The San Diego Museum of Man

Museum Mondays: San Diego Museum of Man

The San Diego Museum of Man is an architecturally impressive structure located in San Diego’s beautiful Balboa Park. Its permanent exhibits explore the Maya, ancient Egypt, Kumeyaay Indians of San Diego County, Human Evolution and Human Life Cycle. These exhibits serve to inform and entertain San Diegans and visitors alike. The exhibits are also used extensively for education purposes in San Diego Schools to study ancient and local history, health sciences and cultures. The world- renowned San Diego Museum of Man is a great place to learn about the evolution of man.  

For more information visit: San Diego Museum of Man

R3 Gallery in San Diego

Museum Mondays: R3 Gallery

Founded in 2006, R3 Gallery is a contemporary museum featuring emerging contemporary artists whose practices include painting, sculpture, drawing, photo, media and new media. Like the art featured in the R3 Gallery, the R3 Gallery building is an art form of its own. R3 is a unique triangular-3 story building. It is a sculptural collage of concrete, wood, glass, and steel all in subtle colors to give it a visual interest. Currently at the R3 Gallery is Surface, a 12-film shot photographic series by Jeremy Woodwall. Visits to the R3 Gallery are only by appointment, set one up today.

For more information on the R3 Gallery visit: http://r3gallery.com/

Old Historic Vessels Restored at The Maritime Museum San Diego

Museum Mondays: Maritme Museum San Diego

With a reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining, and operating old historic ships, The Maritime Museum in San Diego is the home to one of the world's finest collection of historic vessels. The ships and exhibits of the Maritime Museum are available and open to the public daily. Looking for an unbelievable waterfront venue to host your event? The Maritime Museum makes its historic ships available for event venues!  


For more information on the Maritime Museum ship collection and event rentals and services visit: Maritime Museum

Where Vintage Cars and Great Wines Meet

 

Museum Mondays: Deer Park Winery and Auto Museum

For Vintage Cars and Great Wine visit Deer Park Winery and Auto Museum just north of the Welk Resort Center off I-15. Deer Park Winery and Auto Museum caters to both lovers of antique cars and delicious wines. It's collection of unique American convertibles includes over 100 models. The museum's collection of wines is equally as impressive. This museum also features a gourmet deli, a gift shop, and a picturesque setting for outdoor events such as picnics, banquets, and weddings. Deer Park Winery and Auto Museum is conveniently opened daily from 10am-5pm. 


For more information on the Deer Park Winery and Auto Museum visit: Deer Park Winery and Auto Museum

A Trip To The Stars and Back!

Museum Mondays: Palomar Observatory

Take a trip to the stars of the past, present and future. Interested? Visit the Palomar Observatory located in Palomar Mountain. The Palomar Observatory is a world-class center of research owned by the California Institute of Technology. The Observatory is the home of many telescopes famous and not 5 of which are used nightly in a wide variety of astronomical research programs. Some of the studies conducted at the Palomar Observatory include a hunt for near-Earth asteroids, probing distant galaxies, and quasars located at the farthest ends of the universe.  For those interested in the history of the Palomar Observatory, stars, and anything related to the universe, visit the Palomar Observatory. Guided Tours are available on a first-come first-serve basis and only at certain times of the year. However, the Observatory is open to the public daily for those who don't need a tour and would like to explore on their own. For non-tour visitors, podcast guides of the observatory are available.


Dress warm and comfortably as temperatures are usually lower within the dome. Also, bring snacks for the family to eat at the Observatory's surrounding picnic area. 


For more information on the Palomar Observatory visit: Palomar Observatory

St. Patrick's Day Parade and Breakfast Compliments of the San Diego Firehouse Museum

Museum Mondays: The Firehouse Museum 

The Firehouse Museum is a fun and incredibly inexpensive attraction for children and adults alike. Visitors of the museum enjoy firefighting memorabilia such as firefighting buckets, fire trucks, and more dating back 100 years. The Firehouse Museum is located in Little Italy close to downtown San Diego. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children/seniors. For your convenience, the museum is open on the weekends, Thursday and Friday from 10am-2pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm. 

Don't Miss Out! The Firehouse Museum will be hosting a St. Patrick's Day Parade and breakfast this Saturday, March 17th from 8am-11am!

For more information on The Firehouse Museum and/or its upcoming events visit:

Firehouse Museum

For A Spooky Time Visit The Whaley House

Museum Mondays: Whaley House

Historically important because it housed a granary, the County Court House, San Diego’s first commercial theater, various businesses, a ballroom, a billiard hall, school, and a polling place, The Whaley House in Old Town San Diego attracts thousands of visitors each year. Apart from its historic background, The Whaley House is notorious for paranormal occurrences. Suicides and hangings that occurred on the property before the house was constructed are only a few events that give the house an air of mystery. According to Travel Channel’s America’s Most Haunted, The Whaley House in Old Town San Diego is the number one most haunted house in the United States. Learn about and experience San Diego’s historic past via a guided tour and perhaps a visual of the past. 

To learn more about the Whaley House visit: Whaley House

Looking for a Wolf Adventure? Visit The California Wolf Center!

Museum Mondays: The California Wolf Center 

Interested in the protection and conservation of wildlife in the San Diego County? Then visit  The California Wolf Center the California Wolf Center  located 50 miles east of San Diego near the town of Julian. The California Wolf Center is an education, conservation and research center  founded in 1977  to educate the public about wildlife and ecology. This center is home to several packs of gray wolves and now of the endangered Mexican gray wolves. Meet these wolves in person as they are exhibited for educational purposes. 

Go on a wolf adventure as a pack Sundays at 10am year round. For only $10 for adults and $5 for children, embark on an educational presentation and guided observation of one of the wolf packs. To secure your spots on the tour make sure to make a reservation online or call this number Call 619-234-WOLF (9653). The California Wolf Center is one-of-a- kind center perfect for an active day with the family. 

For more information on the center or form information on the tours offered visit: 

 The California Wolf Center

Adventures at Torrey Pines!

Museum Mondays: Torrey Pines 

 Visit one of the largest stretches of land remaining on the Southern California Coast that is still within San Diego city limits; this is the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Re-imagine California as it was at the time of the early settlers via the grand Torrey pine trees, unspoiled beaches and a lagoon home to migrating sea birds, of Torrey Pines.  

With 8 trails, a visitors center, and guided nature walks on weekends and holidays, there are endless activities awaiting you. Walk a peaceful trail, rest under a tree overlooking the stunning views of nature, and/or exercise in a clean and fresh environment. Interested in learning about the reserve? Then stop by Torrey Pines on the third weekend of every month with your family for a free guided tour! No reservations are needed.

For more information on Torrey Pines’ guided tours and events visit: http://www.torreypine.org/

Visit The San Diego Natural History Museum

Museum Mondays: San Diego Natural History Museum

The San Diego Natural History Museum is the oldest scientific institution in Southern California and the third oldest west of the Mississippi. Located in San Diego's famous Balboa Park, this museum is on a mission to promote an understanding of the evolution and diversity of Southern California and Baja California. The San Diego Natural History Museum illustrates the natural world via research, education and incredible exhibits. Their goal is to inspire in everyone who visits the museum a respect for the environment. 


Currently, the San Diego Natural History Museum houses a variety of exhibits that can't be missed. Today,  Monday, February 6, 2012, the museum is hosting different events promoting their exhibits these include: All that Glitters: The Splendor & Science of Gems & Minerals at 10am, Sharks 3D at 11am, Ocean Oasis at 12pm, and Sea Rex 3D: Journey to a Prehistoric World. 


For more information on upcoming exhibit events visit: http://www.sdnhm.org/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/

The San Diego Museum of Art at Balboa Park

Museum Mondays: The San Diego Museum of Art

The The San Diego Museum of Art located in Balboa Park is the oldest and largest museum in the region. This museum houses European old masters, 19^th and 20^th century American art, an encyclopedic Asian collections, and collections of contemporary and Latin American art. The San Diego Museum of Art has changing art exhibitions from around the world as well as presents educational and cultural programs.

Upcoming events for the San Diego Museum of Art include Experiments in abstraction: Art in Southern California, Walk from the Sun: Photographs of Southern California and Mexican Modern Painting from the Andres Blaisten Collection on January 10^th at 10am.

For a more extensive list of the San Diego Museum of Art events and it’s hours and admission fees visit: http://www.sdmart.org/about/mission-history

Free Admission to a Culturally Enriching Experience: Timken Museum of Art

Timken Museum of Art

Museum Mondays: Balboa Park Series

Looking for a local culturally enriching experience? Then visit the Timken Museum of Art located in San Diego’s gorgeous Balboa Park. The Timken Museum is considered one of the great small museums in the world because it houses the Putnam Foundation Collection of European old Master paintings, American Paintings, and Russian icons. Represented in the museum are artists such as Rembrandt, Rubens, Fragonard, Bierstadt, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, John Singleton Copley, and Eastman Johnson. 

The Timken Museum of Art is open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4:30pm, Sunday 1:30pm-4:30pm and is closed Mondays and major holidays. Admission to the museum is always free! Visit the Timken Museum of Art!

For more information visit: http://www.timkenmuseum.org

Veteran’s Museum and Memorial Center

Museum Mondays:  Balboa Park Museums Series

Located in Balboa Park in the Old Navy Chapel, the Veteran’s Museum and Memorial Center honors the memory of men and women in the Armed Forces, Coast Guard and Wartime Merchant Marines. This Memorial Center preserves documents, photographs, artifacts and other memorabilia from the Civil War to the present. The exhibitions change to highlight the accomplishments and experiences of San Diego veterans throughout history.

 Interested in learning more about the experiences of the veterans highlighted in this museum; then come enjoy a living history tour by the veterans who have been part of the action!

 The Veteran’s Museum and Memorial Center in San Diego’s Balboa Park is truly home to all veteran groups as it covers history of all branches of service.

For more information visit: http://veteranmuseum.org/