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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…
Living Room Lecture: A Field Guide to Archaeological Oddities, Frauds, and Mysteries
Is there archaeological evidence that giant human-like creatures once walked the Earth? Did a contingent of the Lost Tribes of Israel visit New Mexico, marking their presence by etching the Ten Commandments in Hebrew into a boulder southwest of Albuquerque?…
Archaeology Summer Camp
Join us for an unforgettable week at the San Diego Archaeological Center’s KIDS DIG! Summer Camp! Embark on a journey through time as you explore the rich history and culture of our shared human past. Our expert guides will lead…
Artifact Illustration Class
The Center is proud to host Donna Walker for an artifact drawing workshop. Unlike other professions where digital technology has replaced traditional methods, researchers in archaeology still rely on the detailed drawings that an illustrator can produce. Just open an…
The Big Exchange
Membership has its benefits—especially during The Big Exchange. Use your SDAC membership card to visit local museums for free. The Big Exchange offers members of the San Diego Archaeological Center reciprocal admission at more than 40 museums, historic sites, gardens,…
Senior Wednesdays
Seniors 65+ can enjoy free admission to the Center on Wednesdays. Discover the science of archaeology through our interactive Archaeology 101 exhibit, explore the cultural periods of San Diego, and uncover the Lives and Lifestyles on Block 112: The Untold…
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. Date: Thursday, April 4, 11, and 18, 2024 Time:…