Visit the San Diego Archaeological Center

Museum Hours:  
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
and Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
NOTE: OPEN JULY 4th
The Center museum is open to the public, with a suggested donation of $2 per person or $5 per family.

16666 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, California 92027-7001
(760) 291-0370

The San Diego Archaeological Center is a museum where visitors can learn the story of how people have lived in San Diego County for the past 10,000 years. In addition to its role as a museum, the Center serves as an education and research facility and is the only local organization dedicated to the collection, study, curation and exhibition of San Diego County's archaeological artifacts. view more info

The Center is located on Rte. 78, 1.5 miles East of the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Bus Route 386-NCTD BREEZE.

Archaeology: the study of the human past through its material remains.
Artifact: any portable object made, modified, or used by humans.

Curation: the care, management, and use of archaeological collections. Care means to prevent deterioration, management means that collections are organized and accessible, and use means making collections available for scientific research, public education and cultural use.

Mission Background on Center Curation Crisis

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Kid's Stuff at the Center

Become a Junior Archaeologist, Learn what it feels like to do your own research and play our artifact matching game at the Center or visit our online page for fun activities!

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The Center's Capital Campaign

The Center has launched a Capital Campaign that will position the Center as a regional tourist destination.
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