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San Diego History Center

Located in the heart of Balboa Park
1649 El Prado, Suite #3
San Diego, CA 92101

Open Daily 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

History Happy Hour Scheduling
Fridays(7/5-8/23 & 9/6–9/27):
Open 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
History Happy Hour from 4:00-7:00 pm

For general inquiries:
info@sandiegohistory.org
619-232-6203

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Research Archives

Lower level of the San Diego History Center
1649 El Prado, Suite #3 San Diego, CA 92101

Walk-In / Open to the Public:
Wednesday–Friday from 9:30am-1pm

One-on-One Appointments:
Monday–Tuesday from 10am-4pm
Wednesday–Friday from 2pm-4pm
One-on-One fee-based appointments only

Appointment Fees:
SDHC member: $25 per hour
Non-member: $35 per hour

For appointment details, click here.

For research questions:
collections@sandiegohistory.org
619-232-6203

Junípero Serra Museum

Located in Presidio Park
2727 Presidio Drive, San Diego, CA 92103

Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Groups by Appointment

For general inquiries:
info@sandiegohistory.org
619-232-6203

The San Diego History Center a Smithsonian Affiliate and member to the San Diego Museum Council and Balboa Park Cultural Partnership.

The San Diego History Center is funded in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture and by the County of San Diego.

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