Hours & Location

Museum:

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

Hours:

In the interest of public health, The Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House is currently closed to in person visits. The safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers, and guests are always our highest priority. 

Please join us for one of our online tours or programs!

We thank you for your patience and support throughout this time. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Gaslamp Museum soon.

Museum Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, Noon to 3:30 p.m.

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

 

Book a Tour

Tours

Private Virtual Davis-Horton House Tour

Tour Downtown San Diego's oldest building the Davis-Horton House from the comfort of your own home! Built in 1850 and lived in until the late 1970s the Davis-Horton House gives a unique story of San Diego History. Lovingly restored after its donation to the city in the 1980s its period rooms tell the many stories of its former occupants and uses. Join your guide for a private tour into its history. Our virtual format allows you to go beyond the velvet ropes to get up close views of artifacts and antiques that the public rarely get to view. This tour can be customized towards your interests! All Tours are virtual over Zoom and include a PDF of our self-guided tour brochure. Tour is approximately 30 minutes. Please email us at [email protected] to book your private zoom tour. Based on staff availability. Booking must be at least 24 hours in advance.  

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Virtual Davis-Horton House Victorian Christmas Tour

$20.00

Join us for some Christmas cheer! Enjoy our special Holiday tour!  Did you know that many of our Christmas traditions originated or became popular during the Victorian Era? Step back in time to explore the festively decorated Davis-Horton House period rooms that bring to life different Victorian holiday traditions!  Daytime tours: Saturday 12-19 at 11am, or Tuesday 12-22 at 3pm. Evening candle lit tour: Wednesday 12-30 at 6pm

Tours

Private Virtual Davis-Horton House Victorian Christmas Tour

Join us for a new tour of the Davis-Horton House! Did you know that many of our Christmas traditions originated or became popular during the Victorian Era? The holidays have always been a special time at the museum and our staff and volunteers always decorated the House in style for the holiday season but this year it is truly a sight to behold- virtually! Come along with your guide to explore the period rooms decorated to explore different Victorian Holiday traditions! As a special treat you will get to continue the fun at home with a  Davis-Horton House Victorian Christmas Tour PDF full of history, activities, and other surprises! All Tours are virtual over Zoom and include access to the exclusive Victorian Christmas Tour brochure (PDF) full of fun holiday history and activities! Tour is approximately 30 minutes. Weekday daytime tours (9am-4pm) : $40.00  Weekend daytime tours (Saturday/Sunday 9am-4pm): $50.00  Evening candle lit tour (5pm-7pm) : $50.00  Please email us at [email protected] to book your private zoom tour. Based on staff availability. Booking must be at least 24 hours in advance.  

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Virtual Moonlight Tour of the Davis-Horton House

$10.00

The moon is out and the veil is thin come hear ghostly tales of the spirits that reside within!  Many souls have passed in and out of the Davis-Horton House- the oldest standing edifice in downtown San Diego, and some believe these souls never left. In its 170-year history, the house has been used as [...]

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Fall Back Scavenger Hunt

$40.00

Join the 1st ever Fall Back Scavenger Hunt! Explore the Gaslamp in this fun games for families to learn about San Diego History! $40.00 for a team with up to 5 players.

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Virtual Paranormal Investigation on Halloween Night

$10.00

Dim the lights, log on via zoom, and enjoy as we take you inside what many believe to be the most haunted house in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter. Your guide will show you various paranormal investigation tools- both vintage and modern! Then we will explore a couple of the rooms in the museum where people have claimed to experience paranormal phenomena. Halloween night only!

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Ghostly Tales virtual

$10.00 – $25.00

This month, come hear never before told tales of the Davis-Horton House's ghostly visitors from the people who know it best- the Staff of the Gaslamp Museum. For three evening's this October, join one of your hosts; Jamie, Rhiannon, or Sandee as they bring you (virtually) into the House and tell you of their own experiences of unexplained happenings, ghostly sightings, and more.  

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Gaslamp Saturday 11am Walking Tour

$0.00 – $20.00

Our Saturday Walking Tour is currently on hiatus. If you are interested in booking a private tour for your family group (4-6 people) please email us at [email protected].

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.

Events

Victorian Holiday Events

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