Hours & Location

Museum:

Gaslamp Museum
at the Davis-Horton House
410 Island Ave. San Diego, CA 92101
Call Us (619) 233-4692

Hours:

Museum Hours:

The Gaslamp Museum will be CLOSED for tours on Friday December 13th for a special event. Grab your tickets to Friday the 13th at the Gaslamp Museum today!

Tuesday- Pre-booked private self-guided tours 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday- General Admission 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..

Administrative Office:
Tuesday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm

Holiday Closures: 

Christmas: 

Tuesday, December 24th- Closed

Wednesday, December 25th- Closed

Thursday, December 26th- Closed

New Years:

Tuesday, December 31st- Closed

Wednesday, January 1st- Closed

 

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Davis-Horton House Tours

Davis-Horton House Tours

General Admission- Victorian Christmas Self-Guided Tours of the Davis-Horton House

$10.00

This December, learn this history of Victorian Christmas traditions as you take a self-guided tour through the decked halls of the Davis-Horton House! Keep an eye out for hidden nutcrackers along the way—find them all, and win a prize! And don't forget to get your special-edition commemorative sticker before you leave! Wednesday-Saturday 10am-4pm.

New

Davis-Horton House Tours

Christmas Candlelit Tour

$15.00

Get into the "spirit" of the holiday season on a guided candlelit Christmas tour of the Davis-Horton House!

Join us on a special holiday tour through each festively decorated room of the oldest House in the historic Gaslamp Quarter ! Your guide will share the history of some beloved Christmas traditions and, in true Victorian fashion, a few ghostly tales!

Friday, December 20, at 5:00 pm

Tour will last approximately 45 mins

$15 per person.

Reservations required.

Davis-Horton House Tours

General Admission- Historical Self-Guided Tours of the Davis-Horton House

$8.00

Historical self-guided tour of the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY (10am - 4pm) Final Tours encouraged 30 minutes before closing.  

Davis-Horton House Tours

Private Self-Guided Tour of the Davis-Horton House

$20.00 – $60.00

Reserve a private viewing of the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House for your family group! TUESDAY'S ONLY  

Davis-Horton House Tours

General Admission- AUDIO Tour of the Davis-Horton House

$8.00 – $12.00

Audio tour of the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY (10am - 5pm) Final Tours 30 minutes before closing.  

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General Admission- Self-Guided Tour of the Davis-Horton House- Haunted Stories

$8.00

Haunted Stories self-guided tour of the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House focuses on the paranormal experiences of visitors and staff. The Gaslamp Museum will be open from 2PM-5PM on Friday October 13th. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY (10am - 5pm)  

Walking Tours

Events

Specialty Tour: Ghosts of the Gaslamp II

$0.00 – $25.00

Don't miss your chance to uncover Downtown San Diego's mysteries with Ghosts of the Gaslamp II—a deeper dive into the shadows of the past with historian and resident ghost lady, Sandee Wilhoit! Building on the stories explored in our popular Ghosts of the Gaslamp tour, this exclusive specialty tour reveals new, chilling untold stories about the spirits that linger in San Diego's Historic Gaslamp Quarter. DECEMBER 6th at 5:00 PM 90 minutes - Wear comfortable walking shoes! 410 Island Avenue Please check in at the Museum's ticket window 10 minutes before your tour begins. NO REFUNDS. We are unable to reschedule specialty tours.

Tours

Gaslamp Saturday 11 AM Walking Tour

$0.00 – $25.00

Take a tour with one of our docents and learn the history of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter through the stories of the beautiful Victorian buildings that adorn the district. Reservations are strongly suggested. Tours cannot be guaranteed without reservation. Please note before booking that there are NO REFUNDS. Interested in a Private tour? Please email [email protected] to inquire.

Tours

Gaslamp Thursday 3 PM Walking Tour

$0.00 – $25.00

Take a tour with one of our docents and learn the history of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter through the stories of the beautiful Victorian buildings that adorn the district.   This tour is open to the public but reservations are strongly suggested. Tours cannot be guaranteed if no reservation is made. Please note before booking that there are NO REFUNDS. Interested in a Private tour? Please email [email protected] to inquire.

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Strange & Spooky History Tour (30 minutes)

$0.00 – $20.00

Step into the shadows of the Historic Gaslamp Quarter on this 30-minute guided neighborhood tour uncovering ghostly legends, historical true crime tales, and more! This haunting jaunt Downtown is perfect for history buffs, paranormal enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a fun activity before a night out on the town! (Tours are not guaranteed without reservation.)

Tours

Ghosts of the Gaslamp Friday Walking Tour

$0.00 – $25.00

Take a stroll through the Gaslamp’s haunted history with Davis-Horton House historian, Sandee Wilhoit, who will recount ghostly happenings of the past...and of the present. Visit hotels, saloons, brothels and a long-ago funeral parlor, and end your tour INSIDE the Gaslamp’s most haunted edifice - the Davis-Horton House.   The tour takes place rain or shine. Reservations are strongly recommended but please note before booking that there are NO REFUNDS.  

Virtual tours

Virtual Tours

On Demand Video Tour Wyatt Earp in the Gaslamp

$15.00

  Video Length: 12 minutes and 14 seconds Available immediately after purchase.  Please read purchase notes for video password. Interested in learning even more or seeing the sites in person? Contact us for a private Wyatt Earp walking tour!

Virtual Tours

Virtual Video Tour Business, Banks, and Booze; The 1920’s Gaslamp

$15.00

Do you know where you can still see the marble imprints from years of people waiting at a bank? Did you know the San Diego Zoo started in a basement in the Gaslamp? Do you know which building had underground tunnels leading towards the bay? Or where Stingree Hooch was being distilled? Find out all this and more with our Business, Banks, and Booze tour for the Gaslamp in the 1920s!  

Virtual Tours

On Demand Virtual Video tour

$10.00

Take a look inside the oldest building in Downtown San Diego! Our newest tour allows you to explore the Davis-Horton House even when it's closed. Learn about the history of the building and its residents from William Heath Davis to modern time. If you miss exploring the historic rooms or want to visit for the first time, this tour is for you!  

Virtual Tours

Private Virtual Davis-Horton House Tour

Please email the museum at [email protected] or leave us a message at 619-233-4692 with the amount of participants and your top three day/time combinations. Tours must be booked a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Please see below for tour information.    

Events

Events

Friday the 13th: Spirits of the Season

$35.00 – $45.00

This December, our Friday the 13th party returns… with a festive twist! Join us for an evening of holiday spirits at one of the most haunted houses on the West Coast, the iconic Davis-Horton House. Festive frights come together for a one-of-a-kind evening where you can expect holiday cocktails, cozy tea leaf reading demos, ghost stories, and Victorian ornament making while admiring the decked halls of Downtown San Diego’s oldest structure by twinkling Christmas light! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM 21+ ONLY | IDs checked at gate All proceeds go to The Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation to continue their mission of preserving and protecting the history of the Gaslamp Quarter.

Events

Specialty Tour: Ghosts of the Gaslamp II

$0.00 – $25.00

Don't miss your chance to uncover Downtown San Diego's mysteries with Ghosts of the Gaslamp II—a deeper dive into the shadows of the past with historian and resident ghost lady, Sandee Wilhoit! Building on the stories explored in our popular Ghosts of the Gaslamp tour, this exclusive specialty tour reveals new, chilling untold stories about the spirits that linger in San Diego's Historic Gaslamp Quarter. DECEMBER 6th at 5:00 PM 90 minutes - Wear comfortable walking shoes! 410 Island Avenue Please check in at the Museum's ticket window 10 minutes before your tour begins. NO REFUNDS. We are unable to reschedule specialty tours.

New

Davis-Horton House Tours

Christmas Candlelit Tour

$15.00

Get into the "spirit" of the holiday season on a guided candlelit Christmas tour of the Davis-Horton House!

Join us on a special holiday tour through each festively decorated room of the oldest House in the historic Gaslamp Quarter ! Your guide will share the history of some beloved Christmas traditions and, in true Victorian fashion, a few ghostly tales!

Friday, December 20, at 5:00 pm

Tour will last approximately 45 mins

$15 per person.

Reservations required.

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Welcome to GQHF

The Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation (GQHF) provides San Diego residents and visitors with museum exhibits, programs and tours offered through the Davis-Horton House, the oldest residence in the Gaslamp Quarter. GQHF also hosts popular annual events including the Children’s Fall Back Festival and ShamRock.

Explore our website to learn more about the Gaslamp’s history and the Foundation, which is tasked with safeguarding the heritage of this nationally designated historic district.