Top rated History museums in San Diego

Experience the best that San Diego has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 11 places from History museum category.

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Balboa Park
Park
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, museums, gardens & more.
4.80 (71.4K reviews)
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MCRD San Diego Command Museum
History museum
Museum focusing on Marine Corps history from the 19th century to today is also a research library.
4.80 (266 reviews)
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Maritime Museum of San Diego
Museum
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits.
4.70 (3.9K reviews)
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The San Diego Veterans Museum
Museum
Center dedicated to increasing public awareness of the contributions made by U.S. veterans.
4.70 (268 reviews)
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Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead
Museum
👍👍 This historical site has been expertly restored and is being maintained by the San Dieguito River Park organization. It's a great example of governments working together. The docents in each area of the tour were very pleasant and knowledgeable with a nice dose of humor. The history of the homestead...
4.60 (33 reviews)
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Miner's Gems and Minerals
Rock shop
Geological finds, jewelry & books share space at this historic shop known for mineral panning tours.
4.50 (390 reviews)
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Junípero Serra Museum
History museum
A Spanish Revival-style structure built to showcase the collection of the San Diego History Center.
4.50 (191 reviews)
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San Diego History Center
Museum
😐 Nice little place, about what you expect with a donation only entrance. I think that it felt a little more like an art museum where there was huge amounts of space not efficiently utilized. If the goal was history of San Diego, there were things that met that goal; however, a great deal more could...
4.50 (141 reviews)
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Whaley House Museum
History museum
Supposedly haunted, this museum in an 1850s house offers day & night tours, plus a cafe.
4.40 (1.9K reviews)
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San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
History museum
Open since 1996, museum celebrating Chinese-American culture & art in a restored mission building.
4.40 (130 reviews)
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Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House Museum
Local history museum
Victorian-era edifice housing offices, a museum, garden & hosting ghost tours & other events.
4.20 (113 reviews)
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