Children's Museum/Museo de los Ninos |
| Firehouse Museum, The 1572 Columbia St. San Diego, CA 92101 619-232-FIRE (Phone) firehousemuseum@cs.com Firehouse Museum Antique firefighting equipment: fire engines, pictures, helmets and memorabilia displayed in San Diego's oldest firehouse. |
| Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum and Foundation P.O. Box 45316, MCAS Miramar San Diego, CA 92145 858 693-1723 (Phone) 858 693-0037 (Fax) flhf@flyingleathernecks.org Flying Leathernecks U.S. Marine Aviation history, free, open to public Mon.-Sat. 9am-3pm, walking aircraft tours, gift shop. I-15 Miramar exit. |
| Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation, Wm. Heath Davis House 410 Island Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 619-233-4692 (Phone) 619-233-4148 (Fax) tracy@gaslampquarter.org Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation, Wm. Heath Davis House Offers Gaslamp guided walking tour, historic home tour, unique museum gallery conference room. Adjacent patio park great for exclusive parties. |
| Maritime Museum of San Diego 1492 N. Harbor Dr. San Diego, CA 92101 619-234-9153 (Phone) 619-234-8345 (Fax) doherty@sdmaritime.org Maritime Museum of San Diego Historic fleet: the oldest active sailing ship Star of India, ferryboat Berkeley, steam yacht Medea, 1914 Pilot boat, schooner Californian. |
| Marston House 3525 Seventh Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 619-298-3142 (Phone) 619-232-6297 (Fax) Marston House Craftsman-style house museum listed on the National Register of Historic places. Open Fri.-Sun., 10am-4pm, $5 docent tour of house. |
| MCRD Museum Historical Society P.O. Box 400085 San Diego, CA 92140-0085 619-524-4426 (Phone) 619-524-0076 (Fax) ltcoltony@usmchistory.com MCRD Museum Historical Society Historical traditions USMC. Mon.-Fri., 8am-4pm, Sat. noon-4pm. Old Town I-5 exit. Free, open to public, no military ID required. |
| Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado - Balboa Park San Diego, CA 92101 619-239-0003 (Phone) 619-239-0605 (Fax) mingei@mingei.org Mingei International Museum Dynamic, changing exhibitions feature timeless art of the people from all cultures of the world. Pottery, textiles, adornment and toys. |
| Mission Basilica San Diego De Alcala 10818 San Diego Mission Rd. San Diego, CA 92108-2498 619-281-8449 (Phone) rosie@missionsandiego.com Mission Basilica San Diego De Alcala The first of a chain of 21 missions along the California coast. Museum and gardens open daily, 9am-4:45pm. |
| Mission San Luis Rey 4050 Mission Ave. Oceanside, CA 92057-6402 760-757-3651 (Phone) 760-757-4613 (Fax) museum@sanluisrey.org Mission San Luis Rey 200 years of California history on 56 acres. California's first pepper tree. Museum, Lavanderia, picnic gardens, gift shop. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. |
| Mormon Battalion Visitors Center 2510 Juan St. San Diego, CA 92110 619-298-3317 (Phone) 619-298-5866 (Fax) Relive the 2,000-mile saga of the Mormon Battalion March in 1846-47. Free tours, films. Wheelchair accessible. |
| Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego 700 Prospect La Jolla, CA 92037 858-454-3541 (Phone) 858-454-6985 (Fax) info@mcasd.org Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego Two locations with an international reputation for its permanent collection, highly acclaimed, varied schedule of thought-provoking exhibitions, lectures, performances. |
| Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego 1001 Kettner Blvd. at Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 619-234-1001 (Phone) 619-234-1070 (Fax) mca@mcasandiego.org Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego Highly acclaimed and varied schedule of bold, thought-provoking exhibitions, lectures and performances. Special programs and tours. |
| Museum of History and Art/Coronado Historical Assoc. 1100 Orange Ave. Coronado, CA 92118 619-435-7242 (Phone) 619-435-8504 (Fax) info@coronadohistory.org Museum of History and Art/Coronado Historical Assoc. Permanent exhibits explore Coronado's early history, Navy/Army's role in Coronado and Hotel del Coronado. Special exhibit gallery changes quarterly. |
| Museum of Making Music 5790 Armada Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-438-5996 (Phone) 760-438-8964 (Fax) 877-551-9976 (Toll Free) museumofmakingmusic.org Museum of Making Music Hear and see development of American popular music, more than 450 displays of instruments, historic photographs, interactive areas - ragtime, jazz, blues, rock'n' roll. |
| Museum of Photographic Arts 1649 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101 619-238-7559 (Phone) 619-238-8777 (Fax) info@mopa.org Museum of Photographic Arts Quadrupled in size, the newly expanded museum features photography and film programs, ranging from classic to contemporary art. |
| Reuben H. Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park San Diego, CA 92101 619-238-1233 (Phone) 619-685-5771 (Fax) wgrant@rhfleet.org Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Open daily 9:30am, IMAX(R) Dome Theater, featuring films and planetarium shows. More than 100 interactive science exhibits. Deep Sea simulator ride. |
| San Diego Aerospace Museum 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park San Diego, CA 92101 619-234-8291 (Phone) 619-233-4526 (Fax) lnoyes@sdasm.org San Diego Aerospace Museum More than 80 air and space crafts are on display. Tours of the restoration area available on request for additional fee. |
| San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum 910 N. Harbor Dr. San Diego, CA 92101 619-544-9600 (Phone) 619-544-9188 (Fax) San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum Hours: The Midway Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 days a week. Ticket booth closes at 4 p.m. to allow guests time to enjoy Midway prior to closing. We will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Rates: $13 Adults, $10 Seniors (62+), Students (with valid ID), and Active Military (with valid ID), $7 Youth (ages 6-17). Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children under six and Active Duty in uniform are free. Admission price includes a self-guided audio tour. Tickets are available for purchase at the Midway Ticket Office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the day of your visit. The Midway Ticket Office accepts cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, and Traveler's Checks. No reservations necessary. |
| San Diego Archaeological Center 16666 San Pasqual Valley Rd. Escondido, CA 92027 760-291-0370 (Phone) 760-291-0371 (Fax) cstankowski@sandiegoarchaeology.org San Diego Archaeological Center The center preserves archaeological artifacts and shares them with the public through exhibits, education programs and continued research. |
| San Diego Automotive Museum 2080 Pan American Plaza San Diego, CA 92101 619-231-AUTO (Phone) 619-231-9869 (Fax) info@sdautomuseum.org San Diego Automotive Museum Museum displaying more than 80 exciting and unusual cars and motorcycles. Special exhibitions, museum store and more. |
| San Diego Hall of Champions 2131 Pan American Plaza San Diego, CA 92101 619-234-4542 (Phone) 619-234-4543 (Fax) info@sdhoc.com San Diego Hall of Champions San Diego Interactive Sports Museum and event venue. Exhibits and memorabilia celebrating San Diego sports history, 168 theater. |
| San Diego Historical Society The Prado Balboa Park San Diego, CA 92101 619-232-6203 (Phone) 619-232-6297 (Fax) San Diego Historical Society Features changing exhibits interpreting San Diego's regional history. Hours: Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. Admission: $5 adults, $2 6-17, under 5 free. |
| San Diego Model Railroad Museum 1649 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101 619-696-0199 (Phone) 619-696-0239 (Fax) sdmodrailm@aol.com San Diego Model Railroad Museum Model railroad exhibit, featuring four, scale-model railroad layouts of the Southwest. An interactive toy train gallery. Call for hours/admission prices. |
| San Diego Museum of Art 1450 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101 619-232-7931 (Phone) 619-232-9367 (Fax) info@sdmart.org San Diego Museum of Art Collections include Renaissance and Baroque paintings, American art, 19th-century European paintings, Asian art treasures and 20th-century paintings/sculptures. |
| San Diego Museum of Man 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park San Diego, CA 92101 619-239-2001 (Phone) 619-239-2749 (Fax) mail@museumofman.org San Diego Museum of Man Anthropological museum located in Balboa Park's historic California Tower. Permanent and changing exhibits explore the culture of mankind. |
| San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park San Diego, CA 92101 619-255-0182 (Phone) 619-232-5306 (Fax) events@sdnhm.org San Diego Natural History Museum A flagship museum in Balboa Park focusing on the natural wonders of Baja and Southern California. Excellent venue for private special events. |
| San Diego Sheriff's Museum and Educational Center 2384 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA 92110 619-260-1850 (Phone) 619-260-1862 (Fax) San Diego Sheriff's Museum and Educational Center Located in Old Town, California's birthplace. Featuring live police communications, real jail, courtroom and motorcycle. Free admission. Open Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm. |
| Serra Museum 2727 Presidio Dr. San Diego, CA 92110 619-297-3258 (Phone) 619-297-3281 (Fax) profficer@sandiegohistory.org Museum interprets San Diego history during Native American, Spanish and Mexican periods. Open Fri-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. Last tour at 3:45pm. |
| Timken Museum of Art 1500 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101 619-239-5548 (Phone) 619-531-9640 (Fax) info@timkenmuseum.org European Old Masters, 18th-and 19th-century American paintings and Russian icons. Open Tues.-Sat., 10am-4:30pm; Sun 1:30-4:30pm. Free. |
| Veterans Museum and Memorial Center 2115 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101 619-239-2300 (Phone) 619-239-7445 (Fax) sdmvc@pacbell.net Honoring the men and women of the Armed Forces; collection of memorabilia, artifacts and artwork; Docent tours avilable. Tues.-Sat. 9:30-3:00. |
| Villa Montezuma/Jesse Shepard House 1925 K St. San Diego, CA 92102 619-239-2211 (Phone) 619-232-6297 (Fax) Villa Montezuma/Jesse Shepard House Victorian house museum is listed on the National Register of Historic places. Open Fri.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $5 docent tour of house. |
| Whaley House Museum / SOHO 2476 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA 92110 619-297-9327 (Phone) 619-291-3576 (Fax) sohosandiego@aol.com Whaley House Museum 1856 Greek Revival home, early courthouse, general store, first theater in San Diego, called the most haunted house in America. |
