Heritage of the Americas Museum
Here you will find a magnificent display of meteorites and quartz crystals. There is also an emphasis on seashells of the world. Fossils capture the story of life, representing marine specimens up the evolutionary chain to vertebrates. The range in age is fascinating-from 450 million years ago to the La Brea Tar Pit fossils dating back 12,000 to 25,000 years. A new addition is a remarkable pair of Duckbill dinosaur eggs that will captivate children and adults alike.
The Heritage of the Americas Museum, located on the campus of Cuyamaca College in Rancho San Diego, California, invites visitors of all ages to experience a journey through time. Five wings divide the building into areas of Natural History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Art, and Education.
The museum is an educational and cultural center featuring the prehistoric and historic art, culture, and natural history of the Americas. Artifacts and art serve as a documentation of life and civilization throughout the ages. In the words of the Museum’s founder, Bernard Lueck, “To be lost and never found is to be nothing.” Through the discovery of these antiquities, mankind is educated and inspired. We invite you to venture into our wonderful world of discovery.
Hours
Tuesday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday and selected holidays
Admission
Admission fees pay for daily operation and educational programs. The museum is privately funded and receives no funds from the college or the state.
Adults (18+)- $3.00
Adults (55+)- $2.00
Youth Under 17 (with adult) & Student of Cuyamaca-Grossmont College District (with ID)-Free
KPBS MemberCard Benefits
The Heritage of the Americas Museum is among the many venues that participate in the KPBS MemberCard program, which offers a variety of discounts and perks to members at the $60 level and above.