OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is excited to start a new tradition at the Harbor; The Holiday Lighting of the 75 foot “Tallship Mast” in front of the museum. It will take place on December 8 at 6 p.m. before the start of the 53rd annual Parade of Lights. There will be carolers, sing-alongs, a visit from Santa and the official Lighting of the Mast which will shine nightly through the Holiday Season. EVERYONE is invited to this free event! Afterwards the Museum will have a limited amount of seating inside to watch the Parade of Lights at 7 p.m. for $10 per person. Tickets for Parade seating may be pre -purchased at the Museum or when the doors open after the mast lighting. For more information contact 805.984.6260 The Museum is located at 3900 Bluefin Circle in Oxnard’s Channel Islands Harbor. http://www.cimmvc.org/
The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is open M/Th-Sat 10-4pm, Sun 12-4PM and closed Tues and Wed for group tours and private member events, also, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Located in Oxnard’s Channel Islands Harbor at 3900 Bluefin Circle. Explore galleries full of rare and beautiful maritime paintings dating back to the 1600’s, more than sixty world-class models of historic ships, rotating thematic fine arts exhibitions, and interactive exhibits that encourage visitors to expand their horizons about everything maritime. Museum entry is free for members and children under 6, $7 adults, $5 seniors/military, $3 children (ages 6-17), and free on the third Thursday of the month. Info: cimmvc.org or (805) 984-6260.