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Valley Center History Museum Valley Center Historical Society Discover one of San Diego County's oldest and most surprising towns!

The Museum regularly presents special exhibits and displays which are on view for a limited engagement.

National Hispanic Heritage Month continues to October 15, and the Valley Center History Museum is inviting visitors to v...
09/26/2026

National Hispanic Heritage Month continues to October 15, and the Valley Center History Museum is inviting visitors to view displays spotlighting the earliest Hispanic settlers in Valley Center and Pauma Valley.

National Hispanic Heritage Month continues to October 15, and the Valley Center History Museum is inviting visitors to view displays spotlighting the earliest Hispanic settlers in Valley Center and Pauma Valley. An exhibit will introduce visitors to Pio Pico, the last governor of California under Me...

The Valley Center - Pauma Unified School District board approved a 20-year license agreement between the district and th...
08/19/2026

The Valley Center - Pauma Unified School District board approved a 20-year license agreement between the district and the Valley Center History Museum that could lead to the restoration of the 144-year-old Bear Valley Courthouse that sits on the district-owned Martin Gang property located at 28922 Cole Grade Rd., which is easily seen from the road.

The Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District board Thursday night August 13, approved a 20-year license agreement between the district and the Valley Center History Museum that could lead to the restoration of the 144-year-old Bear Valley Courthouse that sits on the district-owned Martin Gang pro...

Congratulations to our Essay/Poetry contest winner: 9-year-old Cardiff Reynolds. We’ll proudly display your work in the...
07/04/2026

Congratulations to our Essay/Poetry contest winner: 9-year-old Cardiff Reynolds. We’ll proudly display your work in the museum for the next couple of weeks.

It's always great when someone we feature stops by. VCHS Class of '04 graduate and former pro QB, Kevin Craft!From his d...
07/04/2026

It's always great when someone we feature stops by.
VCHS Class of '04 graduate and former pro QB, Kevin Craft!
From his days playing quarterback for SDSU, Mt. SAC, and UCLA to his current role as the head football coach at Riverside City College, Kevin has made our community proud. You can even check out his dedicated feature inside the history museum!
Pictured here: Kevin alongside longtime History Museum supporter, Jack Bose. Thanks for stopping by, Kevin!

Pie Eating Contest Winner - Adults BEN
07/04/2026

Pie Eating Contest Winner - Adults
BEN

Pie Eating Contest Winner - ages 11-15PATRICK
07/04/2026

Pie Eating Contest Winner - ages 11-15
PATRICK

Pie Eating Contest Winner ages 5-10BEN
07/04/2026

Pie Eating Contest Winner ages 5-10
BEN

Costume Contest Winner - MenJONATHAN
07/04/2026

Costume Contest Winner - Men
JONATHAN

Costume contest winner - Women SILVIA
07/04/2026

Costume contest winner - Women
SILVIA

Costume Contest - kids winner KAMERON
07/04/2026

Costume Contest - kids winner
KAMERON

Address

29200 Cole Grade Road
Valley Center, CA
92082

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(760) 749-2993

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