Suggestions for Museum near Midway District, San Diego

Matthew P. • August 1, 2011The docents here are a wealth of amazing knowledge and are living history. Ask one for a tour and they will happily provide one.

Sandra P. • December 1, 2015Fun place to walk around. Strange things kept happening while I was walking around. Felt like someone kept touching my hair, then afterwards the guide told us Mr. Whaley is known for that! Spooky!

Old Town S. • May 3, 2010The breezeway of the Estudillo house is the coolest place in the park on hot days.

Katie M. • March 30, 2011The $3 on top of admission for the harbor boat tour is worth it! Gorgeous collection of ships/boats/subs here to explore :-)

Miguel J. • August 6, 2014Tons to see and do. Audio tour comes with admission. Great historical ship and a great time

Softub • February 29, 2012It's unique, interesting, educational, and provides a phenomenal view of San Diego.

eric b. • October 17, 2021Such a cool boat - so much history, told well and beautifully preserved.

Ingred C. • November 14, 2010Awesome climbing playground! The real playground is to the left of the swings, only open during museum hours.

Sean M. • December 28, 2014Excellent museum! They have added so much since my last visit years ago. A must see for any aviation enthusiast!

Jokie T. • September 30, 2010Such a beautiful and tranquil place to visit. The museum is elegant too.

Bradford R. • August 7, 2016Nice view from the top of the tower. I wanted more of the religious history, but it focuses on local history. Great place for a picnic. Free for active duty military.

Ricardo V. • March 11, 2012It's a small museum but has an impressive collection of art. Love the works by the Italian masters, especially a Venetian scene by Canaletto, incredible detail!

Old Town S. • May 3, 2010The stagecoach route from San Diego to Los Angeles took 32 hours with an overnight stay at San Juan Capistrano. The one way fare was $10, which was the same cost as a two week stay in a San Diego hote

Jokie T. • January 23, 2018Love it! Come in the morning or towards close to avoid crowds.

DailyCandy • February 25, 2014Devoted to showcasing folk art and craft items the world over, this museum is home to ancient and contemporary pieces from 141 countries. It’s like one, big, artsy global family (and all their stuff).

Chieko B. • July 28, 2015Best railroad museum for kids. Love the miniature towns and every details. So much to see.

Hollie S. • January 18, 2016Great small museum for any car lover. A lot of 1930s which is awesome!

Jessica S. • February 3, 2016Pretty kid friendly but lots of neat stuff for adults to see and be entertained also. Pretty cheap too.

min J. • December 4, 2011Handbell concert is warm-hearting! Beautiful sound!! :-) It's a must!

Amanda C. • October 22, 2011Very cool (and free!) little museum. If you're in the area, definitely check it out!

Erny N. • February 21, 2010A beautiful church and excellent place to sit upon the steps and people watch.

Luqmaan B. • March 25, 2011This is such a nice museum. They have many different experiments and they have a nice cafe that has really good food.

Jona R. • September 26, 2016You pay what you want, BUT they recommend 5$. Worth the visit, loved the Tableau Vivant exhibition.

Corey O. • January 15, 2014There's always free nick-nacks and souvenirs at the entrance.

Hotel Indigo • April 22, 2013Don’t miss a chance to visit the Gaslamp Museum at the William Heath Davis House, a saltbox-style home shipped from Portland, Maine and assembled in 1850.

Old Town S. • May 3, 2010The San Diego River once ran by the McCoy house until it was diverted into its present course.

eric b. • December 28, 2022Nice rangers and a place to get the junior ranger badge.

Tina R. • February 21, 2012Catch the latest art quilt show: Art Meets Science.