Suggestions for Museum near San Diego

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 👍

Katie M. • March 30, 2011The $3 on top of admission for the harbor boat tour is worth it! Gorgeous collection of ships/boats/subs here to explore :-)

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

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

Ricardo V. • March 11, 2012It's a small museum but has an impressive collection of art. Love the works by the Italian masters, especially a Venetian scene by Canaletto, incredible detail!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Melodie T. • February 1, 2010My favorite museum in Balboa Park. Their art feels alive as it reveals beauty of use in folk art, craft and design from all eras and cultures of the world!

Toni G. • August 6, 2013So cool want to come back when they do the evening tours. So much history for San Diego. A must along with the Cosmopolitan Hotel.

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

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

Jessica S. • February 3, 2016Pretty kid friendly but lots of neat stuff for adults to see and be entertained also. Pretty cheap too.

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.

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

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.

Muddy • August 11, 2014Beautiful museum with a wonderful selection of art in a fantastic setting by the beach

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.

Juana M. • April 8, 2015Very informative, cheap tour. $3 if you are a student. Really Beautiful!!!😍😍

Qualcomm • September 23, 2010Mobile phones can do just about anything now. Check out one example in the Qualcomm Museum that can test your blood sugar!

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

Hotel Indigo • April 22, 2013Don’t miss a chance to visit the Gaslamp Museum at the William Heath Davis House, a saltbox-style home shipped from Portland, Maine and assembled in 1850.

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

eric b. • October 17, 2021Surprise it’s not an authentic boat!