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La Jolla Historical Society

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La Jolla Historical Society

We inspire and empower the community to make La Jolla's diverse past a relevant part of life today Office: 7846 Eads Avenue - 10am to 4pm Monday - Friday.

Gallery: 780 Prospect Street Open Noon to 4pm Thursday – Sunday. Free Admission

Research appointments can be made by calling Deputy Director Dana Hicks at 858-459-5335 ext. 3 or emailing us at [email protected].

06/03/2026

Staff received an incredible behind the scenes tour of the Salk Institute today. Thank you to Melanie Showalter for sharing this remarkable part of the region’s architectural and scientific legacy.

06/01/2026

Teens, this one is for you! We’re hosting Teen Art Night as part of our Growing Together series with . We’re here to bring you a chill, creative space where you can just make art, hang out, and try something new without any pressure. What’s happening: 🎨Artist-led workshop with 🐚Drop-in shell art + hands-on creative fun with ✨Good vibes, creative freedom, and a space that’s actually made for you! No experience needed. No stress. Just show up, make stuff, and take it home (or show it off). Bring a friend, or come solo and meet people there! We hope to see you there!

05/18/2026

Explore painting through process & material in this workshop alongside artist, architect & featured Space Maker . Designed for those with some painting experience, participants will experiment with paint mixing and matte medium in a guided, exploratory setting.

Sunday, May 24 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

$60 for members | $75 for non-members Reserve your spot today! Link in bio

05/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Secret Garden Tour fundraiser yesterday. It was a spectacular day of inspiring gardens, art, music and design! The support of our sponsors, garden owners, volunteers, and all of you who visited the gardens and Boutique helps us offer free public exhibitions and educational programs, preserve our archives and more. And if you took pictures yesterday, be sure to tag them on social with to be entered into our Facebook/Instagram contest.

05/13/2026

We're just days away from the start of the Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla on Saturday May 16th. We can promise you it will be a day full of inspiration and fun! Take photos in the gardens or at the Boutique and post to Facebook or Instagram accounts with the hashtag for a chance of your photo winning tickets to the 2027 Secret Garden Tour, a LJHS membership, or a photo from our collection. We are almost sold out so buy your tickets today! https://www.lajollahistory.org/secret-garden-tour

05/08/2026

Skip the flowers and give her the gift of gardens!

Still looking for the perfect gift for the moms in your life? Limited tickets still available for the Secret Garden Tour on Saturday, May 16th. Visit lajollahistory.org or click link in bio to purchase today. Prices increase on May 11th!

04/16/2026

The Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla is just 30 days away! On May 16th, six beautiful and unique gardens will be enhanced with musicians, plein air artists, and tabletop designs by local florists and designers. In addition to the self-guided tour, you can experience the new "lunch and learn" at a historical site followed by a talk with a master gardener.
Prices increase May 11 and the event will sell out, so purchase your tickets today. Insider tip: not a La Jolla Historical Society member? Join today and get a discount rate!
• Self-Driving Tour Tickets: $55/members, $65/non-members
• Lunch and Learn: $45/members, $55/non-members (requires purchase of a self-driving ticket)
Don’t delay! Buy your tickets for this event today! https://www.lajollahistory.org/secret-garden-tour

04/12/2026

Join us for Family Day today from 12-2PM at La Jolla Historical Society, 780 Prospect Street. Create your own imaginative architectural design in this hands-on workshop inspired by artist / architect Eugene Ray. Participants will draw blueprint-style structures, add color, and collage their designs together to explore playful, layered approaches to building and storytelling through art.

03/27/2026

Join us April 7th at 11:00 for a special talk with artist and architect Eugene Ray, one of the featured space makers in our Space Maker exhibition, for a special talk and guided tour. Ray will walk through his work on view, sharing insights into his creative process, influences, and approach to shaping space. The program also includes a curated display of additional projects, offering a broader look at his extensive and evolving career.
Space is limited please RSVP by scanning the QR code.

03/08/2026

In celebration of International Women’s Day we remember some of the pioneering women of La Jolla. Women played a seminal role in shaping La Jolla in the early 20th century, providing leadership in civic and cultural life, and leaving a legacy by their example as community organizers, businesswomen, educators, and architects. Some of these pioneering women included Louise Balmer, Mabel Bell, Florence Sawyer Bransby, Anna Held, Florence Palmer, Lilian Rice, Mary Richmond, Mary Ritter, Ellen Browning Scripps, and Virginia Scripps. Who would you add to the list of pioneering La Jolla women?

Address

780 Prospect Street
San Diego, CA
92037

Opening Hours

Wednesday	12pm - 4pm
Thursday	12pm - 4pm
Friday	12pm - 4pm
Saturday	12pm - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18584595335

Website

http://www.lajollahistory.org/

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