Enjoy your museum in South Bay San Diego, The Bonita Museum contains two large galleries for visitors to view history, art, and cultural exhibits. The front gallery presents a portion of the museum’s permanent collection which depicts the history of the region including Rancho de la Nacion ranchos and the Sweetwater Valley. The larger second gallery presents changing exhibits such as local contemporary art, history and cultural exhibitions.
The Bonita Historical Society is dedicated to preserve, for public education and enjoyment, the culture, history, art, crafts, and aesthetic facets of the region, specifically El Rancho de la Nacion in South San Diego County. Entry is free to the museum
Highlights:
Proctor Valley Monster Footprint
Paleontology of the Sweetwater Valley and San Diego
Sculpture of San Diego Symphony conductor Mastro Jahja Ling
Mehl Lawson, Cowboy Artists of America sculpture
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
Border Blasters, TJ/SD Radio & Television Desintegrandor de Fronteras (July 12 – August 17, 2024)
Border Blasters is an exhibition and programming exploring the impact of TJ/SD radio/television/music in the region. The exhibition, curated by Diana Benavídez, Bill Perrine and Itza Vilaboy, presents creatives utilizing sound and visuals to transcend the physical border. Read more…
San Diego South Bay Sports Heroes (September 7 – 28, 2024)
Fore! Touchdown! Home Run! The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center proudly presents an exciting exhibition South Bay Sports Heroes highlighting athletes and coaches from the region. Enjoy photos and memorabilia of sports heroes such as Olympian Gail Devers, Golfer Billy Casper, Quarterback Alex Smith, NFL punter Bryan Wagner, Boxer Manny Melchor and the 2009 Park View Little League World Champions. The exhibition will be presented from September 7, 2024 – September 28, 2024. Any opening family sports barbeque will be held on Saturday, September 7th. To register: https://bonitahistoricalsociety.org/south-bay-sports-heroes/
Upcoming Events
Dec 21 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Bonita Train Day & Hot Chocolate
Hosted by: Bonita Museum & Cultural Center
Visit Bonita Museum & Cultural Center
Address:
4355 Bonita Road
Bonita, CA
91902
Phone:
(619) 267-5141
Hours:
Open Wednesday through Saturday
10 am. to 4 p.m.
4355 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA
