Museum of San Diego History

Casa de Balboa Building, Balboa Park

1649 El Prado, Suite #3
San Diego, CA 92101
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Phone: (619) 232- 6203

Upcoming museum closures

The Museum of San Diego History, located in the heart of Balboa Park, is the headquarters of the San Diego Historical Society. Here you will not only find a collection of intriguing exhibitions that chronicle San Diego’s diverse history, but also our Research Library. This is home to over 45 million pieces of paper and 2.5 million images that document the people, places and events of San Diego’s past.

In addition to the exhibitions at the Museum of San Diego History, the museum also presents a number of public programs including lectures, workshops and educational programs.

Museum of San Diego History
Open:
Tuesday - Sunday, 10am – 5pm.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

As of October 1, 2008, the Museum of San Diego History wil be closed on Mondays.

The Museum of San Diego History is FREE every second Tuesday of the month. See the full Free Tuesday schedule here.

Admission:
$5 Adults, $4 Seniors (65+), Students and Military (I.D. required), $2 children ages 6-17, Free children under 6. San Diego Historical Society members receive unlimited free admission.

Research Library
Open:
Wednesday - Saturday, 9:30am – 1:00pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Admission:
$6 Adults, $2 Students. San Diego Historical Society members receive unlimited free admission.

Upcoming Museum Closures
There are no closures to report at this time.