This February, explore San Diego’s vast cultural scene by attending Museum Month. Sponsored by Macy’s, Museum Month allows visitors and locals alike to visit 45 acclaimed San Diego museums at half price. From interactive educational activities to breathtaking art galleries and historical centers, Museum Month offers a wonderful entertainment experience for kids and adults alike. Here are a few highlights, presented by local Downtown San Diego real estate brokerage, 92101 Urban Living.
Birch Aquarium
Visit the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, which features more than 60 tanks of marine life and an outdoor playground for children. Explore colorful coral reefs, and get up close and personal with sharks and jellyfish. Families will love the aquarium’s interactive area, where they can learn about recent ocean science discoveries.
California Surf Museum
San Diego is renown for its excellent weather and rich surfing history. Open since 1986, the California Surf Museum showcases unique artifacts, surfboards, and other memorabilia that truly capture the early days of surfing. Throughout the past 25 years, it is estimated that over 500,000 visitors have visited the museum for an amazing walk down memory lane.
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
Serving San Diego families, schools, and visitors from around the world, the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum seeks to help children learn through imaginative, hands-on experiences. New exhibits are added throughout the year, including a discovery garden, toddler pool, an interactive water table, and much more. This new facility boasts 6,000 square feet of indoor space, and an additional 7,500 square feet of outdoor space.
To join in the fun, pick up your Museum Month passes starting on Feb. 1, 2015 at any Macy’s store in the San Diego, Temecula, and Imperial Valley area. With your Museum Month pass, up to four visitors can purchase museum admission at half price. Passes are valid for the entire month of February and are free while supplies last. Museum Month is an educational and affordable activity for the whole family.
Whether you’ve lived here all your life or just bought a condo for sale in Downtown San Diego, don’t miss out on this unique annual activity that makes for a great family outing or a truly memorable date. Enjoy! ')}