Located on the North Side of Grape Day Park in Escondido, California
Phone: (760) 743-8207 Email: fox@escondidohistory.org
PICTORIAL HISTORY BOOK ON SALE
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The Office and Research Center is closed until February 1
but the Santa Fe Train Depot will continue to be open
on Thursdays and Saturdays from 1-4:00 pm.
2022 Escondido Legends Scholarship Recipients
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Office & Research Center
The Office & Research Center is closed but is expected to re-open on February 1, 2023.
Museum Complex
The Hoffman House remains closed for repairs, however, the Train Depot is open 1:00 - 4:00 on Thursdays and Saturdays.
We're looking for great volunteers to welcome guests and provide information in the Train Depot, Pullman Car, and Victorian House! We provide training. Please click on the button for more info.
Bandy Blacksmith Guild
Blacksmithing and Wheelwright activity can be seen most Tuesdays and Saturdays in the Bandy Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shop. Classes are also offered on a regular basis. For more information, click here.
Current Exhibits
No charge for admission to museum buildings but donations are gratefully accepted.
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Closed until February1, the Museum Office and Research Center features Cassou Family and World War I/Spanish Flu exhibits.
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Closed for maintenance, the Victorian Country House furnished in the style of the turn of the 20th century.
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Railroad Depot Office and Waiting Room, with extensive displays of historical artifacts from Escondido history, are located in the Santa Fe Depot. Open Thursdays and Saturdays from 1:00-4:00 pm
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H-O model train in the Pullman Train Car, closed for for maintenance.
Coming Events
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We thank our amazing volunteers who make it possible for us to carry out our mission.