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 Quarter Historical Foundation will be suspending all programs, tours, and temporarily closing the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House. The safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers, and guests are always our highest priority. We will continue to monitor and take advisement from health authorities on when the best time to reopen will be.

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

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].

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Gaslamp Thursday 1pm Walking Tour

$0.00 – $20.00

Our Thursday 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].

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Ghosts of the Gaslamp Tour

$0.00 – $20.00

The Ghosts of the Gaslamp Tour is currently on hiatus.  Please email us at [email protected] to inquire about future availability. 

 

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Paranormal Investigation of the Davis-Horton House.

$40.00

Paranormal Investigations are currently on hiatus. Please join us for Ghostly Tales virtual to hear about the experiences staff have had working in the house.

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Moonlight Tour of the Davis-Horton House

$10.00

The Moonlight Tour is currently on hiatus.  Please email us at [email protected] to inquire about future availability. 

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Shady Ladies and Hop Heads Historical Pub Crawl and Walking Tour

$10.00 – $20.00

Please reserve tour at least 24 hours ahead of scheduled time. Please confirm tour if scheduled less than 24 hours ahead of time.  Hit the streets- and this time, the bars!- of the Gaslamp. Created in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding New Town San Diego, now downtown, the combination historical tour and [...]

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

“History Talks!” Lecture : Thursday, October 29th, 2020 at 7 PM

Take a virtual road trip with us up the California Coast to Casa Romantica in [...]

Fall Back Festival

FALL BACK 2020 Is going Virtual! On November 1 at 11 AM join us on [...]

“History Talks!” Lecture : Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 7 PM

Join us on October 15th at 7 PM as Statewide President of the Friends of [...]

Ghostly Tales with the GQHF Staff this spooky season

One of the most common questions we get from our guests at the museum is, [...]

“History Talks!” Lecture : Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 7 PM

Founded in 1769 by Junípero Serra, Mission San Diego de Alcalá was the first of [...]

The Kumeyaay-Diegueño People of Southern California: History and Culture from Pre-Contact to the Present.

For thousands of years the Kumeyaay-Diegueño people have called this region of Southern California home. [...]

February is Museum Month in San Diego!

February is Museum Month! Pick up a San Diego Museum Month pass at participating San [...]

OH! San Diego 2020

Save the date for Open House 2020! Open House 2020 will take place March 6-8. [...]