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:

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

 

Book a Tour

Davis-Horton House Tours

$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.

$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.  

$20.00$60.00

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

$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.  

$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

$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.

$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.

$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.)

$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

$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!

$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!  

$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!  

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

$10.00

Horror Express 10/3 Night of the Living Dead 10/10 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari 10/17 The Brain That Wouldn't Die 10/24 Includes movie and an exclusive after-hours candle-lit self-guided haunted stories tour of the Davis-Horton House.  Tickets must be purchased online.

$59.00$65.00

Get ready for a night of thrills and chills at one of the most haunted houses on the west coast, the Davis-Horton House-- home of the Gaslamp Museum! Kick off the start of spooky season with a night of spirited cocktails, candlelit views of the museum, fortune telling, ghost hunting equipment demos, our momento mori photo booth, and more! This is a 21+ event. IDs will be checked at the door. No reentry.  All proceeds go to The Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation to continue their mission of preserving and protecting the history of the Gaslamp Quarter.

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.

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.