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    Olaf Wieghorst Museum

    4.4 (9 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Mike M.

    This small museum and art gallery honors Olaf Weighorst who was a famous painter of primarily Western Art living near El Cajon. Weighorst was in my opinion just as good as Frederic Remington and Charles Russell who were more famous. They all could capture the spirit of the American West including the really difficult task of realistically depicting horses in paintings. Weighorst was also somewhat of a movie star. Friends with John Wayne, he briefly starred in McClintock! (a western comedy with Maureen O'Hara) and El Dorado (one of Duke's best with Robert Mitchum and James Caan). There is a small display counter in the museum of artifacts from both movies. This facility does ask for a $5 donation for adults on the weekends. There is also a large cactus garden outside along with Weighorsts' old home which was transported here. It is open once a month for tours. During my visit the manager gave me a tour that was appreciated. If you are in the area, this is a nice place to visit that will take about 15-20 minutes. They regularly have traveling artists exhibit their work for purchase. The museum also has a small gift shop. Street parking out front.

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    Back to see this museum again. Lots of changes and improvements. Some new art and new exhibits. Pretty cool.

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    San Diego Air & Space Museum Gillespie Field Annex

    4.2(22 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    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.

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    4.0(405 reviews)
    12.2 miBalboa Park
    Walk-ins welcome
    Large group friendly

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    3.7(543 reviews)
    11.6 miBalboa Park

    This is always a fun time. If your expecting a quiet museum trip, this is not your museum. It is…read morealways filled with kids and loud. However it's really meant to be that way, very interactive and fun. There are currently 4 levels. LL, 1, 2, and 3. 4 is currently under construction. LL is fossils. 1 floor is gift shop and kids rooms. 2nd floor is dinosaur and local animal habitat. 3rd floor is gems and library. There is enough stuff in here to keep you busy for a couple hours. Lots of San Diego native stuff and facts about where we live. I will say to me it's a little small and everytime something is closed. But still fun to go, I would just aim for a free day if your a local or if your a visitor it's worth to learn about San Diego and natural history.

    Just visited this week. Probably our fourth visit in five years as our son is a big fan of Natural…read moreScience Museums. As of this writing, they're currently under construction raising the roof (no fourth floor access) and renovating the first floor. Currently, access to the building is on the second floor. They are part of the ASTC Travel Passport Program, so if you have an out of town membership to a participating program, you can get free admission here. My favorite part of the museum is a 7.5 minute "film" by a small Airstream RV. It shows the silhouette of two kids in a tent and the adventure covers all the animals they might run into out in the desert. Other things I found interesting were: The fossilized leg and hip bones of an Ankylosaurus that was found locally in Carlsbad. Different preserved animal specimens like a full anaconda skin, a whale vertabrae, a spotted skunk, and a thorny oyster. They're currently working on a fossilized Bison skull and neck Assorted skeletons and models of larger animals. A small section on minerals A giant pendulum I would consider this a medium sized museum where most families would spend around 1.5-2 hours there.

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    4.0(711 reviews)
    11.8 miBalboa Park

    Absolutely one of my favorite spots in San Diego! The Japanese Friendship Garden is such a…read morepeaceful, serene escape right in the middle of the city. From the moment you walk in, everything feels calm, quiet & beautifully maintained. Hubby & I spent the morning at a museum around the corner & decided to walk over to check out the garden. I could have spent hours wandering through the winding paths, admiring the stunning koi ponds filled with colorful fish, listening to the soothing sounds of the waterfalls & taking in all of the lush greenery surrounding the garden. The flowers were absolutely gorgeous & smelled heavenly. I especially loved all of the vibrant leafy greens, bamboo, trees & delicate plants that made the entire space feel so tranquil & immersive. There are so many little hidden corners & scenic spots to sit, relax, meditate & just enjoy the sounds of nature. It is definitely the kind of place that instantly lowers your stress level. The garden is beautifully designed with traditional Japanese touches throughout, making it feel both elegant & welcoming. Whether you are looking for a quiet afternoon, a romantic stroll, beautiful photo opportunities or simply a break from the busy city, this place is a gem. We left feeling refreshed & relaxed. Highly recommend.

    I wanted to love it like I loved the Japanese Tea Garden at Golden Gate Park is San Francisco…read more Layers. Color. Amazing. Go look online. Balboa Part iteration just wasn't it. Pretty but also ho-hum when you grew up with something so magical. Also, the parking g sucked!! Not only do you have to pay, but there is one single machine to pay. Huge and pack lot. There are better ways to spend the afternoon....which I hate saying because at my core, I like a park/museum situation and look to those venues fir food times in any city where I'm a tourist.

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    3.8(324 reviews)
    11.8 miBalboa Park

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