Museums

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• Birch Aquarium at Scripps

  Stunning aquarium connected to Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Spectacular ocean views.
  

• Firehouse Museum, The

  Antique firefighting equipment: fire engines, pictures, helmets and memorabilia displayed in San Diego's oldest firehouse.
  

• Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation - MCAS

  U.S. Marine Corps aviation history museum. Free, open to public Tue.-Sun. 9am-3:30pm. Aircraft displays, Museum Store. Miramar Road freeway exits.
  

• Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation, Wm. Heath Davis House

  Offers Gaslamp guided walking tour, historic home tour, unique museum gallery conference room. Adjacent patio park great for exclusive parties.
  

• Heritage of the Americas Museum

  The Heritage of the Americas Museum features Natural History, Archaeology, Anthropology and Art of the Americas and a Chinese collection.
  
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  Maritime Museum of San Diego

  One of the world's finest collections of historic ships.
  

• Marston House

  Craftsman-style house museum listed on the National Register of Historic places. Open Fri.-Sun., 10am-4pm, $5 docent tour of house.
  

• MCRD Museum Historical Society

  Marine Corps Recruit Depot Command Museum. History of the Marine Corps in San Diego County and Southern California.
  
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  Mingei International Museum

  Dynamic, changing exhibitions feature timeless art of the people from all cultures of the world. Pottery, textiles, adornment and toys.
  

• Mission San Luis Rey

  200 years of California history on 56 acres. California's first pepper tree. Museum, Lavanderia, picnic gardens, gift shop. Daily, 10am-4:30pm.
  

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Positively Passionate: Arts and Culture in San Diego

It may surprise you to know that there are over 30 museums in San Diego, and that only one of them is dedicated to surfing. Here's just a brief look at why this city by the beach is earning a reputation as a vibrant, culturally rich and culture-loving destination. With 15 museums and 9 theatres and performing arts centers, Balboa Park is San Diego's cultural heart. "The Smithsonian of the West," this beautiful park...

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It’s time to pack up the car or book your airline flights because San Diego’s white sand beaches, amazing attractions, and sunny weather are the perfect ingredients for great family vacations. Kids will love the great San Diego attractions, beaches, and many other exciting activities. Parents will enjoy San Diego’s thriving downtown, great shopping, golf, and some spectacular new hotels. Don’t delay, book...

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This Venue is a Must!

History looks to a bright future. Personality, possibility and pizzazz are just a few of the words used to describe what is known as San Diego’s most unique event venue: The San Diego Maritime Museum. Centrally located on the downtown waterfront bay between the Convention Center, San Diego Airport’s Lindberg Field, posh hotels, shopping and a dizzying array of world-renowned restaurants, the Maritime Museum is...

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What's New

The Museum of Photographic Arts (MoPA) will display Picturing the Process: Exploring the Art and Science of Photography (February 7 – July 25, 2009). With over 40 works of art the exhibition will examine the relationship of art and science in the history of photography by showcasing a variety of innovative photographic techniques and hands-on gallery activities. For more information, call 619-238-7559, or visit www.mopa.org.