Arts & Entertainment

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...

The Veterans Museum at Balboa Park honors the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces, Coast Guard and Wartime Merchant Marine. Located in Balboa Park in the former WWII era Navy Chapel adjacent to the Veterans Memorial Garden with its B-24 Memorial and on the east...

A Cygneture Theatre Experience Since taking flight, Cygnet Theatre has grown into one of San Diego's largest theatre companies and has become known for producing adventurous, entertaining and thought-provoking live professional theatre year-round. Meet The Joan: Cygnet Theatre's Future Home in ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station Cygnet Theatre and NTC Foundation...

The New Children's Museum is a vibrant, one-of-a-kind space that sparks creativity, imagination, and critical thinking through contemporary art. With three floors of interactive installations, families can explore, play, and discover something new every time they visit. Now open within the Museum is Artopia: NCM Creative Studios—a dynamic creative hub...

The San Diego History Center presents engaging, family-friendly exhibitions with participatory activities that tell the diverse and remarkable stories of our region - past, present, and future. With two museums to visit -- the Junípero Serra Museum in Presidio Park and the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park --...

At the San Diego International Film Festival, we believe that film is more than just entertainment—it’s a powerful tool to explore the world’s most pressing issues, spark meaningful dialogue, and promote understanding in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world. A Year-Round Celebration of Film As a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and...

The Vista Art Foundation (VAF) is a non-profit organization of artists and art-lovers that is committed to strengthening the community through arts programs, events, education, citizen participation and communication. We support and encourage artistic expression through all types of art by all age groups and emphasize the imaginative learning experience...

The Davis-Horton House, built in 1850, is the oldest house in San Diego's Historic Gaslamp Quarter which is on the National Registry of Historic Places. Walk inside and you will be transported back to the Victorian Era, where each room represents a different period and function. You can experience the...