San Diego History Center

Museum · San Diego

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San Diego History Center by Google
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San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google
San Diego History Center by Google

Highlights

Nestled within Balboa Park, this engaging museum offers a vibrant dive into San Diego's rich history, featuring diverse exhibits, local art, and a welcoming vibe.

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1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 Get directions

"Learn about the history of San Diego If you're interested in the history of San Diego , this is a great place to stop when you're at Balboa Park. There are several galleries displaying regional art, the Kumeyaay culture (local Native people), history of the Spanish and the Japanese influence in San Diego. At the time of this writing, there's an awesome exhibit about San Diego's local breweries and the history of craft beer in the county. The extensive gift shop has a large selection of locally made jewelry, dozens of books about regional history, back issues of the Journal of San Diego History, toys, games and exhibition-related gifts."

Hidden (and not-so-Hidden) Places in Balboa Park
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Abhidha Saluja

Google
Very well maintained and equipped history centre. It is inside the Balboa Park and every hour there is a documentary film playing giving information about how Balboa park was formed. Very impressive.

Rola Kutby

Google
It is free to enter. We enjoyed the show it was so informative.

Kapre Carter

Google
Amazing, educational, beautiful and definitely worth checking out. Found out so many things about the making and building of Balboa park and the city of san diego itself. Every last person who works here and or volunteers here were absolutely off the charts. Extremely helpful and courteous. There is so much to check out here. Just make sure you plan ahead of time because its alot to check out and take in.

Matt Hutchings

Google
One room focuses on history on an architect, one room on San Diego history, one room on Jewish history, another on the San Diego Zoo and finally a small alcove on Black history. All in all, everything is well laid out. You can start on the left as you enter and walk through everything except the zoo and the alcove. They are easy to get to though as you continue.

Denise Hughes

Google
A favorite museum. All about the history of San Diego

James Bray

Google
Nice visit here. Be sure to watch the Balboa history video. They can turn on the closed captioning, upon request. Nice collection of art and displays of San Diego's history, particularly the Balboa Park. A few areas for kids that they would enjoy. No admission charge but appreciate a cash donation. Worth a visit!

Kara lodge

Google
Really fun, I love walking through the time events the Hands-On ones Superfund to guess the smells and the sounds they even have an LGBT area

Ivan Hicks

Google
Nice little place, about what you expect with a donation only entrance. I think that it felt a little more like an art museum where there was huge amounts of space not efficiently utilized. If the goal was history of San Diego, there were things that met that goal; however, a great deal more could have been added. A better diversification of information instead of micro focus on a few things would be much better.

Abhidha Saluja

Google
Very well maintained and equipped history centre. It is inside the Balboa Park and every hour there is a documentary film playing giving information about how Balboa park was formed. Very impressive.

Rola Kutby

Google
It is free to enter. We enjoyed the show it was so informative.

Kapre Carter

Google
Amazing, educational, beautiful and definitely worth checking out. Found out so many things about the making and building of Balboa park and the city of san diego itself. Every last person who works here and or volunteers here were absolutely off the charts. Extremely helpful and courteous. There is so much to check out here. Just make sure you plan ahead of time because its alot to check out and take in.

Matt Hutchings

Google
One room focuses on history on an architect, one room on San Diego history, one room on Jewish history, another on the San Diego Zoo and finally a small alcove on Black history. All in all, everything is well laid out. You can start on the left as you enter and walk through everything except the zoo and the alcove. They are easy to get to though as you continue.

Denise Hughes

Google
A favorite museum. All about the history of San Diego

James Bray

Google
Nice visit here. Be sure to watch the Balboa history video. They can turn on the closed captioning, upon request. Nice collection of art and displays of San Diego's history, particularly the Balboa Park. A few areas for kids that they would enjoy. No admission charge but appreciate a cash donation. Worth a visit!

Kara lodge

Google
Really fun, I love walking through the time events the Hands-On ones Superfund to guess the smells and the sounds they even have an LGBT area

Ivan Hicks

Google
Nice little place, about what you expect with a donation only entrance. I think that it felt a little more like an art museum where there was huge amounts of space not efficiently utilized. If the goal was history of San Diego, there were things that met that goal; however, a great deal more could have been added. A better diversification of information instead of micro focus on a few things would be much better.

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