Museum of Monterey, Monterey

Name: Museum of Monterey
Address: 5 Custom House Plz, Monterey, 93940-2430, United States
Telephone: +1 831-372-2608

#4 among attractions in Monterey

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum, Maritime museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of Monterey - Stanton Center, also known as the Monterey History & Maritime Museum, tells the history of Monterey and the surrounding area through the lens of its connection to the sea. Free to the public, it houses thousands of artifacts. It includes permanent exhibits on the USS Macon disaster off Point Sur, the Ohlone and Rumsien tribes that once lived in the area, the Spanish exploration of the California coast and the Monterey sardine industry. It is operated by the Monterey History and Art Association. ()

Established: 1971 (53 years ago)Coordinates: 36°36'9"N, 121°53'35"W

Address

5 Custom House PlzOld Monterey Business DistrictMonterey 93940-2430 United States

Contact

+1 831-372-2608

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Day trips

Museum of Monterey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Colton Hall.

0.5 miS
Church
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, Monterey
13 min walk • The Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, also known as the Royal Presidio Chapel, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Monterey, California, United States.
~730 ftN
Piers and boardwalks, Neighbourhood, View point
Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey
4 min walk • Fisherman's Wharf is a historic wharf in Monterey, California, United States. Used as an active wholesale fish market into the 1960s, the wharf eventually became a tourist attraction as commercial fishing tapered off in the area.
~960 ftN
36°36'18"N • 121°53'31"W
Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Monterey
5 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
Colton Hall, Monterey
11 min walk • Colton Hall is a government building and museum in Monterey, California, United States. It was built in 1849-49 by Walter Colton, who arrived in Monterey as the chaplain on Commodore Robert F. Stockton's vessel. He remained and was named as Monterey's first alcalde in the American Period.
~1100 ftS
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater
Golden State Theatre, Monterey
6 min walk • The Golden State Theatre in Monterey, California, opened on August 6, 1926.
~690 ftN
36°36'15"N • 121°53'35"W
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey
4 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
0.9 miSE
Universities and schools
Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey
24 min walk • Monterey Peninsula College is a public community college in Monterey, California. Established in 1947, it is a part of the California Community Colleges system. There are two additional MPC campuses located in Marina, and Seaside. The current interim college President is Dr. Mark Zacovic.
0.6 miSE
Park
Lake El Estero, Monterey
15 min walk • Lake El Estero is part of the building blocks of Monterey, California and has been classified as a citywide park. Originally a salt-water lagoon, its outlets to the bay were cut off because of over flooding.
~1950 ftS
Park
Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey
10 min walk • Monterey State Historic Park is a historic state park in Monterey, California. It includes part or all of the Monterey Old Town Historic District, a historic district that includes 17 contributing buildings and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey
11 min walk • The Monterey Museum of Art an art museum located in Monterey, California. It was founded in 1959 as a chapter of the American Federation of Arts.
~1110 ftSW
Neoclassical architecture
Josiah Merritt Adobe, Monterey
6 min walk • The Josiah Merritt Adobe, located at 386 Pacific St. in Monterey, California and also known as Merritt House, is a historic house that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Monterey open?

Museum of Monterey is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Monterey?

Nearby attractions include Pacific House Museum, Monterey (2 min walk), Dali17 Museum, Monterey (2 min walk), Custom House Museum, Monterey (2 min walk), Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey (4 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Monterey by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Monterey:

Bus

Monterey Transit Plaza (9 min walk)
MPC Quad • Lines: A Aquaruim (26 min walk)