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History Center Holidays - 'Poinsettia: San Diego’s Connection to the World’s Favorite Holiday Flower'

Every week from December 1, 2023 until December 31, 2023.
Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM

San Diego History Center

Your donation is your admission to our museums. We don’t charge a fixed admission fee but look to your generosity to help make history accessible to all in our community, removing barriers for those who would otherwise not be able to experience our region’s history. Suggested minimum donation: $10.

Celebrate the Season at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park with the exhibition “Poinsettia: San Diego’s Connection to the World’s Favorite Holiday Flower" featuring a stunning 20 foot tree made up of more than 300 live poinsettia plants. On display now through the end of the year.

The operating days and times are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Special event closures at SDHC
Thursday November 23, 2023 – closed all day
Friday December 1, 2023 – closed during day, open 5-9 pm for December Nights
Saturday December 2, 2023 – closed during day, open 5-9 pm for December Nights
Wednesday December 6, 2023 – close at 4 pm
Sunday December 24, 2023 – close at 3 pm
Sunday December 31, 2023 – close at 3 pm

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San Diego History Center

1649 El Prado, Suite #3

Casa de Balboa Building

San Diego, California 92101

619-232-6203

info@sandiegohistory.org

The San Diego History Center, located in the heart of Balboa Park, is the headquarters of the San Diego Historical Society. Here you will not only find a collection of intriguing exhibitions that chronicle San Diego’s diverse history, but also a Research Library. This is home to over 45 million pieces of paper and 2.5 million images that document the people, places and events of San Diego’s past. In addition to the exhibitions at the Museum of San Diego History, the museum also presents a number of public programs including lectures, workshops and educational programs. The Museum of San Diego History is FREE every second Tuesday of the month. See the full Free Tuesday schedule here. Admission $10 Adults $8 Seniors (65+), Students and Military (I.D. required) $6 Children ages 6-17 Free Children under 6 San Diego History Center members receive unlimited free admission.