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San Diego Archaeological Center
The San Diego Archaeological Center is a nonprofit museum, education, and research facility 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…
Ancient Echoes: Pints & Pigments
In this installment of our Ancient Echoes, you’ll make art the ancient way! Using natural pigments and a little human creativity, you’ll produce a one-of-a-kind paleolithic art piece (no cave required). All art materials will be provided. Tickets include two…
Kids Pottery Workshop
Get creative this October! Join us for a pottery workshop and museum open house. Create your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Museum admission and pottery workshop are free for kids 12 and under. For more details…
Living Room Lecture: Coffin Reuse in Ancient Egypt
In this lecture, Kara Cooney will discuss her latest book, Recycling for Death, a meticulous study of the social, economic, and religious significance of coffin reuse during the Ramesside and early Third Intermediate periods. This book is the culmination of…
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…