Debra B.
11/28/2025
It was an amazing adventure into Humboldt past! Don was our tour guide so to speak and he was a wealth of knowledge, loves his subject and made it a truly lovely experience.
Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
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77 Cookhouse Rd
Samoa, CA 95564
The Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum, founded in 1977, is dedicated to preserving the rich maritime heritage of California's north coast. With over 20,000 artifacts, including shipwreck artifacts and a 1910 motor vessel called Madaket, the museum aims to promote and educate the public about maritime history and local culture.
Owned and operated by the museum, Madaket is a restored and Coast Guard certified vessel that offers cruises, allowing visitors to learn about the history of Humboldt Bay. The museum's mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts, photographs, and archives related to the maritime history of the region, while also assisting the public in understanding and appreciating this significant heritage.
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4.07 reviews
Neal E.
8/28/2017
The Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum is a small local museum - located to the left of the Samoa Cookhouse. As I entered, I made a $10.00 donation to support their operation and signed into their...
Michael A.
10/16/2022
Small but very interesting place. Lots of things to look at and the staff is very knowledgeable.
Ann L.
8/22/2011
We went to the Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum because B. loves anything to do with boats. It's in the tiny town of Somoa, next to Eureka. It's next to Somoa Cookhouse, American food, served...
Elizabeth H.
7/4/2022
Cute little museum chocked full of maritime models and shipwreck remnants and ships' instruments. There's a lot to see, read, and touch. The docent also has lots of knowledge to share in a...
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