Balboa Island Museum, Newport Beach: Photos, Reviews & Location

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#12 of 14 Tourist attractions in Newport Beach

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.54

0.0 km from the center of Newport Beach

Rating breakdown

5 ★63%
4 ★28%
3 ★5%
2 ★1%
1 ★3%

210 Marine Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92662, United States

balboaislandmuseum.org

+1 949-675-3952

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Balboa Island Museum?: Balboa Island Museum is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 116 reviews.
How does Balboa Island Museum rank in Newport Beach?: Balboa Island Museum is #12 of 14 Tourist attractions in Newport Beach by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Balboa Island Museum located?: 210 Marine Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92662, United States — 0.0 km from the center of Newport Beach.
How can I contact Balboa Island Museum?: Phone: +1 949-675-3952 · Website: balboaislandmuseum.org

Reviews (8)

Northern Star 2024 Aug 14

Really cute museum. Has a great gift shop. The docents are very sweet.

Hans Einar Nikolaisen 2024 Jul 22

Souvenir shop with museum ambision. Nice display of pictures and artifacts from Balboa Islands history. Comfortable and cool place to escape from the heat and traffic outside. The staff was friendly and never pushed us to buy anything.

Mildred Rogers 2024 Jun 11

The Balboa Island Museum is a charming and informative place to visit. It offers a wonderful glimpse into the history and culture of Balboa Island and Newport Beach. The exhibits are well-curated, featuring interesting artifacts and stories that bring the area's past to life. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. It's a small museum, but it's packed with fascinating information and is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. A great spot for history enthusiasts and families alike!

Karuana Gatimu 2024 Apr 14

This a small, darling museum with great docents that share their knowledge freely. Its great to learn about the places you visit. Balboa Island was a single mans (familys)vision we are all enjoying today.

Alicia R. 2024 Apr 08

When visiting the island, a visit to the Museum is a must. It's small but has a rich collection of all-things Balboa Island. Admission is free, although donations are greatly appreciated.

It's run by volunteers who are happy to answer any questions about the museum or the island itself. They have a piano on display, and if you're a good pianist, they may let you play. A local gentleman stops by and plays it randomly with permission. He seems like a lovely man who is very talented.

Go learn some interesting facts about the Island and support a great cause.

Lilian Lin 2023 Oct 16

A small but lovely museum exhibiting some history of Balboa island, glad that we stopped by and got to learn about the island’s past. They also got scavenger hunt, so fun! It’s right in the heart of the marine street, so don’t miss it when visit Balboa island!

Michael Teoli 2018 Sep 10

Small yet cute FREE museum with wonderfully charming staff! They have a nice gift shop but the museum section isn’t large. There was cool info about Balboa Island, Shirley Temple and more. You probably won’t spend more than 15 minutes in the museum.

HOWEVER! I noticed an empty storefront down the street that said: Coming soon: The Balboa Island Historical Museum... so maybe they’re moving soon and will have more room!

I never give FREE museums less than 4 stars, because anything they offer is gravy. Definitely check this out when strolling down the strip!