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History Museums in San Diego

Top 3 History Museums

#1
USS Midway Museum

The USS Midway Museum is a museum onboard the longest-serving US aircraft carrier. Featuring restored aircraft, multimedia exhibits, and hands-on experiences, it's at Navy Pier in downtown San Diego.

4.9 (1,741 reviews)
#2
San Diego Automotive Museum

The Mission of the San Diego Automotive Museum is to tell the story of the social and technological past, present, and future of motorized vehicles throughout its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs. Current displays include hot rods, muscle cars, and Indian and Harley Davidson motorcycles dating back over 100 years. Additional collectables include a Shelby Cobra and two Shelby Mustangs, one personally owned by Carroll Shelby himself. Louie Mattar’s Fabulous $75,000 Car, a 1947 Cadillac modified to drive non-stop and in 1952 traveled over 6,000 miles in seven days, is here.

5 (7 reviews)
#3
Maritime Museum of San Diego

Discover the rich maritime history and witness historic artifacts at the Maritime Museum!

4.4 (14 reviews)

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