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
California Grown, Plein Air, An Exhibition Highlighting San Diego County Farmers and Produce
Juror: Katie Stokes, Edible San Diego Magazine
Reception: Saturday, May 17, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Bonita Paint-Out with Mehl Lawson: Friday, May 16 at 9am
Painting Demo: Rose Irelan, June 14 10am – 2pmFeaturing San Diego County Plein air painters and members of San Diego Urban Sketchers.
website: https://bonitahistoricalsociety.org/ca-grown-plein-air-2025/
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Friendship Park, Take Amistad on the Road (February 8 – March 28)
Artists: Nanzi Muro, Maria Teresa Fernandez, natalia ventura
Reception: Sat. February 8, 2025
Exhibition visitors will encounter sculptures, photography, paintings, performance art, and participatory installations about the past, present, and future of Friendship Park. Each of the three exhibitions communicates a shared message of cross-border friendship (amistad) that is the essence of Friendship Park.
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
