Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
Educational displays of very early hardware and machinery.
Ask about semi-annual civil war battle reenactments in Mid-March and October.
Tour Balboa Park CA
One of the largest urban cultural centers in the USA, Balboa Park is home to over 85 Performing Arts and International Culture Organizations,
15 Museums, the World-Famous San Diego Zoo, Gardens, Hiking and Biking Trails, Theater, Recreational Facilities and Restaurants.
Barona Cultural Center & Museum - Lakeside CA
With more than 3,000 artifacts, listening alcoves, photographic displays,
and archives, the museum’s historic treasures unfold many fascinating and inspiring
stories of the Kumeyaay/Diegueño experience.
Birch Aquarium - La Jolla
Located adjacent to the world-renown Scripps Institute of Oceanography
this facility has large salt-water aquariums primarily dedicated to the
study of both cold water and tropical water marine life of the
Pacific Ocean. Includes giant octopus, jelly-fish, garibaldi,
kelp forest and live coral. Several educational exhibits.
Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum - Escondido CA
Located on 15 acres of vineyard, orchards, grape arbors and shady oaks.
Gourmet deli, picnic grounds and a very large collection of vintage convertibles and Americana.
>Escondido History Center
Sponsored by the Escondido Historical Society, this museum complex includes the city's
first library, a barn, windmill, Victorian house, and also the 1888 Santa Fe Railroad depot with model
train and working blacksmith shop.
Landing Craft Museum - Camp Pendleton
The World War II and Korea LVT Museum is located in Building 21561 in the base's boat basin and is maintained by the
Assault Amphibious School Battalion. To visit the vintage amphibious tracked vehicles, related artifacts and informational displays contact the school at 725-2195.
The museum is normally open Tuesdays through Sundays in the early afternoons.
Museum of Making Music - Carlsbad Ranch
Exhibits date back to 1890 to trace this history of innovations in
popular music. Over rare 450 musical instruments on display in a 6,500 sq. ft.
exhibit space divided into five major themes.
Mingei International Museum - Escondido
North County Branch of San Diego's famous Mingei Museum collection.
Mingei is a special word increasingly used throughout the world for "arts of the people."
Through the universal language of line, form and color, mingei speaks eloquently of the similarities and distinctions of individuals and cultures.
Old Poway Park Heritage Museum
Includes Heritage Museum, operating steam train, and Hamburger Factory restaurant, historic buildings, rental facilities, picknicking.
The Ranch House Complex - Camp Pendleton
Historic Home of Governor Pio Pico
Includes the Ranch House Chapel, the oldest structure on the base, the Bunkhouse Museum, dedicated in 1965 by Col James Roosevelt,
and the Ranch House, built in the mid 1800s. It was the home of Pio Pico, last Mexican governor of California, and succeeding
owners Don Juan Forster, the O'Neills, Floods, Baumgartners and, finally, the United States Government.
Rancho Guajome Adobe - Guajome Park
Museum and adobe building built circa 1850 by the original Mexican land grant owners.
The rancho’s centerpiece was its adobe home. At nearly 7000 square feet and containing 28 rooms, it was certainly an imposing dwelling.
San Pasqual Battlefield - State Historic Site & Museum
Battle Re-enactment held in early December;
Memorial to honor those who participated in the San Pasqual Battle of
the Mexican-American War that was fought at this spot in 1846. The
battle was fought Mexico and the advanced contingent of Gen. Stephen Kearney's
US Army of the West.
San Diego Archaeological Center - San Pasqual
Programs include curation of archaeological collections, public exhibits, quarterly newsletter, public lecture series,
curation volunteer training, student internships, research opportunities and cultural renewal.
California Surf Museum - Downtown Oceanside
Founded in February 1986 - the California Surf Museum presents standing displays of surfing equipment and photographs.
Every six months it introduces a new feature exhibit highlighting one of the pioneering legends
of the surfing world. The museum also retails surfing-related merchandise.
San Dieguito Heritage Museum - Encinitas CA
Founded in 1988, this museum collects, preserves and interprets the local history of the San Dieguito river area.
Exhibits cover the communities of Leucadia, Encinitas, Olivenhain, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe.
Welk Resort Theatre & Museum - North Escondido
One of the most outstanding features of the Welk Resort San Diego is the friendly and intimate 339 seat threatre.
It includes a museum with memorabilia highlighting the life and career of legendary band leader Lawrence Welk.
Every year, the Welk Resort Theatre is home to top-notch talent, performing Broadway style musicals and comedy acts.
More Local History Society
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Oceanside Historical Society -
Poway Historical Society -
Rancho Bernardo Historical Society -
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