Cabrillo National Monument
MUSEUMS
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo and the Age of Exploration
Open
Open All Year 9:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Phone
(619) 557-5450
Location
The exhibit is located in the Visitor Center complex.
Special Programs
Ranges present talks and demonstrations of 16-century arms and armor. Inquire at the Visitor Center for days and times
Exhibits
At this modern-interactive museum life-size dioramas and multimedia displays present the story of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo. A soldier and navigator in the service of Spain, in 1542 Cabrillo led the first maritime-expedition to explore the coast of California. Allow at least 15-minutes.
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Open
Open All Year 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone
(619) 557-5450
Special Programs
Rangers present talks on some dates. Inquire at the Visitor Center for days and times.
Exhibits
Explore life at the Old Point Loma Lighthouse as it was in the 1880s. Inside you will discover furnishings and everyday objects used by light keepers and their families. On clear days the grounds offer magnificent views of the Pacific ocean, Mexico, and the harbor of San Diego. Plans to refurbish the grounds to their 1880s appearance and to create a new lighthouse exhibit are underway! (For details, click “more information” above.)
They Stood the Watch -- Military History Exhibit
Open
Open All Year 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone
(619) 557-5450
Special Programs
Rangers present talks on some days. Inquire at the Visitor Center for dates and times.
Exhibits
This museum presents the story of the Fort Rosecrans and San Diego Bay during World War II. The building, a former Army radio building, maintains the look and feel of the times. Interactive displays present archival motion picture footage of the big guns in operation, period photographs, a 16-inch artillery shell, and more. Most importantly, it tells the story in the words of the soldiers who served here -- those who stood the watch.
Available Facilities
Many coastal defense remains are visible along park trails. Visit this museum first to learn and appreciation the story behind them.
VISITOR CENTERS
Cabrillo Visitor Center
Open
Open All Year 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Phone
(619) 557-5450
Location
Cabrillo National Monument
Special Programs
Films and ranger-led programs.
Exhibits
This is a good place to get oriented. A ranger is on staff to answer your questions. The view building offers spectacular views of San Diego Bay and the surrounding area. On clear days Mexico is visible to the south. A modern interactive museum reveals the story of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo and the Age of Exploration. Hourly audio-visual programs present the natural and cultural history of the park. Park rangers deliver programs on most days. Inquire ahead of time for a schedule of activities. Restrooms are available.
Available Facilities
Modern interactive exhibits, the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation Bookstore, auditorium, restrooms, and other amenities available.
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