San Diego History Center

Casa de Balboa Building, Balboa Park

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

San Diego History Center is located in the heart of Balboa Park. Here you will not only find a collection of intriguing exhibitions that chronicle San Diego’s diverse history, but also our  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 San Diego History Center, the museum also presents a number of public programs including lectures, workshops and educational programs.

San Diego History Center
Open:
Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Admission:
$6 Adults
$4 Seniors (65+), Students and Military (I.D. required)
$3 children ages 6-17
Free children under 6
San Diego History Center members receive unlimited free admission.

Free Tuesday

As a public service Balboa Park organizations offer free admission on a rotating basis. Our museum is free on the second Tuesday of the month for San Diego City & County residents, all active military and dependents; SDHC members, visitors with Balboa Park Passports, and Go San Diego / Go Los Angeles cards.

All guests must show one of the following forms of ID upon entering to prove residency: CA Driver's license, military ID, utility bill, San Diego Library Card or student ID.

See the full Free Tuesday schedule here.  

Library
Open:
Wednesday - Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 

Admission:
$6 Adults
$4 Seniors (65+), Students and Military (I.D. required)
$3 children ages 6-17
San Diego History Center members receive unlimited free admission.