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The Center Museum is open to the public Monday through Friday from
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Admission to the Museum is free, with a suggested donation of $2 per person and $5 per family.
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Exhibits - Currently on exhibit at the Center:
An Introduction to Archaeology
and the Archaeology of San Diego
This exhibit provides viewers with a greater understanding of the tools, processes and research
involved in the field of archaeology. Specifically, the archaeology of the San Diego region from
10,000 years ago to present day. Gallery guides to extend the learning experience are available.
Pottery - Earth, Water, Fire and Air
The strikingly beautiful Kumeyaay ollas on display from Cleveland
National Forest provide a backdrop for a discussion on pottery in the
archaeological record. The Center is a nationally recognized curation
facility that curates federal collections, including the National Forest
Service, Department of the Interior.
Shells Tell a Story
Shells give archaeologists important clues about
the past. Shellfish were common food items
throughout all periods of prehistory. The shells
were discarded in heaped piles, called middens.
The shell middens provide information about the
environment at the time when people were
collecting and eating shellfish and how they were
processed. Utilizing the Center's archaeological
collections, teaching collections and comparative
shell collection, this exhibit provides information
on local species and encourages further
exploration in the nearby hands-on Research
Station.
Children at Play- Remnants of Childhood in the Archaeological Record
The lives of children are an important part of San Diego's history. Toys, dolls, games
and household items in the archaeological record provide clues to understanding the
every day lives of children across time.
The winning projects from the 2nd Annual Excellence in Archaeology
Celebration and Awards Ceremony are presented in an exhibit that honors
collections curated at the center that represent Excellence in Education,
Cultural Heritage and Scientific Research.
Artifact Wall - A graphic depiction
of artifacts in the Center's prehistoric and historic collections.
