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Visitors of all ages can enjoy an assortment of maritime mysteries associated with the life and times of historical characters, portrayed by volunteers in period costume, and hear stories about the fascinating maritime heritage surrounding rare and beautiful paintings dating back to the 1600s and more than 60 world-class ship models, at the third annual Channel Islands Maritime Museum “Art Comes Alive” event, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Feb. 18-19. Located in Oxnard’s Channel Islands Harbor at 3900 Bluefin Circle; museum entry is $7 adults, $5 seniors/students/active military, $3 children (ages 6-17), and free for members and children under 6. cimmvc.org .