• Overview

    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…

  • Featured Event

    El Presidio de San Diego Lecture

    Local archaeologist and historian Richard L Carrico will be joining us to talk about his latest book, El Presidio de San Diego: Excavating Southern California’s Lost City, where he uncovers San Diego’s first European settlement. Founded in 1769, the ruins…

  • Featured Event

    Annual BBQ

    Save the date for an afternoon of food, lively entertainment, and a gathering of San Diego’s archaeological community. Test your aim at our archery and atlatl range for all ages, enter our opportunity drawing for a chance to win cool…

  • Featured Event

    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.…

  • Featured Event

    North County Archery Club

    The San Diego Archaeological Center is hosting the North County Archery Club on the last Saturday of each month. All ages and skill levels are welcome, with gear available first-come-first-served. Archers are invited to explore the museum and learn about…