Are you in town for the weekend? Or are you a local San Diegan and want to get out on the Bay to learn about Naval History?

Be a part of history and ride the only active passenger carrying Swift Boat in the country. Feel the power of the twin 12 cylinder 2-stroke Detroit Diesel engines as you take a behind the scenes 75-minute narrated tour of San Diego’s military history. 

Tour route heads under Coronado Bay Bridge, Naval Base San Diego, and then Naval Amphibious Base. It then heads back by the aircraft carrier basin and Naval Air Station North Island before returning to the Museum, plus a high speed run to feel the unique power of the Swift Boat.

This is a narrated tour describing PCF 816’s role in the U.S., Malta, Viet Nam, Swift Boat sailors, and the above establishments on the Bay.

In collaboration with SNAG’s (Society of North American Goldsmiths) 51st Conference happening in San Diego this year, Sparks Gallery is hosting a showcase of jewelry.

Do you have a piece of jewelry that holds a special place in your heart? Share its story with us! 

Whether it’s a family heirloom passed down through generations, a token of love and friendship, or something that marks a significant moment in your life, we want to hear about it. Selected stories and jewelry will be modeled by YOU and photographed on you in a community exhibition at our gallery on June 6th, from 5-8pm. This is a free, one day show. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Submissions can be emailed to natalie@sparksgallery.com by 11:59 pm on May 1st, 2024.

he Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House is thrilled to announce the new exhibit, “A Splendid Decennium: Victorian to Vanguard.” The exhibit will infuse the House with works from internationally-acclaimed fiber artist Marty Ornish, exploring a decade of political, environmental, and feminist perspectives through textile art. 

“A Splendid Decennium: Victorian to Vanguard” is a retrospective exhibit in two parts, uniting two historical jewels, the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House and the Villa Montezuma Museum. The exhibition will span both properties and can be viewed separately, but guests are encouraged to visit both for a comprehensive experience of MartyO’s work.

Admission to Gaslamp Museum portion included in all Museum and Walking Tours. Buy tickets today! 

Separate admission to the Villa Montezuma Museum required. 

Avid readers, casual book browsers, and reading fans of all ages are invited to join the Museum’s free monthly Book Swap Surprise! To participate, bring a gently used book that deserves a new home and leave with a new-to-you book of your own. 
 
Each book swap will begin with time and supplies to wrap your book and write a brief description or message to its new reader.  
 
How the book swap works: 
Bring a book to add to the exchange.  
Upon arrival, wrap your book and write a brief description from your perspective.  
Engage in facilitated discussion about your books – while keeping the title a surprise! 
Choose a new book to take with you and enjoy. 
 
Free to participate, admission to the Museum is not included. All ages are welcome. RSVP required. Learn more and RSVP online at museumofus.org/blog/book-swap-surprise.