Discover STEM Women: Creativity and Curiosity at the San Diego History Center
Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
About the Event
This exhibit celebrates the bold thinkers and barrier-breakers who redefined what’s possible in science, technology, engineering, and medicine. From early pioneers like Dr. Charlotte Baker, San Diego’s first female physician, and visionary horticulturist Kate Sessions, to modern trailblazers including Janese Swanson, founder of Girl Tech, and Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, these stories highlight ingenuity, perseverance, and leadership. Together, their achievements reveal how San Diego women have shaped innovation, expanded opportunity, and opened doors for future generations—locally, nationally, and beyond.
San Diego History Center
San Diego History Center
The San Diego History Center, located in the heart of Balboa Park, is the headquarters of the San Diego Historical Society. Here you will not only find a collection of intriguing exhibitions that chronicle San Diego’s diverse history, but also a Research Library. This is home to over 45 million pieces of paper and 2.5 million images that document the people, places and events of San Diego’s past. In addition to the exhibitions at the Museum of San Diego History, the museum also presents a number of public programs including lectures, workshops and educational programs. The Museum of San Diego History is FREE every second Tuesday of the month. See the full Free Tuesday schedule here. Admission $10 Adults $8 Seniors (65+), Students and Military (I.D. required) $6 Children ages 6-17 Free Children under 6 San Diego History Center members receive unlimited free admission.
