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Current Exhibit
Coming Soon!
For nearly 100 years, the most reliable transportation to and from Coronado was by boat. Before construction even began on the Hotel del Coronado, the first ferry boat, The Della, transported workers across San Diego Bay in 1886. Starting in the early 1890s, bay traffic was dominated by two companies: the Coronado Ferry Company and the Star & Crescent Boat Company. The Coronado Ferry Co. operated the civilian car ferries that were a central part of life in Coronado. Mentioning the ferry often stirs nostalgia to those locals who remember riding it as part of their daily routine. The Star & Crescent Boat Co. operated the military commuter ferries, famously known in Coronado as the “nickel snatchers” due to the 5-cent fare in the 1940s. The ferry remained the most prominent mode of transportation to and from Coronado until 1969 when the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge opened. Learn more about the history of the ferries in the exhibit!
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The Museum presents thought-provoking exhibitions on a wide variety of subjects each year. Past exhibitions include Wings of Gold the Centennial of Naval Aviation, The Kingston Trio: A World of Music, and Inspired: 100 Years of Coronado Schools. Exhibition
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Invitations to the exhibition opening previews and events
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Name or logo credit in all exhibition and program materials, including invitations, History Matters, signage, press releases, website, e-newsletters, and mailings to members
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Opportunity to host private receptions at the Museum’s Lecture Hall
We are pleased to develop a customized exhibition
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