Veterans Museum & Memorial Center, San Diego

Name: Veterans Museum & Memorial Center
Address: 2115 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Telephone: +1 619-239-2300

#88 among attractions in San Diego

Museum, Military museum, History museum

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The Veterans Museum and Memorial Center is a museum located in historic Balboa Park of San Diego, California. Founded in 1989, it is dedicated to create, maintain, and operate an institution to honor and perpetuate the memories of all men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The museum currently resides in the former Chapel of the Old Balboa Naval Hospital. ()

Coordinates: 32°43'33"N, 117°8'56"W

Address

2115 Park BlvdDowntown San Diego (Balboa Park)San Diego 92101 United States

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+1 619-239-2300

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Veterans Museum & Memorial Center open?

Veterans Museum & Memorial Center is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Veterans Museum & Memorial Center?

Nearby attractions include WorldBeat Cultural Center, San Diego (3 min walk), Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego (4 min walk), San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum, San Diego (6 min walk), Starlight Bowl, San Diego (6 min walk).

How to get to Veterans Museum & Memorial Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Veterans Museum & Memorial Center:

Bus

Inspiration Point • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (1 min walk)
Federal Parking Lot • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (5 min walk)

Light rail

City College • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (19 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (23 min walk)

Tram

City College • Lines: Silver (19 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: Silver (23 min walk)