Museums

Exciting Museum's To Visit in San Diego

While visiting San Diego you may want to include some of their wonderful museums in your list of things to see! Their many museums provide both historical and educational experiences!

If you love ships then you won't want to miss the Maritime Museum! This floating museum consists of several historical ships that have all be restored. Their most famous ship is probably the 1863 Star of India, it's the world's only square rigged ship that's still being sailed!

The USS Midway Museum is both entertaining and educational. This historical aircraft carrier houses the museum which includes tours as well as flight simulators and other interactive exhibits.

If ancient artifacts and mummies intrigue you, don't pass up the chance to visit the San Diego Museum of Man. The museum boasts over 70,000 artifacts and archaeological discoveries from around the world, including mummies!

San Diego's Natural History Museum features exhibits about the Southwest's natural resources including the plant and animal life. It also has exhibits to learn more about dinosaurs and geology.

Train and railroad enthusiasts definitely won't want to miss the San Diego Model Railroad Museum! The museum has 24,000 square foot model railroad, the largest indoor model in the world!

You can enjoy a full size replica of the infamous Wells Fargo stagecoach at the Wells Fargo Museum, as well as view tools that were used to gather the gold!

If the future and space travel are among your hobbies, the Reuben H Fleet Science Center and Space Theater will delight you. They feature hands on exhibits and you can even go on a space mission!