Casa De Balboa

The San Diego History Center is located inside of Casa De Balboa, located in San Diego's Balboa Park. The Casa De Balboa has been home to a variety of different things and had a number of names over the years, including the Museum of Natural History, the Commerce and Industries Building, the Canadian Building, the Palace of Better House, and the Electric Building. Today, as the History Center, it houses a collection of exhibits that show the history of the city of San Diego. There is also a library that holds more than two and a half million images and 45 million pieces of paper. These items chronicle the history of significant people and events of San Diego's past. The center offers a variety of public programs throughout the year including workshops, lectures, and a variety of educational opportunities for children and adults. The Center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am until 5 pm. Admissions discounts are offered for seniors, students, and military members. The second Tuesday of each month is Free Tuesday, when all residents of San Diego City and County and active military members can access the Center for free. Following your visit, stop by The History Store for San Diego memorabilia and collectibles, vintage gifts, catalogs, and books.