San Diego History Center in Balboa Park
Friday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm
Junipero Serra Museum in Presidio Park
Thank you to The Conrad Prebys Foundation for the $330,000 grant that is being invested into the restoration of the East Side Exterior and North Tower.
The Serra Museum will be closed to the public during this renovation.
$100,000 matching challenge!
For Museum Public Visitors
Effective December 15, the State of California has ordered that face masks (covering nose and mouth) must be worn indoors in public spaces regardless of vaccination status.
The following guidance from the The State of California and County of San Diego remain in place:
- Occupancy levels are restored.
- Social Distancing is not required but recommended.
- If you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 OR do not feel well and healthy, please do not enter.
- The History Center will maintain sneeze guard barriers on Welcome Desk as well as hand sanitizing stations.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit to our museums.
Upcoming Events
Collecting San Diego:
Selections from the Dijkstra Fine Art Collection
Collecting San Diego is an initiative of the History Center to bring those remarkable collectors and collections that reflect San Diego’s history past, present, and future to light.
SD 101 GEMS FROM THE ARCHIVES:
REFLECTING THE RICH HISTORY OF BLACK SAN DIEGO
Shelby Gordon will share elements for the SDHC Archives that acknowledge the milestones and citizens that have influenced the life of Black San Diegans.
SD 101 Californio Women of Old Town San Diego
Join Dr. Susan Hector in this fascinating exploration of under-presented history to uncover the essential contribution of women to the frontier colony.
Please check these online resources to keep in touch and engaged with us:
- Online Research Archives resources
- Learn At Home virtual learning support resources
- History Happening Now: Share Your Story SDHC’s COVID 19 reflection collection initiative
- Virtual Discussions on the SDHC YouTube Channel
- Join us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube ) for updates, photos, videos, and more!