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San Diego Archaeological Center
The San Diego Archaeological Center is a nonprofit museum where visitors can learn the story of how people have lived in San Diego County for the past 12,000 years. Founded in 1993, the Center was the first private nonprofit dedicated to the care, management, and use of archaeological collections. Visit our museum, which is located in the picturesque San Pasqual Valley in Escondido, one mile…
Flintknapping Workshop
Step back in time and discover the fascinating craft of flintknapping in this hands-on class! Flintknapping is the ancient technique of shaping stone into tools through the application of controlled force, a skill that has been used by humans for…
Annual BBQ
Save the date for an afternoon of food, lively entertainment, and a gathering of San Diego’s archaeological community. Proceeds support our work preserving San Diego County’s cultural resources as well as school programs, lectures, workshops, and exhibits throughout the year.…
Summer Camp
We are excited to announce our summer day camp for elementary school students! Whether your child or grandchild is a budding archaeologist or just eager to experience the past in a whole new way, our camp offers something for everyone.…
Story Time with an Archaeologist
Join us on select Thursday mornings and afternoons for archaeology-themed story time at the Center. Stay afterwards to explore the museum with family-friendly activities like our Archaeology Quest and Field Lab. Kids 12 and under: Free; Adults: $5 (includes museum…
