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Whaley House Museum

California State Historic Landmark #65

Over 100,000 people visit the Whaley House annually, with guests traveling from across the globe to experience this world-renowned museum. The Whaley House stands today as a classic example of mid-nineteenth century Greek Revival architecture, designed by Thomas Whaley himself and constructed in 1857. It was the first two-story brick edifice in San Diego and was built from bricks made in Thomas Whaley's own brickyard. Few houses in San Diego are as historically important as the Whaley House. In addition to being the Whaley Family home, it housed a granary, the County Court House, San Diego's first commercial theater, various businesses including Thomas Whaley's own general store, a ballroom, a billiard hall, school, and polling place.

2476 San Diego Avenue
San Diego, CA 92110

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Contact Info

(619) 297-7511
sohosandiego@aol.com

Hours

Summer Hours (Through Labor Day)
Open daily 10am-9:30pm
(Last tour begins at 9:30pm)

Non-Summer Hours (After Labor Day)
Sunday-Tuesday 10am-5pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday-Saturday 10am-9:30pm
(Last tour begins at 9:30pm)

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Important Information

  • Museum is open to the public year-round for tours
  • SOHO members - Free admission to our museums, 10% discount at Museum Shop
  • There is ample free parking
  • Visit website for info on parking, tours, hours of operation & special events

Fabulous Tours & Museum Shop

  • Tour the Whaley House by day at your own pace
  • Guided Ghost Hunting Tour: 90 minute paranormal investigation
  • Past & Presence: After-hours Ghost Tour to San Diego's most haunted sites
  • Museum Shop - Preservation, restoration, design & decor sources

More Information

  • Destination Weddings
  • Historic Landmark
  • Kid Friendly
  • Tours
  • General Admission - Adult

Important Information

  • Museum is open to the public year-round for tours
  • SOHO members - Free admission to our museums, 10% discount at Museum Shop
  • There is ample free parking
  • Visit website for info on parking, tours, hours of operation & special events

Fabulous Tours & Museum Shop

  • Tour the Whaley House by day at your own pace
  • Guided Ghost Hunting Tour: 90 minute paranormal investigation
  • Past & Presence: After-hours Ghost Tour to San Diego's most haunted sites
  • Museum Shop - Preservation, restoration, design & decor sources

More Information

  • Destination Weddings
  • Historic Landmark
  • Kid Friendly
  • Tours
  • General Admission - Adult
  • General Admission - Child
  • General Admission - Senior

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