Events
Check out our upcoming events below.
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Sansinena Stories
Join the San Pedro Heritage Museum for a free presentation and community storytelling event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the explosion of the SS Sansinena at Warehouse Nine.
It's San Pedro's "Where were you when...?" moment.
On the evening of December 17, 1976, the 70,000-ton Liberian oil tanker SS Sansinena exploded in the Outer Harbor of the Port of Los Angeles when a hydrocarbon vapor cloud over the ship's deck was ignited by an unknown source. The blast split the ship in two, triggered an inferno that burned for days, and resulted in widespread damage, shattering windows for miles. Nine people were killed and 46 were injured.
SPHM is planning a community storytelling event later this year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of this catastrophe in our town's history, and we want to hear from you. Share your memory or personal story related to the SS Sansinena explosion by completing a submission form at: bit.ly/sansinena
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San Pedro on Film - San Pedro in Disguise
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the San Pedro Heritage Museum will present SAN PEDRO ON FILM: SAN PEDRO IN DISGUISE, a live talk event at the Grand Annex (434 W. 6th St.)
Hosted by Joshua Stecker (San Pedro Today publisher), the 3 p.m. program will explore the port town’s recurring role as a chameleon on film and television using clips from notable films, TV shows, and commercials shot in familiar businesses and parts of town that were transformed to look and feel like another place and time.
The program will also include historical photos, fun facts, raffle prizes, merch, and more. Several artifacts from the museum’s collection will be on display.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at: bit.ly/sponfilm
Tickets will also be available at the door (cash and card accepted). Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Feel free to go all out and dress up in your best disguise!
Raffle tickets will be available on site for $5 each, or five for $20. Proceeds from tickets, merchandise, and raffle sales will benefit SPHM, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Questions? Email us at info@sanpedroheritagemuseum.org.
Special thanks to our San Pedro on Film sponsor, San Pedro Today.
San Pedro Show 'N Tell - Sunday, January 18, 2026
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 12p - 4p
SAN PEDRO SHOW ‘N TELL at Sirens Java & Tea (402 W. 7th St.), 12-3p (photo scanning drive) and 3-4p (show and tell). – Join the San Pedro Heritage Museum for a show-and-tell and scanning event showcasing San Pedro history! Share a special photo, artifact, or story that paints a portrait of what’s made San Pedro what it is today. Bring your photos to scan from 12-3p and share your stories from 3-4p.
San Pedro Show 'N Tell
Join the San Pedro Heritage Museum for a show-and-tell and scanning event showcasing San Pedro history! Share a special photo, artifact, or story that paints a portrait of what’s made San Pedro what it is today. Bring your photos to scan from 12-3p and share your stories from 3-4p.
