San Diego

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center

Exhibits on the cultural history of the region, focusing on Native American occupation and Early American settlement
Anza-Borrego Foundation and Institute sponsors an annual Archaeology Weekend and tours
Begole Archaeological Research Center houses collections and provides facilities for research
Location: at the end of Pal Canyon Drive in Borrego Springs
Open Sunday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Call to check hours)
Admission: free
Call (760) 767-5311
Visit www.parks.ca.gov,
www.theabf.org/, and
www.parks.ca.gov/

Barona Museum and Cultural Center

Explores the past, present, and future of the Barona Band of Mission Indians and San Diego Native Americans
Dedicated to education, providing a hands-on history lesson to preserve the history and culture of San Diego’s Native Americans
Location: 1095 Barona Road in Lakeside
Open Tuesday through Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m., closed Mondays and some holidays; call to check; research and group tours by appointment
Call (619) 443-7003 ext. 2
Visit www.baronamuseum.org/

Maritime Museum of San Diego

Features exhibits on the maritime history of San Diego and coastal California
Location: 1492 North Harbor Drive in San Diego
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Admission: $8 adults, $6 children (13-17) and seniors, $5 children (6-12), children under 6 are free
Call (619) 234-9153
Visit www.sdmaritime.com.

Mission San Diego de Alcala

One of the original upper California missions
School tours are offered
Location: 10818 San Diego Mission Road in San Diego
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: $5 adults, $3 students and children (7-17), children under 7 are free
Call (619) 283-7319
Visit https://www.missionsandiego.org/

Mission San Luis Rey

Established in 1798 by Father Lasuen
Location: 4050 Mission Avenue in Oceanside
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: $5 adults, $3 students and children (7-17), children under 7 are free, $18 families
Call (760) 757-3651
Visit www.sanluisrey.org/

Museum of Man

Features a permanent exhibit on Kumeyaay Native Californians, detailing the lifeways of the indigenous people of San Diego County
Sponsors an annual Rock Art Symposium
Location: 1350 El Prado in Balboa Park in San Diego
Call (619) 239-2001
For admission fees and hours visit http://www.museumofman.org.

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

San Diego Archaeological Center

Curates artifacts documenting 10,000 years of history
The public can enjoy learning about the prehistory and history of the region through educational programs and museum quality exhibits.
A research library and comparative collections are available for professional and amateur researchers.
Educational programs are available on request.
Volunteer and intern opportunities are available.
Location: 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road in Escondido
Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on the second Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission: free
Call (760) 291-0370; Fax (760) 291-0371
Visit www.sandiegoarchaeology.org

San Diego County Archaeological Society

A nonprofit scientific and educational corporation dedicated to the study and preservation of the archaeological and anthropological heritage of San Diego County and contiguous areas
Meeting location: Los Peñasquitos Ranch adobe. See the web site for directions.
Call (858) 538-0935
Visit the society.

Serra Museum at Presidio Park

Mission-style building was constructed in 1929
Showcases artifacts such as housewares, furniture, tools, and a cannon from the Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and American periods through 1929
On-line exhibit: “Treasures Uncovered at the San Diego Presidio”
Location: 2727 Presidio Drive, in Presidio Park above Old Town State Historic Park in San Diego,
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 pm.
Admission: $5 adults, $2 children 6-17, $4 students, seniors, military, and group
Call (619) 297-3258
Visit www.sandiegohistory.org