Newport Harbor Nautical Museum ExplorOcean Home

In the Balboa Fun Zone

600 East Bay Avenue

Newport Beach, CA 92661

(949) 675-8915

Our Facilities in the Balboa Fun Zone

We have two facilities open at our new home in the Balboa Fun Zone...

Students & Ship Model

The Richard and Betty Steele Model Pavilion

Formerly known as the Preview Center, the Steele Model Pavilion is home to our outstanding collection of ship models.

The East Wing

Featuring interactive exhibits and a multi-media space, the East Wing hosts our modular class rooms, Touch Tank, and temporary and visiting exhibits.

The Perfect Location for Your Next Event

Looking for a unique location for your next event? The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum/ExplorOcean, located on this historic Balboa waterfront, offers a variety of settings for groups of 10 to 250.

Our Exhibits

Sea of Adventure is now open in the East Wing Gallery, appropriately positioned just five yards from the waterfront intersection where Newport Harbor meets the Pacific Ocean.

NHNM Policies for our Collections

If you have questions about donating or loaning an item to our collection, please contact us at 949-675-8915.