Museum of History and Culture La Jolla

Museum of History and Culture La Jolla We inspire and empower the community to make La Jolla's diverse past a relevant part of life today Office: 7846 Eads Avenue - 10am to 4pm Monday - Friday.

Gallery: 780 Prospect Street Open Noon to 4pm Thursday – Sunday. Free Admission

Research appointments can be made by calling at 858-459-5335 ext. 3 or emailing us at [email protected].

Join featured artist MARYAM BAYAT for a conversation about the stories, ideas, and creative process behind her artworks....
08/26/2026

Join featured artist MARYAM BAYAT for a conversation about the stories, ideas, and creative process behind her artworks.

Bayat is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice bridges painting, sculpture, and functional art, transforming everyday objects into carriers of memory, identity, and resilience. Working primarily with repurposed furniture, rugs, and sculptural materials, she explores the tension between domestic space and personal freedom, tradition and reinvention.

🎟 FREE!
🗓️ Thursday, September 3 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect Street, La Jolla

📷: Pablo Mason

We’re honoring the people and partners who helped build the organization that we know and love today! Special thanks to ...
08/22/2026

We’re honoring the people and partners who helped build the organization that we know and love today! Special thanks to these supporters:

🏆 Leadership Award: Heath Fox, whose nine years as Executive Director guided the organization’s transformation from a small nonprofit to the owner of a historic building, museum, research facility, and collection.

🌟 Legacy Award: Judith Haxo, whose three decades of service, including her leadership as Board President, helped make possible the Revelle family’s transformative gift of the Wisteria Cottage and its campus.

🤝 Community Partner Award: Barona Cultural Center & Museum, for their generosity, collaboration, and unwavering support of our work and new ideas. Barona has supported us in exhibitions, mentorships, educational programs, and so many new initiatives!

We’re grateful for your leadership, dedication, and partnership. Thank you!

📷: Pablo Mason

Join us for our 4th year of La Jolla Modernism Weekend! ✨🏡Enjoy the beauty and remarkable craftsmanship of modernist arc...
08/20/2026

Join us for our 4th year of La Jolla Modernism Weekend! ✨🏡

Enjoy the beauty and remarkable craftsmanship of modernist architecture at our Home Tour on Saturday, October 3rd. 🏠🎨
Tickets on sale now! https://secure.qgiv.com/for/lajollamodernism2026/event/lajollamodernismfundraiser2026/

Want more…? 👀✨

Continue the fun with Architecture Week, where you can celebrate all things Modernism with exclusive events, inspiring architecture, and more! 🏛️💫

08/18/2026

✨Thank you for joining us in celebrating the next chapter of our organization! 

Our new name reflects the evolution of our work. We’ve long collaborated with architects, artists, scientists, writers, and experts across disciplines to make history more accessible, welcoming, and relevant to broader audiences.

We are grateful to our community of supporters who have made this milestone possible.

Thank you for visiting MHC La Jolla and for engaging with us!

📷: Bree Steffen & Pablo Mason

08/15/2026

We are excited to share that we are now the Museum of History and Culture La Jolla!

After more than sixty years as the La Jolla Historical Society, our new name reflects how our organization has grown and how our community experiences us today. We are a museum where history connects with art, architecture, culture, education, preservation, and contemporary life.

Our name is changing, but our mission remains the same. We are committed to preserving and sharing the history and culture of our region, caring for our historic campus and collections, and creating engaging exhibitions, programs, and educational experiences that are accessible to all.

We are especially grateful to our supporters, members, volunteers, and partners for helping make this next chapter possible.

Join us to celebrate!

🗓️ OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, August 15 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
🔗 FREE - Learn more and RSVP at the link in our bio!
📍 Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect Street, La Jolla

📷: John Durant

Save the date and celebrate with us!Our organization connects people through the stories, histories, and community voice...
08/12/2026

Save the date and celebrate with us!

Our organization connects people through the stories, histories, and community voices that shape our region. Join us as we share an exciting announcement about our next chapter and vision for the future!

Enjoy an open house featuring:
· Music by Par Avion
· El Guero 2 Taco Truck
· Artist guided workshop with Michelle Montjoy and Anna O’Cain from To Do - A Mending Project
· Tours
· and more!

🗓️ OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, August 15 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
🔗 FREE - Learn more and RSVP at the link in our bio!
📍 Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect Street, La Jolla

08/05/2026

The La Jolla Historical Society is working to create a stronger future for both the organization and the community while honoring the legacy of those who made it all possible!

We’re grateful to those who came before us, from the Scripps sisters and the Revelle family to our founding members. They recognized that communities need gathering spaces and that investing in the future creates lasting impact.

Today, we’re excited to carry this legacy forward by preserving and activating this historic campus as a welcoming community space!

📷: John Durant

📚 Did you know our collection includes thousands of archival materials?The La Jolla Historical Society’s collection docu...
07/29/2026

📚 Did you know our collection includes thousands of archival materials?

The La Jolla Historical Society’s collection documents the people, places, and events that have shaped La Jolla. Our materials include books, ephemera, objects, and photographs.

The collection dates back to the late 1930s when historian Howard S.F. Randolph gathered photographs and documents to create his book “La Jolla: Year by Year.” As Randolph’s collection grew, it became the start of the archival collection that LJHS maintains today.

Staff, interns, and volunteers are currently working on a digitization and cataloging project that will make the collection more accessible to the public! You can explore a selection of postcards, photographs, and objects in our online archive.

Our permanent collection is viewable for in-person research by appointment. Visit our website to learn more!

🏠 La Jolla Modernism Home Tour and Architecture Week Returns!Celebrate the beauty and legacy of modernist architecture w...
07/28/2026

🏠 La Jolla Modernism Home Tour and Architecture Week Returns!

Celebrate the beauty and legacy of modernist architecture with a weekend of exclusive events! Experience tours, engaging talks, and special programs - all spotlighting La Jolla’s iconic landmark buildings and midcentury modern architectural legacy.

Your participation directly supports the La Jolla Historical Society’s free exhibitions, educational programs, and research!

🗓️ Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 11
🔗 Learn more and purchase tickets at the link in our bio. Space is limited - advance registration is recommended!

Address

780 Prospect Street
San Diego, CA
92037

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+18584595335

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