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Creation & Earth History Museum & Bookstore

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Multiple exhibits in an expansive space exploring world history as told through the Christian Bible. People often mention museum, kids, information, great, staff, experience, tour, science, friendly, read,


Address

10946 N Woodside Ave, Santee, CA 92071

Website

creationsd.org

Contact

(619) 599-1104

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (414 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 4:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: museum (22) kids (18) information (10) great (8) staff (7) experience (7) tour (7) science (6) friendly (6) read (6)
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  • 1/5 Amanda C. 1 year ago on Google
    If I could give zero stars, I would. I was really excited to take my children to a museum so close to home that had dinosaurs because my 3 year old is a Dinosaur lover. I was shocked to see that this museum is not science based AT ALL. It’s a religious propaganda museum that uses the bible as true historical documentation. Completely irresponsible especially because it’s geared towards children. How is a place like this legal? Don’t not come here with your children unless you want them to be brainwashed.
    23 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juan G. 1 year ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Great IRONIC Date Activity! My wife and I passed by this place a few times and were curious to see it. It did not disappoint. The museum is much larger than we expected. You could spend several hours taking in all of their exhibits and specimens. Many exhibits are quite impressive in their construction, and at $8/ticket, you would be hard pressed to find a better value for a museum off the side of the road. The captions are, of course, full of pseudoscience and superstition. It was enlightening to see how people with little to no scientific background could view these "alternative facts" as a valid and compelling narrative of natural history. We also found the staff very friendly, and they genuinely believe that the museum serves the public good. To the trolls giving this place 1-star reviews--it's a creationist museum--do you not read?
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karen S. 3 months ago on Google • 55 reviews New
    I don't understand the harsh reviews. My husband and I thought this place was delightful. A mixture of God's creations mixed with natural science. They go hand in hand. The place was well kept and the staff was friendly. Exhibits were top notch if you ask me. Even if you don't fully believe in God, the science portion of this museum was in favor as well. I learned more about the human anatomy as well as Mt Helen etc. I recommend taking a visit. The dinosaur sculptures will have your children very interested.

  • 5/5 Jarrod C. 4 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
    A very well-maintained facility with a lot of good information and displays, interactive exhibits and a bookstore. Awesome!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alia L. 4 years ago on Google
    My husband loves this place, he could stay for hours checking out everything. The church eats together after Sunday service, which is something we really loved. Everyone was really inviting. Kiddos love the butterfly display and bat cave. Staff are always super kind.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Savannah K. 3 months ago on Google • 37 reviews New
    There was just so much to take in; it was amazing! Everything was well put together and thought through. I highly recommend an all-day trip to get the whole experience! 10/10 would go again!

  • 5/5 Candy H. 1 year ago on Google • 18 reviews
    I absolutely loved the experience my children and I had walking through the entire museum. The tabernacle of Moses room was so awesome to see. My kids have been memorizing for our Jr Bible quiz and seeing the the steps through the tabernacle made it that much more clearer to picture and understand. This truly is a wonderful place to bring your family and enjoy sharing the 7 days of creation to them along with many other things. My kids favorite part was seeing the boa constructor that was brought out.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Bill H. 2 years ago on Google
    Utterly insane. Only for the deeply ironic or completely moronic.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 natasha o. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful museum with such a wealth of information! I was surprised by how big and well laid out it is inside with attractive displays.. There is a lot of scientific information here that honestly is super interesting and thought provoking for Christians and non-Christians alike. My daughters (6) and (14) loved the Tabernacle theater, the displays and the information. We sat outside in the Dinosaur garden to have a picnic lunch and have the kids share what they liked and learned. My 14 year old said we will have to come back so she can read more as we probably only read about 1/4 of the material,, if that.. Looking forward to visiting again soon.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David B. 2 years ago on Google
    spent over 2 hours going through this with two 3 year olds who are dino experts. the tabernacle was a beautifully done show. the museum was more than worth the 12$. we went to the Nat yesterday and the Creation museum has more dino things to see. just go.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 joann g. 8 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    This is a fantastic museum, a group from our church, Calvary Chapel Family Bible Church of 30+ went and got a private tour. Jen was a wonderful tour leader. We all learned very much about the awesome creation by our Lord. So glad to have gone and am looking forward to many more visits in the near future.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 pj 2 years ago on Google
    So much information! Lots of hands-on stuff for the kids to play with as they are learning. Had a great time. Tour is better for older kids and adults.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 River P. 1 year ago on Google
    Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. This place has a great book store front/gift shop. The museum is awesome 👏 I look forward to coming back here real soon.😊
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sara S. 2 years ago on Google
    Propaganda museum would be a better name. It's a bizarre religion based... I don't even know what to say. This isn't the kind of Christianity that people should approve of. Honestly, it's hard to find words appropriate for polite company. TL;DR This place is crazy religious propaganda and should be avoided. Unless you like the ludicrous and ironic.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rikki W. 1 year ago on Google
    Outstanding learning experience for all ages! We loved the new additions. Our last visit was in 2004-2005z
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Candace C. 7 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    The staff was lovely and it was a great museum. I loved that the audio tour was included with admission. There is also a nice bookstore/DVD section to purchase from. We will definitely be visiting again soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nani V. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an amazing time watching our science class come alive!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Al I. 1 year ago on Google
    Took my grandchildren and had a wonderful experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David B. 2 years ago on Google
    Every person should know the difference between creation and evolution. Here, there is so much information, either in bite-size pieces on pamphlets, or books of many kinds, even on apologetics. All the information is available for all ages. There are awesome photos of the heavens, Mount Saint Helens erupting, the Grand Canyon and numerous exhibits.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anita H. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Staff was friendly, kind, and helpful. And the museum is awesome! Included with admission are earphones that give you info on each room you enter. Kids can also do a scavenger hunt, answering questions on a treasure map of sorts and win a prize at the end. (Also included). The amount of info there, you could stay for days!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David L. 2 years ago on Google
    I never knew this was here. It was so fun for my kids and me as well. Our tour guide took the time to all the kids in our group. Even our older kids enjoyed the Museum
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Agnes L. 9 months ago on Google
    Biblical facts and evidence to support creationism; much scientific information for learning about our earth history and human body; rich, informative & fun museum for kids and adults
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maravanh P F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Time spent here. My kids are older 17, 12, and 11. And even they got a lot out of the exhibits. Very interesting to see in real life what you read about in the bible. We used their audio tour headphones which was really great and informative, its free with your ticket. Also watched the show about the Tabernacle which was fascinating. In the end there was a very powerful message about Jesus Christ. The prices were so reasonable and the gift shop was cheap! They had really cool jewelry and stones and other souvenirs. The staff was very friendly! What a great way to spend the few days before Easter. Super clean and very nice restrooms. We had a blast!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 the p. 1 year ago on Google
    Really amazing experience for kids and even adults! It's super cheap pricing I believe $4 or $6 for a child ticket and $8 for an adult ticket. It's a big interactive museum that brings everything to life! It's also Christan related. The stories of the creation of life. This is great for kids or homeschool feild trips. They have interactive readers that read to you the writing in the museum as well! There is also a gift shop!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Becky S. 1 year ago on Google
    Our family went this past week and we LOVED it! Clean facility, helpful staff, and a beautifully put together museum experience. We highly recommend it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Celina F. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place. The tour was so interesting and the guide had a lot of information to share. Great place for kids!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Felipe W. 3 years ago on Google
    Definitely a must see. It's currently closed during the pandemic, so stay tuned for updates.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark T. 11 months ago on Google
    You've got to see this place. It's huge and excellently laid out. We took our grandkids, and they want to go back again! Very interactive for kids and super informative for both kids and adults alike.

  • 4/5 Ron P. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a nice day to go visit in the afternoon

  • 5/5 Jediknight 9 months ago on Google
    Awesome kids museum and adults can stay for hours. Need to go the second time to actually get through and read everything

  • 5/5 lan 6 months ago on Google
    Awesome museum with friendly and informative staff. Entry is affordable, and great for kids!

  • 5/5 Harry H. 2 years ago on Google
    To much to see in just one visit great for all ages

  • 5/5 CARMEN A. 9 months ago on Google
    Informative fun... There's no denial of changes in the original creation. Learn about science, humanity, and faith. Come and see it yourself.

  • 5/5 Cesar and Eileen M. 2 years ago on Google
    Well laid out and worth the visit. Even the bookstore has good prices. Definitely not trying to make a lot of money but a heart for ministry. Great science field trip!

  • 5/5 Kim H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great tour. Very informative. I learned alot. Lots to take it. Will go again. 😆

  • 5/5 faisca d. 2 years ago on Google
    So much info to take in... We will return to finish up what we missed!

  • 5/5 Laurice Ann A. 2 years ago on Google
    It was fun and interesting. I love it.

  • 5/5 Sonia F. 2 years ago on Google
    Small but very cute. Informational. The kids loved it. Small playground

  • 1/5 Steve C. 2 years ago on Google
    I am agnostic and I pass this on my way to work. I've never been inside.

  • 1/5 Justin B. 2 years ago on Google
    A ridiculous pack of anti-science lies. These jokers twist the second law of thermodynamics to suit their silly story of young earth creationism with cutesy displays designed to infect young minds. Not even worth a trip to mock it.

  • 5/5 Jeffrey M. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing! A real surprise. Overwhelming experience of scientific data and information. A real eye-opener, raising significantly questions and doubts.


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