Channel Islands Maritime Museum

Wishing you peace and happiness this holiday season...

CIMM Memberships make a great gift this holiday season! https://cimmvc.org/get-involved/membership/

Santa and the sea... St. Nikolaos is the patron saint of Greece, where his primary role is as the protector of sailors and seamen. At Christmas small fishing boats honor him, especially in the islands, with decorations of blue and white lights. Tradition has it that his clothes are soaked with brine, his beard always dripping with seawater, and his face covered with perspiration because he has been fighting storms to reach sinking ships and save men from drowning.... Greek ships carry an icon of St. Nicholas, as he is regarded as the master of wind and tempest. Sailors light a candle before the icon, a small model of a ship, praying for safe passage. When a ship is in danger the captain prays making a solemn promise to bring a tamata, a model of a small ship of silver, gold, or carved of wood, if they make port safely. On return from such a voyage, the captain and sailors take the model (or painting), representing their ship, to church. In thanksgiving for their safety, they place it before a St. Nicholas icon. It is given as testimony to protection received, not as intercession for future aid. The Greek Navy pays tribute to the patron saint of sailors with a special ceremony at the Hellenic Naval Academy.

The ‘Future Seascapes’ exhibition, available online now, sees art by Turner, Monet and Van Gogh displayed side by side with zero carbon interpretations of each scene. Created by artist Reuben Dangoor, the works aim to highlight the technological advancements already underway in maritime, as well as engage with audiences beyond shipping to show how the sector is addressing the energy transition. All of the future artworks were informed by Lloyd’s Register research and understanding of a decarbonized maritime industry of the future. https://cutt.ly/QhUtCT4 #news

The depths of the ocean are a powerful draw for researchers, experienced divers, and photographers alike. The vast bodies of water which cover over 70 percent of the planet’s surface are still being explored and documented. Lured by mystery, blackwater photographers dive at night into icy, pitch-dark depths. https://cutt.ly/XhTN6fC #news

Let the grub be served and the grog begin to flow! As part of its 30th Anniversary celebration, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum is happy to introduce its search for the best grub and grog in the land! What culinary delights might you bring from your galley to the captain’s table? The contest begins on January 1, 2021. Go to https://cutt.ly/lhNeaCC for all contest and prize info!

Tired of being stuck at home? Maybe what you need right now is to escape somewhere that the coronavirus, political polarization, and devastating natural disasters are nowhere to be found. But where on Earth could you find such a place? Simple: at the bottom of the ocean. Fortunately, Josh Young’s Expedition Deep Ocean: The First Descent to the Bottom of All Five of the World’s Oceans is ready to take you there, on a journey that is exciting, suspenseful, and ultimately successful. https://cutt.ly/ThBVziW

The year is ending on a positive note for North Atlantic right whales, a critically endangered species, with the spotting of two newborn calves. https://cutt.ly/ShGN4zF

Our mascot, the famous CIMM Fisherman, wanted to show all of us that even in light of everything going on there is always a reason to celebrate the holidays! Drive or walk by the Museum any evening (starting at 5 pm, through January 2) to check out his message of hope and light for the neighborhood. #peaceandhappiness #goodwilltoall

Architects reveal new images of ‘The Whale’ Museum in the Arctic Circle... It will be breathtaking...

Feeling inspired by CIMM's virtual exhibit on great white sharks? Here is how to draw your own great white!

The earth-shaping animal migration no one ever sees... A closer look at one of nature’s hidden wonders. https://cutt.ly/3gRAMJ2 #news

ReefLine, an underwater public sculpture park that is designed to serve as a vibrant artificial reef, will open its first permanent installations in December 2021. Though only the first mile will be completed by that time, eventually, the public art project will run seven miles long, echoing the experience of traveling Manhattan's High Line, but with snorkel fins. https://cutt.ly/0hb3ojk

Thank you, Harbor Friends! What a wonderful turnout we had for Saturday's Museum re-opening and food drive for Food Share. All of us at the Museum are so grateful for your support of the food drive and it was wonderful to see everyone who stopped by! We have missed you...

Another great donation arrives by bike!

Great live music by The CocoKnots on the dock until 3 pm today!

The food drive is happening now at the Museum! We hope to see you soon!

The October CIMM Virtual Speaker Series is available for viewing now! https://youtu.be/TO635uDI088

Looking for gifts for the kids in your life? Here are 11 new coastal-themed kids’ books to cozy up with this season.

The carbon storage potential of the great whales means they are worth millions to humanity. https://cutt.ly/ChvDdFf

Getting ready for our Museum Grand Reopening and Food Share food drive this Saturday! The Museum will be open from Noon-4 pm and the food drive will start at 10 am and end at 4 pm. And what could be better than raising food donations for Food Share? Well, how about some live music on the Museum dock from 1 pm to 3 pm? We are thrilled to share that The CocoKnots will be playing live on the dock on Saturday! So, drop off non-perishable goods on the Museum patio or cruise by on the water and drop off at the dock. We are excited to be welcoming our community back to its Museum!

Snoozin' sea lions outside of the Museum!

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum will re-open on October 24th at noon!

Swedes to build wind-powered transatlantic cargo ship (yes, it’s a sailboat)!

We have some exciting news to share! The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is re-opening to the public on October 24th at noon! In celebration and gratitude for our re-opening, we will also be hosting a food drive for Food Share that day from 10 am-4 pm. Donations may be made by land (at the Museum patio) or by sea (at the Museum dock)!

A public art installation with a nautical themed poem enhances this pedestrian street.