February is Museum Month! Explore the fun during San Diego Museum Month with 50% off admission to 60+ San Diego County museums, historic sites, gardens, zoo/aquariums and more. Pick up your free Museum Month pass at 85 public libraries throughout San Diego County. Find inspiration for your 29 days of cultural adventures by searching a […]
Enjoy two museums for one $8 admission price. Purchase your joint same day admission ticket at either the Gaslamp Museum or the Chinese Historical Museum. Ticket valid for one day only.
For 25 years “Street Scene” was San Diego’s oldest and largest annual music festival bringing together a variety of musicians from diverse genres performing for San Diegans to enjoy. It began in the historic Gaslamp Quarter in 1984 and grew, eventually moving to different venues around town before returning to its roots in downtown. Join […]
Join us for a unique Spring tour! The GQHF and Walkabout International are teaming up to bring you a day trip to see the beautiful desert wild flowers and a chance […]
SINK OR SWIM FOR LOCAL MUSEUM SAN DIEGO, CA – November 2, 2018 – One of San Diego’s historical treasures, the Davis-Horton House at the Gaslamp Museum, has been hit by a flood. Saving and restoring it has been a real challenge for the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation (GQHF). The GQHF is dedicated to preserving the […]
Street view of Market Street and 5th Avenue
As it appeared circa 1930 on 11th Avenue and K Street
Architectural detail showing Baroque Revival themes.
Street view, 5th Avenue and Market circa mid-1970’s showing the Backesto Building
Romanesque style at 5th Avenue and F Street