From railroad building and gold mining to dominating the laundry industry, the Chinese community played a tremendous role in San Diego’s storied past.
Located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, The San Diego Chinese Historical Museum's mission to collect, preserve, and display documents, artifacts, and photographs relevant to the Chinese and Chinese-American experience is well-represented by its impressive exhibits.
Displays include historical letters and photographs, archeological treasures of Old Chinatown, and scale models depicting the area’s heyday. Traditional Chinese carts and magnificent furnishings complement the cultural content.
An impressive outdoor garden with waterfalls and a meandering koi pond pays homage to the serenity and harmony of the Chinese garden.
The colorful “DRAGON”exhibition currently on display until the Chinese New Year (January 25th) explores the symbolism behind the Chinese dragon. A myriad of historical artifacts celebrate the nobility, power, strength, and protection of this revered mythical creature.
Visit the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
404 Third Avenue, Downtown San Diego
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