Barona Cultural Center & Museum
1095 Barona Road, Lakeside, CA 92040
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
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Location & Phone number
1095 Barona Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040, United States
About the Business
The Barona Cultural Center & Museum, located at 1095 Barona Road in Lakeside, California, is a museum and tourist attraction dedicated to preserving and presenting the local Kumeyaay-Diegueño Native culture. As the first museum on an Indian reservation in San Diego County, the Barona Museum offers a unique educational experience for visitors of all ages. The museum's collection showcases thousands of years of history, with some objects dating back as far as 10,000 years, highlighting the artistry and skill of the region's first inhabitants.
The institution was honored with the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, recognizing its significant contributions to the community. Admission to the museum is free, and visitors can explore exhibits, a Native Plant Garden, and products inspired by Kumeyaay people. The museum also offers various learning opportunities, including outreach programs and exhibitions from local schools.
Supporting the Barona Cultural Center & Museum helps to preserve Kumeyaay/Diegueño culture and heritage for future generations, contributing to collections, exhibitions, education, and programming that enrich the community's understanding of San Diego history and Native People. By becoming involved, visitors can help share and perpetuate a unique way of life that has been a guiding force in the region for centuries.
Reviews
"I could probably go on and on about my experience at this cultural center and museum. I learned a lot of horrible things, but also a lot of beautiful ones. Mandy had SO much knowledge to share, and she did so generously and with a great sense of humor. I couldn't help feeling American society overall could learn a lot from the Kumeyaay people. By the way, the Kumeyaay still live! This was an important take away for me. While it is true that they suffered genocide and were forced into reservations in remote areas, they do live on, they're not all gone like an extinct species or something. The people have worked together through generations to survive and keep their culture alive. Like I said there is sadness but also beauty. Anyway, I am also a bit of museum nerd, and I want to add this museum is really well organized and curated. There are tools from thousands of years ago, exquisite basketry from the last few centuries, and contemporary artwork from local children (precocious children). There are child-oriented exhibits and different things people can touch, smell, or listen to. I could go on. Bottom line, I really encourage anyone to go!"
"Small cultural museum with knowledgeable staff to educate you. No admission, but donations are a good idea. A very good overall introduction to the cultural aspects of the Barona peoples and the ravages caused by the white man. Very interesting presentation about the origins of the Barona peoples. Small gift and book shop."
"Nicely set up and very informative displays on Kumeyaay history, culture, and language. There is a lot to learn about the profound connection people have had with these lands for thousands of years and about the post-contact history most of us were not taught in our U.S. history classes. Mandy was working when we went to the museum. She was very friendly and we learned a lot from her. Thank you Mandy!"
"Extremely knowledgeable and helpful staff. Great exhibits to interest a wide range of ages. Highly recommended! Free admission. The museum itself is well done but not very big, so it could take from 30 minutes to 2 hours to explore depending on how much you read and interact with the displays. Plus there is a Little Free Library right outside!"
"Had a great time with family and friends at the Powwow ❤️"
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