Experts' Choice Award Museum of Monterey
What the experts agree on
Museum of Monterey showcases the region's maritime heritage through artifacts, photography, and costumes, anchored by a stunning Fresnel lens. Its expanded scope beyond shipping history draws mixed opinions on focus.
Afar Magazine "Museum dedicated to the history of Monterey and Monterey Bay." Full review
Frommer's "Formerly known as the Monterey Maritime Museum, MoM (as it is callled) has broadened its focus—or cluttered it, depending on your point of view." Full review
Fodor's "The museum displays maritime artifacts, art, photography, and costumes from Monterey's earliest days to the present. The collection's jewel is the enormous Fresnel lens " Full review
