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San Diego Museums
(San Diego, California - CA, USA)



Given its long history as the site of the first non-native permanent settlement on the west coast of the US and Canada, San Diego is consequently home to a vast array of museums preserving and documenting local history.

Many of San Diego's museums and numerous institutions are devoted to local Spanish, Native American, natural, transportation, anthropology and religious history, while other museums in San Diego focus on more modern developments, such as aviation and space travel. Whatever you're tastes, they are bound to be satisfied at the museums in San Diego. Here are some of the top museums in the diverse city of San Diego.




San Diego Museums: San Diego Natural History Museum - 1788 El Prado, San Diego, California (CA), 92101, USA
Tel: +1 619 232 3821
The San Diego Natural History Museum was founded in 1874 and is one of the area's oldest museums. Home to a wealth of exhibits, a movie theater, a large atrium with glassed-roof, numerous temporary exhibitions and many extensive permanent collections, the San Diego Natural History Museum is not to be missed.
San Diego museum open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
San Diego museum admission: charge, discounts available for seniors and children, children under two free

San Diego Museums: Junipero Serra Museum - 2727 Presidio Drive, San Diego, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 619 297 3258
This mission-style museum first opened in 1929 on a hill overlooking old town San Diego, where the first non-native settlement on the west coast of the US and Canada was established. The Junipero Serra Museum documents early life here, with exhibits showcasing personal belongings, tools, cannons, furniture and paintings, as well as a large collection of local history books for sale.
San Diego museum open: daily - 10:00 to 16:30
San Diego museum admission: charge, discounts available for seniors, students, children and military, children under six free

San Diego Museums: Maritime Museum - 1306 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 619 234 9153
San Diego's Maritime Museum is home to several historic ships including the Star of India, built in 1863 and now a National Historic Landmark. It has circumnavigated the globe 21 times and is the oldest ship in the world that still goes to sea. Other ships include a rare large steam boat dating from 1904 and the steam ferry Berkley, built in 1898.
San Diego museum open: daily - 09:00 to 20:00
San Diego museum admission: charge, discounts available for seniors, students, military personnel and children, children under six free

San Diego Museums: Museum of San Diego History - 1649 Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, California (CA), 92101, USA
Tel: +1 619 232 6203
This extensive museum documents the city's interesting past from 1850, the year California gained statehood, up to the present. Permanent collections at the Museum of San Diego History include series of folk art, textiles, tools and transportation, while the museum also hosts regular temporary exhibitions.
San Diego museum open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
San Diego museum admission: charge, discounts available for seniors, students, military personnel and children, children under 13 free

San Diego Museums: San Diego Aerospace Museum - 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 619 234 8291
The San Diego Aerospace Museum is a popular family museum that documents the country's aviation history. Highlights at the museum include hot-air balloons, bi-planes, military aircraft and many fascinating space-related exhibits.
San Diego museum open: daily - 10:00 to 16:30, seasonal variations apply
San Diego museum admission: charge, discounts available for seniors and children, children under six and military free

San Diego Museums: San Diego Model Railroad Museum - 1649 El Prado, San Diego, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 619 696 0199
Popular with children, the San Diego Model Railroad Museum is a fun museum. Attractions include six permanent model railways that incorporate California's transportation history and geography with amazing detail.
San Diego museum open: Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00
San Diego museum admission: charge, discounts available for seniors, students and military, children under 15 free

San Diego Museums: San Diego Museum of Man - 1350 El Prado, San Diego, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 619 239 2001
The San Diego Museum of Man is a fascinating anthropological museum specializing in the peoples of North and South America. The museum showcases life-size replicas of various Homo sapiens as well as Egyptian mummies.
San Diego museum open: daily - 10:00 to 16:30
San Diego museum admission: charge, discounts available for seniors and children, children under six free

 
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