Welcome

The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the nautical heritage of Newport Harbor, southern California and the eastern Pacific through stimulating exhibitions, and inspiring education programs pertaining to nautical arts, artifacts, events and customs.

Hours & Location

Open 10 am - 6 pm
Open everday except Tuesdays

East Wing closed for lunch from 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Steele Model Pavilion closed for lunch from
1:00 - 1:30 pm

NEW HOURS FOR 2009:

Beginning January 5th...
Wednesday & Thursday:
11 am - 5 pm
Friday and Saturday:
11 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
Closed: Monday & Tuesday

East Wing closed for lunch from 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Steele Model Pavilion closed for lunch from
2:00 - 2:30 pm

On occasion, the galleries may be closed. Please visit our About page for exceptions to regular hours, or call the Museum at 949-675-8915.

600 East Bay Avenue
Newport Beach, CA
(949) 675-8915

What's On At the NHNM

The 2008 - 2009 Waterman Lecture Series

Professor Brian Fagan

Professor Brian Fagan:
"The Great Warming - Land, Oceans & the Story of the Silent Elephant in the Room"
Thursday, January 22, 2009
7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Pavilion

An engaging speaker and author of "The Great Warming". Brian is an Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at UCSB.

Prof. Fagan is an archaeological consultant for many organizations, including National Geographic Society, and Encyclopaedia Britannica. In 1996, he was awarded the Society of Professional Archaeologists’ Distinguished Service Award. He has also received a Presidential Citation Award and a Public Education Award.

Bryant Austin

Bryant Austin: "Whales"

Thursday, December 4, 2008
SOLD OUT!!!

Make Your Reservations Now!

You can reserve your seat now using our secure online ordering system. For more information about this event and future lectures, please visit our Lectures page.