So this place is definitely one of the coolest looking museums I've ever been too. Very nicely…read moredone, I loved that each room was completely different and the dinosaurs were all really cool. This museum is definitely on the religious side rather than science. Whatever you believe you'll still have a cool time, but there was a lot of things that I would say are not facts. Great book store as well, and pretty big! I think it's worth a visit to learn or just have a different experience.

Great place to bring kids. They tell you a lot about earth, science etc and how it's connected to…read moreGod.

The Lakeside Museum is a well kept secret. The building began its long life as the rectory/home for…read morethe Church next door's pastors and their families for almost 100 years. Now it houses a wide variety of antiques and items from Lakeside's long colorful history! A personal favorite is the machine women would use to give their hair a "permanent". If you're interested in the paranormal history of Lakeside you need to stop by for a visit! As a paranormal investigator, I've conducted 2 full investigations of the museum and the Church, one in 2014 and another in 2017. My written analysis's of all recording devices along with a portable hard drive with these files are filed in the nearby Lakeside Historical Society's office and are available to the public.

Highly recommend coming and checking out the SDASm's Annex. The staff is extremely friendly and…read morehelpful. Very knowledgeable about the aircraft they have displayed. They also have some fun pedal cars and things available for kids. A great place to come, learn about some aviation history and spend time at the airport.

I am always energized by Museum Month in San Diego. Whoops, the Gillespie Field Annex does not…read morehonor Museum Month. So, I paid the $10 fee. A very chatty docent offered me a tour of the normally off-limits restoration hangar, and I enjoyed that. There is a MiG 21 in there under restoration as well as a recently painted yellow T-34 (as I recall). My attention was on the MiG. Outside, there is an interesting lineup of military aircraft, including one of San Diego's own, an F-102. The Atlas missile is also a San Diego product, as is the pedestal-mounted drone. Unfortunately, all the aircraft are showing signs of weather damage, some more than others. At least the canopies have been covered with blue tarps. The placard describing the deep blue Douglas A2D Skyshark indicated that of the 12 aircraft produced, it is the only survivor. Why is this uniquely rare aircraft displayed outside? Can't room be found for it in the Balboa Park location? It's a Navy aircraft with folding wings, so it wouldn't take up much space. It is a restoration facility, as well as a sort of catch-all for miscellaneous artifacts, most of which are aircraft-related. That said, it has a haphazard look about it that perhaps can be improved.

My son and I visited a week ago Saturday. Carol gave us the tour of the barn. There were many cool…read morehistorical items in the museum. Items from when it was a dairy farm, part of the Edgemoor Hospital and Photos of documents of Santee history. I would love to add photos to my review, but can't see how.

From the owner: Santee Historical Society operates out of the 1913 historic Edgemoor Dairy Barn Museum. Open every…read moreTuesday 10am-12pm and every 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am-2pm

The Maritime Museum of San Diego is honestly one of the most impressive history museums I've…read morevisited because the artifacts are the museum. You aren't just looking at history -- you're surrounded by ships that actually survived it. The Star of India, launched in 1863, survived mutiny, violent storms, collisions at sea, and decades carrying immigrants across dangerous oceans. Some sailors believed the ship was cursed after captains died during early voyages, yet somehow she survived long enough to become the oldest active sailing ship in the world. HMS Surprise shows the brutal reality of naval warfare during the Age of Sail. Ships like this once carried enough cannon firepower to destroy enemy vessels while sailors lived packed below deck surrounded by gunpowder, disease, and fear of battle. The Berkeley steam ferry even helped evacuate survivors during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake while much of the city burned. One of the most fascinating exhibits is the Soviet B-39 submarine from the Cold War. The inside is unbelievably cramped and gives you a real sense of what life was like beneath the ocean during one of the most dangerous periods in modern history. The USS Dolphin may have been my favorite. This experimental deep-diving U.S. Navy submarine helped test advanced underwater technology and launched the deepest-fired torpedo in naval history. The museum also includes the San Salvador, recreating the ship that explored California's coastline in 1542 -- long before America existed as a country. What makes this place incredible is the timeline it creates: 1500s exploration... 1800s global sailing... steam-powered industry... world wars... Cold War submarines... All sitting together in one harbor. This place doesn't just teach maritime history -- it shows how ships shaped exploration, immigration, trade, warfare, and entire empires.

What an absolute gem. The Maritime Museum is a collection of floating ships available to tour…read more We enjoyed the add-on ($10) 45 minute, docent-led, bay tour on the Pilot. We learned so much. The Museum is well-organized with plenty of memorabilia and artifacts to enjoy. There are several boats to explore. There's also plenty of seating along the boats, to just enjoy the scenery. The Maritime Museum is a must!

Brandy, our docent, shared incredible historical accounts of her family growing up knowing Olaf…read moreWieghorst. Brandy has a degree in archaeology. She took us all on a tour of the historic home and of the museum (two separate buildings, adjoined by a garden, including cacti). Brandy played a movie for us, highlighting the points of interest. I truly adore her bright character so much. Having just met her, she makes you feel as though you are an extension of her family. Brandy is from Jamul. We entered the house from the back and made our way to the front. Some additions were done in the fifties. In the museum, itself, two busts are of notable mention. A drum is in the center of the room. Many fascinating works of Olaf's art adorn the room in its entirety. Statues, drawings, and paintings that depict the Old West are preserved here. I became acquainted with El Dorado, thanks to Brandy. Donations are welcome. Entry is free. Meeting Brandy and hearing her heartfelt passion for her work, a labor of love, is priceless.

Who knew that Olaf was THE western artist after Remington and Russell. This little museum is…read moretotally worth the time to visit. PLUS, the garden area is an excellent example of plants in the southern region. Exhibits are well described. The docent there the day we visited was informative and the person in charge of the gardens. Donations are appreciated.

A lot of artifacts and very nice facility. Very informational. I would like more time to read all…read morethe information available there. Will be back again

The Sycuan Cultural Center is a great way to learn about the culture, community and various…read moreorganizations. The land here is somewhat small despite some of the other tribes in other parts of the County. Yet, it's still beautiful reservation! Sycuan has sovereignty, like other nations. It's been open for the past eight years, but now open to the public and the knowledge of it growing. Inside is a museum and library. It's full of such rich culture. This is such a neat place with the oak tread, a natural garden outside etc. beautiful!!!! Found this on the internet: Source: Sycuan December 23, 2016 (Sycuan Indian Reservation) -- Initiated with traditional Kumeyaay Bird Singers and Dancers, native blessings and a traditional sage smudging purification, the Sycuan Tribe unveiled the Sycuan Cultural Resource Center and Museum to a large crowd and rave reviews earlier this month. The new facility centralizes and secures an enormous amount of ancient Kumeyaay artifacts, museum quality collections, and a vast array of scholarly research featuring the famous "Shipek Collection" of Kumeyaay archives. "The Sycuan Tribe is extremely proud to open to the public our new Cultural Resource Center and Museum," stated Tribal Chairman Cody Martinez. "The history and spirit of the village of Matamo courses through and infuses the facility, exhibits and programs that will be offered here. We encourage all Native Americans -- and all San Diegans -- to visit and learn about Kumeyaay history and culture through viewing of these ancient artifacts, accessing a comprehensive collection of scholarly research, and enjoying programs and services that will foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the rich Kumeyaay culture."

I recently took an introductory beekeeping class, and it was an outstanding experience. The class…read morewas extremely well prepared and very organized. The instructor was easy to follow and clearly very knowledgeable about beekeeping. You can tell she has a deep understanding of the subject and a real passion for teaching it. The class was very informative but also easy to understand, even for complete beginners. There were people of all ages there--even kids--and everyone seemed engaged and able to follow along. The class was held at her home, which made for a very comfortable and welcoming classroom environment. She also had a great amount of personal learning materials and examples that really helped bring the information to life. I honestly can't say enough good things about the experience. She clearly has built a strong following over the years, and after attending the class it's easy to see why. She's friendly, helpful, and a true wealth of information. If you're interested in learning about beekeeping, I highly recommend taking one of her classes.

HIlary is an amazing source of knowledge and a gifted instructor that can help us really understand…read morethe inner workings of bees, how to care for them and steward with them. Very excited to be working with Girl Next Door Honey. Really appreciate the approach and guidance!

Warbirds West is been such a BLAST to be a part of! The people are fun and enthusiastic. There are…read morealways projects to do and new things learn and new people to meet. Just in my first year I've been able to attend: air shows - in town and out of town; lots of monthly pancake breakfasts; movie nights; dinner/dance with band; formation flying; flyovers; drive military vehicles; celebrate veterans; create quality friendships and meet fascinating people, many of whom are veterans. As an Aircraft Sponsor Member, I get to fly in warbirds with people I admire and trust and look forward to more! :)

Had a good collection of antique planes and trucks, but this place no longer exists. He suddenly…read morevanished and, from what I understand, re-emerged in Redding, CA.

A free quaint museum about La Mesa's humble beginnings and railroad history…read more Parking was 25 cents for 20 minutes and we finished the tour with a few minutes to spare. According to the website, tours start at 11:00 on Saturdays but the guide was willing to lead parties around prior. The entire museum consisted of two rooms with a few artifacts. Our tour guide Paul did a stellar job putting all the objects into context. While I wouldn't go out to check out the museum, this is a great spot to check out as La Mesa local. Love to see a piece of history preserved so well in SD.

If you love trains, you will love it here. The exhibits are very good, though the staic ones…read moreoutside desperately need a little TLC, but the indoor area is really nice and well done. Unfortunately, the train ride was not as exciting as I had hoped for. Dues to 'track conditions,' we only went up and back a couple of times for maybe a total of 30 minutes. However, you are able to walk around and the docents are very friendly and informative. Just wish we could have went a bit further, but it was still fun.