• Overview

    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…

  • Featured Event

    San Diego Gives 2024

    Join the San Diego Archaeological Center for San Diego Gives, a day of giving all about harnessing the collective power of San Diegans to support local nonprofits. Now through September 5, we need your help to raise $10,000 to preserve…

  • Featured Event

    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…

  • Featured Event

    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…

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    Art with an Archaeologist

    Free admission for kids on select Saturdays! Join us for family-friendly activities in our classroom, where you can create your own art with an archaeologist, become a junior archaeologist with our miniature excavation units, and curl up with a book…