Junipero Serra Museum Presidio Park

03/05/2022

UPDATED HOURS FOR SUMMER:

Saturday, June 25, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday, July 9, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday, August 6, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday, August 13, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday, August 20, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday, September 3, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Friday, September 16, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Friday, September 23, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday, September 24, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday, October 8, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 15, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Thursday, October 20, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 22, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Friday, October 28, Closed
Saturday, October 29, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

02/25/2022

The Serra Museum is reopening this Saturday.
On SUNDAY, we're hosting a walking tour.

This walking tour focuses on the Presidio de San Diego, buried underground below the Serra Museum. Learn about the historical significance of this site going back to deep time, how the unique river and marine environment attracted people to the site since the beginning of time. Discover how archaeologists and historians have been able to understand what buildings and structures were there, and reconstruct what they may have looked like. Afterwards, browse around the new exhibition inside the Serra Museum. Hear from Kumeyaay people today,the people that lived along the river’s edge since time immemorial, as well as the stories of people that came to settle the area, and why the Presidio continues to be a significant site.

Please note that at this time the Serra Museum is not ADA accessible. This walking tour will be over several different elevations, consisting of uneven surfaces and paths, some sloped or with stairs, and few with handrails. Please wear appropriate footwear.

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01/06/2022

"The age has left its mark on it, as it has on all of us after we suffer under the raves of time," Tony Cortes with the Conrad Prebys Foundation said. "But this will give the opportunity to make things better and really improve the appearance of this great landmark."

12/23/2021

The Conrad Prebys Foundation, the local philanthropic organization well known for providing vital funds in support of the visual and performing arts, higher education, youth development, healthcare, and medical research, has granted $330,000 to the San Diego History Center for the restoration of the North Tower and East Façade of the Junípero Serra Museum in Presidio Park.

This restoration of the North Tower and East Façade of the 93-year- old building will match the West Façade restoration work completed in 2019 and debuted at the celebration of the 250 anniversary of contemporary San Diego. This final phase is expected to be completed by mid-February and the Museum will reopen to the public to experience its popular interactive exhibitions that focus on the story of San Diego around its namesake river and its life-giving force.

Cited above the original Presidio, the museum is an architectural icon for our region, the work of Master Architect William Templeton Johnson, and features the Mission Revival architecture style that is so successful it is often mistaken for the first California mission although it was dedicated on July 16, 1929. Popular with education groups and researchers worldwide, The Serra Museum, cited above Old Town, is also acknowledged as one of the region’s most important historical destinations.

This location is sacred, valued land of the Kumeyaay, and is a focal point of California’s rich legacy of Spanish, Mexican, Californios and Americans heritage.

09/14/2021

The Museum is currently closed for renovation and will reopen in Mid-February 2022.

09/10/2021

Awesome news....

07/08/2021

Update: The Serra Museum will be open on Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11 from 11a to 2p. Hope to see you!

06/19/2021

Update: The Serra Museum will be closed to the public on Saturday, June 19 for a private event. The Museum will reopen on Sunday, June 20 at 11am.

04/16/2021

10/12/2020

This , The San Diego History Center acknowledges that modern San Diego County is built upon the unceded native homelands of the Kumeyaay, Luiseño, Cahuilla, Cupeño and Juaneño. We acknowledge and thank these Indigenous communities and activists who partner with us to ensure their histories and culture continue to thrive.

Pictured here are Kumeyaay veterans at the raising of the Kumeyaay Nation flag at the Serra Museum in Presidio Park, July 16, 2019.

09/06/2020

Need a break from the heat? The Junípero Serra Museum is open this Sunday from 11a - 4p. It's a cool place.... literally.

09/03/2020

Our team is busy preparing for our reopening on September 4, and we want to be sure you know what to expect when you return to the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park and the Junípero Serra Museum in Presidio Park.
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😷 In accordance with state and city regulations, face coverings are required for guests and staff.​⁣
↔️ Please remain 6+ feet away from anyone not in your party.​⁣
🧼 High-touch surfaces will routinely be cleaned by museum staff.​⁣
👐 Hand sanitizer will be available.​⁣
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See you soon.

09/01/2020

San Diego 101: The History of Our Region
This Zoom webinar series of hour-long presentations will be led monthly by SDHC Community Historian Barry Goldlust. Barry is a dedicated volunteer who is passionate about bringing San Diego history to life.

The presentation for September is scheduled for:
Tuesday, September 13
Noon-1pm on Zoom

Settling the San Diego Mission and Presidio
As the first permanent European settlement in Alta California, the founding of the mission and presidio in San Diego was a major turning point in the history of the region. Mission San Diego de Alcalá and the Presidio de San Diego were the products of an expanding Spanish empire that would bring new people to the region; alter the Native cultures; and introduce new foods, animals, and technology.

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As the first permanent European settlement in Alta California, the founding of the mission and presidio in San Diego was a major turning point in the history of the region. Mission San Diego de Alcalá and Presidio de San Diego were the products of an expanding Spanish empire that would bring new pe...

08/18/2020

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06/22/2020

George Ramsey founded Hotel Douglas in 1924 as a place for the black community.

05/26/2020

05/23/2020

In partnership with , we present to you our 3nd book, "San Diego Memories: A Time of Change – The 1960s and 1970s

What we’re looking for?

Share family pictures from the 1960s and 1970s in the Greater San Diego area.

Submit photos online and learn more at:
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Deadline: July 14, 2020

05/14/2020

Scott K shared his COVID-19 story with a beautiful photo of the Serra Museum.

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