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Kids Go Free to Archivo Histórico de Tijuana!
Located in the historic Palacio de la Cultura in downtown Tijuana, the Archivo Histórico de Tijuana (Tijuana Historical Archive) preserves and shares the stories, documents, photographs, and records that tell the history of the city and its people. Established in 2001 and operated by the Instituto Municipal de Arte y Cultura (IMAC), the archive helps preserve Tijuana’s collective memory for future generations.
Families can discover Tijuana’s past through an extensive collection of historical photographs, postcards, newspapers, magazines, books, maps, government records, and audiovisual materials. The collections document Tijuana’s growth and transformation from the late 19th century through its development as one of the most important cities in the San Diego–Tijuana binational region.
The archive is located at Calle Benito Juárez 2da, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico and is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission and public access to the archive are free. Download Coupon Here.
Disclaimer: October 1–31, 2026, kids and adults receive FREE admission to the Archivo Histórico de Tijuana. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the visit. Access to some archival materials may be subject to staff assistance or collection guidelines. Kids Free San Diego offers vary by participating partners.
