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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…
Owl Pellet Dissection
Do you like animals? Are you curious about archaeology? This Halloween, explore where these interests meet in a delightfully macabre fashion at our Zooarchaeology Owl Pellet Dissection Workshop. Discover the ecology of local owls and learn how archaeologists use animal…
Fall Camp
This fall, dig into the science of archaeology! Get ready for a week filled with adventure, discovery, and endless fun. Whether your child or grandchild is a budding archaeologist or just eager to experience the past in a whole new…
Members Only Lecture: 10,000 Years of Beer
Join us for a members-only presentation delving into the murky, storied archaeological past of our favorite malted beverage. From ancient Sumerian hymns to Egyptian tombs to the secretive monasteries of old Bavaria, we’ll uncover how archaeological findings such as brewing…
Kids Free San Diego: Free Pottery Kit
Pick up your free pottery kit for kids at the San Diego Archaeological Center! All month long, kids 12 and under receive FREE admission with a paid adult to more than 70 of San Diego’s favorite museums, historic sites, aquariums,…
