Featured Exhibitions
Upcoming Events
Earn an America 250 Badge Through Our Summer Field Trip Program
July 25, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The San Diego History Center is presenting a special exhibition this summer commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States: America at 250: San Diego 1776–2026.
Under The Perfect Sun Book Talk
August 6, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Twenty years after Under the Perfect Sun was first published, authors Kelly Mayhew and Jim Miller return for a special anniversary conversation at the San Diego History Center on August 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
Community Research Access Days
August 15, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Community members and students have the opportunity to physically access the Research Archives four times per year during one of the scheduled Community Research Access Days.
Explore the Archives
Discover the people, places, and stories that shaped our region. Our archives feature everything from historic clothing and oral histories to rare photographs and art.
