Whaley House Museum, San Diego

About Whaley House Museum

The Whaley House Museum in San Diego is an 1857 landmark featuring Greek Revival architecture and recognized as the oldest two-story brick structure south of Monterey, California. Visitors take self-guided tours through the interior and surrounding grounds, exploring exhibit rooms that showcase San Diego's heritage from early statehood through the city's development as a tourism center. The property encompasses San Diego's second County courthouse, a theater, a general store, and a family home, each representing distinct periods of the region's history. The daytime self-paced tour allows visitors to immerse themselves in the historical timeline at their own speed. Evening guided tours explore the home's darker past and paranormal cases. The museum also offers after-hours paranormal investigations for visitors interested in deeper exploration. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. The museum is located in Old Town San Diego, California.