Suggestions for Museum near Midway District, San Diego

Matthew P. • August 1, 2011The docents here are a wealth of amazing knowledge and are living history. Ask one for a tour and they will happily provide one.

Quang N. • February 3, 2012It's haunted, lots of history, great tour!

Jan H. • March 9, 2014Super Museum. It's recommended to book the tour on the Pilot.

Miguel J. • August 6, 2014Tons to see and do. Audio tour comes with admission. Great historical ship and a great time

Brad H. • August 15, 2016GREAT!! Really worth the time, DON'T MISS IT!! So educational, lot's of history, so much to see. Be sure to take the tour, you'll get a lot more info that way. Allow at least 2 hrs, more if you can 👍

Old Town S. • May 3, 2010The breezeway of the Estudillo house is the coolest place in the park on hot days.

eric b. • October 17, 2021Such a cool boat - so much history, told well and beautifully preserved.

Old Town S. • May 3, 2010The stagecoach route from San Diego to Los Angeles took 32 hours with an overnight stay at San Juan Capistrano. The one way fare was $10, which was the same cost as a two week stay in a San Diego hote

Ingred C. • November 14, 2010Awesome climbing playground! The real playground is to the left of the swings, only open during museum hours.

Sean M. • December 28, 2014Excellent museum! They have added so much since my last visit years ago. A must see for any aviation enthusiast!

Jokie T. • September 30, 2010Such a beautiful and tranquil place to visit. The museum is elegant too.

Bradford R. • August 7, 2016Nice view from the top of the tower. I wanted more of the religious history, but it focuses on local history. Great place for a picnic. Free for active duty military.

Chacho H. • November 15, 2011Amazing jewelry, great art books (some say the best selection in San Diego), and a superb gift selection. Not a bad place to drop some cash.

Jokie T. • January 23, 2018Love it! Come in the morning or towards close to avoid crowds.

Chieko B. • July 28, 2015Best railroad museum for kids. Love the miniature towns and every details. So much to see.

Hollie S. • January 18, 2016Great small museum for any car lover. A lot of 1930s which is awesome!

Scott R. • March 6, 2012Always interesting and never dull. Chances are that you will find more in this museum to make you 'think' and challenge you than in any other museum in Balboa Park.

Tita G. • November 5, 2010Special event.. A+++++ just went to a wedding there this past Saturday... Amazing!

min J. • December 4, 2011Handbell concert is warm-hearting! Beautiful sound!! :-) It's a must!

Amanda C. • October 22, 2011Very cool (and free!) little museum. If you're in the area, definitely check it out!

Luqmaan B. • March 25, 2011This is such a nice museum. They have many different experiments and they have a nice cafe that has really good food.

Erny N. • February 21, 2010A beautiful church and excellent place to sit upon the steps and people watch.

Jona R. • September 26, 2016You pay what you want, BUT they recommend 5$. Worth the visit, loved the Tableau Vivant exhibition.

Corey O. • January 15, 2014There's always free nick-nacks and souvenirs at the entrance.

Old Town S. • May 3, 2010The San Diego River once ran by the McCoy house until it was diverted into its present course.

eric b. • December 28, 2022Nice rangers and a place to get the junior ranger badge.

Tina R. • February 21, 2012Catch the latest art quilt show: Art Meets Science.