This museum is huuuuuge. It's a bit confusing for a tourist who doesn't speak the language. I first…read moreentered the building, which I thought was the main building and started wondering around trying to find the ticketing area, but there was none. I found myself in a gallery until a security guard told me that this is a ticketed area and told me to get a ticket from the gift shop. I went to the gift shop and bought my ticket and then they directed to a separate building where the museum actually was. While I walked there, I passed by an aquarium and walked in and it turned out that you need a separate ticket for it! I left the aquarium and continued my quest to find the museum. I passed by a garden with various statues, pretty cool and the museum and right behind that. Went into the museum building and walked in to what I thought was part of the exhibit and it turned out to be the back part of it and I was directed to go to the other end. Yes! I finally found it! They took my ticket and I entered the museum exhibit area. It's a gallery of the history of Mexico from ancient times to almost current day. I love that for most of the articles, there's an English translation below it as well. Definitely recommend checking out this museum. Don't get lost!

Though I've been to this plaza a dozen times I never actually went in to enjoy the museum. It was a…read morenice place to get respite from the sun and heat after enjoying the outside event. The museum is very well thought out, interesting and well designed. It gives a history focusing on the Baja California region of Mexico. It was very informative and helped to learn a lot about the area, its indigenous people and how it came to be the Baja we know today. I enjoyed it immensely though do wish there was more emphasis on the indigenous communities and their contributions to the culture and not so heavy on the impact of the Spanish especially the priests and monks. They do history a disservice by not mentioning the atrocities that transpired against the native people by the conquerers both religious and otherwise in the name of religion and "gentrification". We need to be honest, so that these crimes against humanity are not soon repeated.

This historic building is walking distance from the cruise port and free to explore! We noticed…read moremany tour buses and excursion groups arrive in waves. We entered through the courtyard where several small vendors sold souvenirs. It was convenient for me to pick up a few gifts for friends in a low-key setting compared to the crowded shopping spots around Ensenada. Walking around the building, there is a mural highlighting missions along the coast, various rooms with historic artwork and preserved architecture. I especially liked this circular room that had art on the ceiling. We made our way to the bar where they gave samples of margaritas and Mexican coke. We ordered a Tamarindo Margarita to enjoy in the courtyard. It provided a light buzz and was only $9. https://yelp.to/yvJyIxstTB Towards the front of the building is a small coffee shop. This exits to the outdoor area where many people relaxed on the lawn. Cool spot! We spent roughly an hour here. I would come back for another margarita. Maybe get the mango next time :)

The historic Hotel Riviera del Pacifico in Ensenada was first opened in 1930! It is impressive how…read morewell this monument has been preserved for nearly 100 years. The locals refer to it as Ex-hotel Riviera. It is now used by the Mexican government to manage different types of municipal business. I drove from Sacramento to Ensenada as part of the dual citizenship campaign that happens once a year. I've been working diligently to get dual citizenship for my children as I am dual citizen, myself of Mexico and the USA. They could not have chosen a better location to perform such a ceremony. There is a restaurant on site, but I did not get an opportunity to try the food. If you appreciate history of Mexico, this might be a neat site to walk-through.

A historical & cultural landmark that's not to be missed…read more Brief history of the park, its 7 acres of the most Chicano murals in the world. In the 60's the neighborhood was demolished and split in two for the freeway with a promise of a park as a compromise, which was later rescinded. In 1971 after protests against the withdrawal of the promise the park was signed into law and the murals came soon after. It's an emotional experience looking at the murals and words, given the history of it. Because of the efforts of many we can now enjoy the park , kids can play, families can gather, and those of us who visit can learn and admire the artwork.

Loved the experience of connecting to our history and those that came before us to pave the way for…read moreus. We must not forget where we came from, our roots. We got to hear from the artist himself. An amazing family experience.

We come to TJ when there are events like the bi-annual art feat, vegan feast etc…read more IMAX is the bomb. The tickets prices are so reasonable compared to SD, so this place never disappoint us. This time we saw OCEAN- very informative! The seating are nice and recline back. There's nothing to complain about! It's right next for the culture center/ like in the heart of TJ!

My kids love discovery and science museums--we've visited them in three countries now, and five US…read morestates. This was their first time traveling to Ensenada, so we decided to book a tour of this museum just outside the cruise port. We were picked up by bus and transported to the museum, and were given a walking tour of the full museum. What once was built for office space for the port just before the pandemic hit and then abandoned when the industry took a hit, was repurposed as a community natural history museum. While Caracol Museo de Ciencias is still growing, what they have done with the space so far is wonderful. Right now, they are focusing on quality over quantity...this museum is small and mighty, and is worthy of anyone interested in learning more about the natural history of Baja California. The exhibits are bilingual in Spanish and English, and masterfully incorporate technology and real samples, along with plenty for the senses and young at heart. There are small live creatures, interactive displays, sand pits to dig for fossils, animatronic dinosaurs, a planetarium show, and a gift shop. There is also a cute and stinky resident ferret. The guide was brilliant--her enthusiasm for the museum and the subjects she spoke about was infectious, and I appreciated how she kept us all engaged and kept us moving at a decent pace. I know there are several areas of the museum that are still growing, and I look forward to returning in a few years to see how much it has grown. Definitely worth a visit!

This was a "surprise" destination as we didn't really plan any excursions for Land Days during our…read moreCabo/Ensenada cruise, and I randomly saw how close this place was to where our ship was docked. Not to mention admission is so cheap it might as well be free! The museum is on the smaller side, but they have a tour guide assigned to each group. Our guide took us (and another family) and introduced every exhibit from beginning to end. Our kids had a blast and it was nice to spend time more indoor than out since it was SO hot and humid when we were there!

Elaine was my children's instructor for aerial!! Wow, what a great instructor. My children still…read moretalk about the experience. Elaine is a wonderful teacher. She is patient, her teaching style is awesome. She clicks with kids. She is a complete professional and she is a beautiful person on the inside and out!!!

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August Stop 15 Came…read morehere just to stop by after camping the night before. Their hours are very limited so be aware of that! Inside is a small museum and a little gift shop. The museum focuses a lot on the wildlife and provides a ton of historical information about the state park. The gift shop also had some cool trinkets and apparel available to purchase! Such a great stop for kids and it is sweet to know it is run by volunteers. The volunteer ranger at the shop was really nice and even gave us tips about our upcoming visit to Julian!

This small museum and gift shop is a nice stop when visiting the Cuyamaca Ranch State Park. You'll…read morelearn about the surrounding wildlife the local botany and the rich history of these once gold rich mountains. Perhaps the biggest reason to visit this center is that on Sundays from 10AM to 12PM there are free art programs for the kids. On our trip both Max and Carmen shared their wealth of knowledge of the park and organized several fun activities. Other things to see here: - Cold Stream Trail - Dyar House - Restrooms

Today, a group of us enjoyed a docent tour at the Museum of Making Music. It was fantastic. Our…read moredocents, Jim and Greg, were so knowledgeable and full of information about the instruments and their history. The museum is a beautiful space and tour made the experience even better. We so appreciate the docents time today and their obvious time in preparing for the tour. I highly recommend a group tour. You need a minimum of ten people and need to request the tour at least two weeks in advance. So worth it! Thank you for an awesome experience. We will be back!

Such an incredible learning experience coming here to the Museum of Making Music. Free parking with…read moreplenty of space in the lots. Upon entering, you see a piano-shaped desk. The entrance to the museum is on the side, and at first it seems like you're just going to a store. Well, turns out that's the gift shop section and once you finish circling through the museum you end up back where you started! Anyways, we were able to walk in and get tickets up front. We were shown a video on the foundation of the museum and we had a demonstration on how to utilize the tablet kiosks in front of each section. I thought it was very cool to see especially modern instruments and how they looked in the past. It feels really good to appreciate how far instruments have come and how music has really shaped the human experience. I saw many people of all ages come here and enjoy. My favorite part would definitely be the interactive sections where you get to strum or play with some instruments. I definitely wished I knew how to play some chords! Definitely worth a visit at least once.