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Museum of San Diego History

The museum showcases the region's unique, colorful, and diverse history exhibiting artifacts, costumes, textiles, art, and photographs detailing life and development of the local area. The Research Library contains extensive local historical resources and houses documents, maps, architectural drawings, books, oral history, as well as one of the largest photograph collections in the western U.S. with more than 2.5 million images documenting local history.




 Children can discover the history of Balboa Park through a special interactive children’s exhibit, Romp! More Museums & Attractions for Kids >


Events for Kids at the Museum of San Diego History:
History for Half Pints: Happy Holiday Party! Dec 21, 09
Learn about gingerbread and decorate a gingerbread man to take home. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations requested. $5 ... More
Fun with Fashion Family Day: Cattle to Couture Jan 10, 10
Learn how San Diego's early cattle ranchers and leather industry affected fashion. A fun hands-on family day held in conjunction with the ... More
History for Half Pints: Fire & Ice Jan 18, 10
An in-depth look at San Diego's fire stations and fire personnel - followed by an ice cream treat. $5 per child children must be accompanied ... More
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