TOURS & EVENTS
Advance Reservations Strongly Encouraged
Resident Free Thursdays
Every 2nd Thursday of the Month
As part of our ongoing commitment to keep the Gaslamp Museum accessible, we are proud to offer free admission for San Diego residents on every 2nd Thursday of the month. Please be prepared to present a photo ID with your address.
$0 *with valid San Diego County I.D.
MUSEUM & EVENTS CALENDAR
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EXHIBITIONS
Our Exhibition Room hosts events on a weekly and monthly basis
See what we have on display!
San Diego's First People
In partnership with the Sycuan Band of The Kumeyaay Nation we are pleased to offer an exhibit in our event hall featuring the early years of San Diego's First People. The exhibit will run from May 2 to May 30 and will include live demonstrations and interactive displays. The exhibit is open during regular museum hours during the month. Live demonstrations are free with a paid admission to the museum. Members of the Kumeyaay Nation are free.
The Art of Sandra Acra
The unique art of Sandra Acra will be showcased in the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House for the month of September. Meet the Artist and view her extraordinary creations at an Opening Night Celebration in the Exhibit Hall. All artwork is available for sale, with a portion donated to the Museum.
The Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation (GQHF) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the architecture, culture, and history of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter and tasked with safeguarding the heritage of this nationally designated historic district. We take pride in providing informative and engaging experiences to our local community and visitors alike through exhibits, lectures, educational programs, historic architectural tours, and events, including the annual Fall Back Festival Children's Historical Street Fair. Our headquarters, the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House, built in 1850, is the oldest building in downtown San Diego.
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You can support the museum by becoming a Member, by purchasing tickets to a Self-Guided Tour of the Davis-Horton House or a Guided Neighborhood Tour of the Gaslamp Quarter, or by donating to the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation.