ALLEN KNIGHT MARITIME MUSEUM

MONTEREY, CA

Expecting… A very pregnant Harbor Seal
Expecting… Credit: rtilden

The Allen Knight Maritime Museum in Monterey, California offers a unique educational and historical experience. Established in 2001, the museum is dedicated to the preservation of Monterey Bay’s maritime heritage. It’s named in honor of Allen Knight, a former Monterey harbor pilot who died in a shipwreck in 1874.

The museum offers visitors a chance to explore the history of Monterey Bay’s marine life and maritime industry. It features a wide variety of exhibits, including scale models of vessels, photographs, artifacts, and interactive displays. Visitors can learn about the Monterey Bay’s diverse species of sea life, including whales, dolphins, sharks, and seabirds. Additionally, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into the history of Monterey’s maritime industry, including fishing, shipping, and naval operations.

The museum is open daily, and offers a variety of educational programs for children, families, and adults. Visitors can also explore the museum’s gift shop, which offers a variety of books and souvenirs related to the maritime history of Monterey Bay. The Allen Knight Maritime Museum is an excellent resource for those interested in learning more about the area’s maritime culture and history.

ALLEN KNIGHT MARITIME MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MONTEREY CA. US MID #8400600572

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Expecting… A very pregnant Harbor Seal
Monterey Bay Harbor A night photograph of the Northern sky as viewed over Monterey Bay. The photograph was taken from several vantage points along the Monterey Recreation Trail. The Monterey Recreation Trail runs from Monterey to Pacific Grove, CA.
Rocky Coast of Pacific Grove A night photograph of the Northern sky as viewed over Monterey Bay. The photograph was taken from several vantage points along the Monterey Recreation Trail. The Monterey Recreation Trail runs from Monterey to Pacific Grove, CA.
Monterey Bay from Pacific Grove A night photograph of the Northern sky as viewed over Monterey Bay. The photograph was taken from several vantage points along the Monterey Recreation Trail. The Monterey Recreation Trail runs from Monterey to Pacific Grove, CA.
Taurus Over Monterey Bay A night photograph of the Northern sky as viewed over Monterey Bay. The photograph was taken from several vantage points along the Monterey Recreation Trail. The Monterey Recreation Trail runs from Monterey to Pacific Grove, CA.
Monterey Bay Nightscape A night photograph of the Northern sky as viewed over Monterey Bay. The photograph was taken from several vantage points along the Monterey Recreation Trail. The Monterey Recreation Trail runs from Monterey to Pacific Grove, CA.
Startrails of Auriga over Monterey Bay Thirty-Six 20 second exposures (12 minutes) combined using the Startrails.exe program. Auriga can be seen in the North-Eastern sky. The green trail in the bay is from a passing boat.
Salinas / “Day or Remembrance Memorial Garden” (# 0076) The “Day or Remembrance Memorial Garden” in Salinas, near the Rodeo Grounds where Monterey area Japanese were involuntarily assembled before being sent to internment camps (mostly to the <u><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/donbrr/9640061740">Poston Internment camp</a></u>) during WWII. There is an an excellent Youtube (link below) depicting this garden and then with extensive pictures of the makeshift barracks on the rodeo grounds. The Densho Encyclopedia entry on the detention facility also gives an excellent and detailed description. Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/1Ol7v6Rc1GQ?feature=shared" rel="noreferrer nofollow">youtu.be/1Ol7v6Rc1GQ?feature=shared</a> Densho Encyclopedia: <a href="https://encyclopedia.densho.org/Salinas_" rel="noreferrer nofollow">encyclopedia.densho.org/Salinas_</a>(detention_facility)/
Salinas / ‘guard animal’? (#0069) Getting closer to why I was visiting the park, I came across this unusual statue – again with no description. But, the fenced enclosure in the background is my real reason for visiting (forthcoming picture).
Monterey / Fisherman’s Wharf (# 0056) Last Christmas at Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf.
Monterey / Fisherman’s Wharf ?amiss? (# 0057) Something’s amiss here! What’s a real commercial fishing boat doing so close to Fisherman’s Wharf, a site for tourist and sports fishing boats?
PG Point Pinos / Subaru deer?? (# 0054) Given all of the ads with Subarus driven by dogs, maybe he commutes to golf in the nearby Subaru….

Contact ALLEN KNIGHT MARITIME MUSEUM

ALLEN KNIGHT MARITIME MUSEUM
5 CUSTOM HOUSE PLZ
MONTEREY
CA
93940-2430

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MID # 8400600572
Name ALLEN KNIGHT MARITIME MUSEUM
Alternate Name ALLEN KNIGHT MARITIME MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.600694, -121.890068
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 053
US Census Tract: 012700
US Census Block: 2006