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Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
96 reviews
#11 of 85 Museums in San Diego
"We were greeted by the highly knowledgeable Dennis...he sure knows a thing or two about political and military history and was a great guide to the
museum
."
"small but full of information and
great aircraft
, staff very helpful and friendly , all volunteers , and free parking."
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Whaley House Museum
346 reviews
#17 of 85 Museums in San Diego
"The tour guides dress up in period costumes, and have
great stories
to tell about the house history and the family."
"You are given a paper for the self-
guided tour
that gives a background on every area of the house and its history."
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San Diego Museum of Man
411 reviews
#18 of 85 Museums in San Diego
"Hosted in a delightfully ornate building dating from the 1915 Panama–California
Exposition
, it presents a wide overview of human culture and behaviours that we found quite engaging."
"Great little
museum
but with excellent exhibits on Egyptology, race, the Kumeyaay, the Mayans and beer."
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Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
75 reviews
#22 of 85 Museums in San Diego
"The Gaslamp
Museum
is housed in the Davis-Horton House in the heart of the Gaslamp District in San Diego."
"Lots of fascinating history, whether you like to read or just look at
artifacts
."
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Wells Fargo Museum
54 reviews
#24 of 85 Museums in San Diego
"Mr Cris Sanchez was the
museum
curator and he was excellent in guiding us through the Wild West history, the role played by Wells Fargo in the Gold Rush and how it contributed to the development of Mid-west and We..."
"I also enjoyed the
artifacts
inside the area that was the old stage stop, and I enjoyed learning about the gold rush era! Rey interesting and highly recommended!"
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Seeley Stables
30 reviews
#27 of 85 Museums in San Diego
"Docents in costume,
history
, haunted houses, and a fabulous cemetery that extends into (under) the more modern sidewalk."
"The upper floor of the
museum
is given over to native American artefacts including a spectacular headdress."
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San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
41 reviews
#29 of 85 Museums in San Diego
"... and a koi pond; at 9 a.m. on Saturdays all are welcome to a free Tai Chi/Qi Gong class.. There's also an active monthly lecture program at a nearby building and a
special exhibit
in the annex across the street."
"One has a
permanent collection
that shows the Chinese history in San Diego; the courtyard with a koi pond and statues comes alive with Tai Chi classes (free) on Saturday mornings."
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Veterans Museum & Memorial Center
31 reviews
#31 of 85 Museums in San Diego
"We especially enjoyed chatting with a docent who also happened to be a retired Navy captain and one of the original founders of the
museum
."
"The
displays
contributed by many veterans are very informative."
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House of Pacific Relations International Cottages
26 reviews
#32 of 85 Museums in San Diego
"Each house represents a country , its
culture
and traditions."
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San Diego History Center
63 reviews
#33 of 85 Museums in San Diego
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Junipero Serra Museum
34 reviews
#36 of 85 Museums in San Diego
"I recommend first to visit Junipero Serra
museum
and original Presidio and Mission site and then Old Town San Diego to follow the correct historic timeline."
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Villa Montezuma Museum
3 reviews
#69 of 85 Museums in San Diego
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego
What are the best places for history museums in San Diego?
These places are best for history museums in San Diego:
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
Whaley House Museum
San Diego Museum of Man
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
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Which places provide the best history museums in San Diego for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly history museums in San Diego:
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
San Diego Museum of Man
Wells Fargo Museum
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Which places provide the best history museums in San Diego for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking history museums in San Diego:
Whaley House Museum
San Diego Museum of Man
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
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Which places provide the best history museums in San Diego for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly history museums in San Diego:
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
Whaley House Museum
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
Wells Fargo Museum
Seeley Stables
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