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This self-guided tour offers more than 40 exhibits and 21 fully-restored aircraft. It follows the infamous story of the Midway which served the US Navy for 47 years. This tour showcases the entire craft from "boiler to bridge". Address: 937 W Harbor Dr San Diego CA USA 92101
1 619 544-9600
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Experience original and inspiring exhibitions in one of the premier visual arts venues in San Diego County. The Museum focuses on presenting and collecting the work of American and Mexican artists, especially those living or working near Southern California. Address: 340 North Escondido Blvd Escondido CA USA 92025
Send an Email (1) 1 760 839-4120
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Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego (Downtown) Featuring changing and permanent collections of contemporary art at two locations: San Diego and La Jolla. Public docent tours, a children's educational program and other public programs are also offered. Address: 1001 Kettner Blvd. San Diego CA USA 92101
Send an Email (3) 1 619 234-1001
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This museum showcases technology that allowed humans to travel great distances previous to and during the dawn of the 20th century. They feature a gift shop and special events and exhibits. Address: 2040 N Santa Fe Ave Vista CA USA 92083
1 760 941-1791
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Features five full scale giant model railroads in operating condition. Address: 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
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The Buena Vista Audubon is a hands on museum located on the South Coast Highway in Oceanside, CA. Picnic facilities are available next to the Buena Vista Lagoon. Address: 2202 South Coast Highway Oceanside CA USA 92054
1 760 439-2473
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The Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla features more than 3,000 works of art including paintings, drawings, photos and sculpture. Located on Prospect Street in La Jolla, CA. Address: 700 Prospect Street La Jolla CA USA 92037-4291
1 858 454-3541
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This museum's mission to to provide a scientific,educational and cultural venue dedicated to the preservation of the history of aviation and spaceflight.
There is a primary emphasis on the long history of aviation in the San Diego area. Address: 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
Send an Email (1) 1 619 234-8291
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This museum is devoted to the diversity of the Southern California and Baja regions with respect to the environment and nature. Learn about the evolution of the natural world through research, exhibits and education. Address: 1788 El Prado, San Diego CA 92112-1390
Send an Email (5) 1 619 232-3821
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Carlsbad's Museum of Making Music presents numerous exhibits that allow visitors to interact with the innovations that shaped popular music, from player pianos to digital instruments. Special exhibits and performances are regularly held at the museum. Address: 5790 Armada Drive Carlsbad CA USA 92008
1 760 438-5996
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Located in famous Balboa Park, in San Diego, the San Diego Musuem of Art features Baroque, Renaissance, Asian art , 19th century, and 20th Century paintings and sculptures. Address: 1450 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101
1 619 232-7931
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Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Closed Christmas, New Year's and Thanksgiving. This anthropological museum displays great artifacts, folk art which help us discover the past.
Address: 1350 El Prado San Diego CA 92101
Send an Email (4) 1 619 239-2001
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This museum's goal is to showcase the historical importance of Chinese Americans throughout the country's conception. They furthermore celebrate Chinese heritage and provide insight into this rich and wonderful oriental culture. A garden and koi pond sets this museum's serene setting. Address: 404 3rd Ave San Diego CA USA 92101
1 619 338-9888
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Recently renovated and expanded,
The Museum of the Photographic Arts is one of the largest collections dedicated to the photographic arts in America. Address: 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Send an Email (4) 1 619 238-7559
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This museum is run by the Vista Historical Society who's goal is to proliferate information pertaining to the rich history of the region. Their website includes online exhibits and an online gift shop. Address: 651 E Vista Way Vista CA USA 92084
1 760 630-0444
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For everything and anything to do with automotives, this museum is definitely the place to check out. They feature different themes to support their ever expanding range of exhibits. Address: 2080 Pan American Plz San Diego CA USA 92101
Send an Email 1 619 231-2886
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The Marston House features arts and crafts and five acres of formal gardens. Located on 7th Avenue in San Diego, CA. Address: 3525 7th Avenue San Diego CA USA
1 619 298-3142
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This museum attempts to document naval enterprises stretching far back into history. They have a great collection of boats ranging from only years old to vessels originating well-over 100 years ago. They offer permanent exhibits including Age of Sail, Age of Steam, Charting the Sea, Harvesting the Ocean and San Diego's Navy. They also have temporary events showcasing other marine-themed exhibits. Address: 1492 N Harbor Dr San Diego CA USA 92101
Send an Email 1 619 234-9153
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The Fallbrook Historical Society Museum is located in a turn-of-the-century farmhouse that was once owned by a Civil War soldier who later won the Congressional Medal of Honor. The museum features exhibits on the area's pioneers, including the Luiseno Indians, the Spanish soldiers and settlers, the Mexican ranchers and the American homesteaders. Fallbrook's rail history and agriculture are also featured. The museum is open Sunday and Thursday from 1pm to 4pm or by appointment. Address: 260 Rocky Crest Road Fallbrook CA USA
1 760 723-4125
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