There are lots of fun and educational museums to visit in North County San Diego, here are a just a few:
Oceanside Museum of Art
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704 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
760-435-3720
Oceanside Museum of Art has more than 15 modern and contemporary exhibitions every year and also organizes concerts, films, culinary events, fundraising parties, evening events, chartered travel and more! Check out their current exhibitions as well as their upcoming events.
California Surf Museum
312 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 721-6876
The California Surf Museum archives and displays surfboards, surf art, memorabilia, surfing equipment, photographs, magazines, videos, and more. A popular long term exhibit at the museum features Bethany Hamilton and includes the shark-bitten board, swimsuit she was wearing on the fateful day, and her documentary Heart of a Soul Surfer. Learn about the history of surfing, be inspired, and walk on down to the beach afterward! The California Surf Museum is only blocks away from Oceanside Pier.
Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum
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2040 N Santa Fe Ave
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 941-1791
The Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum has a great collection of antique farm equipment that still works. Have you ever been to the Flower Fields in Carlsbad and taken a tractor ride? Then you’re already a little familiar with some of their equipment 🙂 The museum also offers educational and recreational opportunities to the public through exhibits, demonstrations, activities and programs. Stay up to date on their website and Facebook page.
Museum of Making Music
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5790 Armada Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 438-5996
The Museum of Making Music is another unique place to visit in North County San Diego. Learn about the history of the music products industry from the 1890s to the present day and view more than 450 vintage instruments and artifacts on display. You can also listen to hundreds of audio samples of popular music and interact with a variety of live, hands-on instruments.
