Preview calendar: Dance, galleries and museums for Nov. 13-19

By NORTH COUNTY TIMES | Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:26 AM PST ∞

Editor's note: Press releases for arts and entertainment events and programs should be typed, double-spaced, with basic information about the event, performance dates and times, location, ticket prices and a public telephone number. Send notices two to three weeks before the event to Preview, 207 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, 92025, or via e-mail to preview@nctimes.com. Or fax items to (760) 745-3769.

DANCE

Dance Studio Hour ---- MiraCosta College's dance department will present an informal program of works in jazz, ballet, modern, tap, ballroom, Latin, commercial and world dance forms as well as pilates; 7:30 p.m. Thursday; Room 204, MiraCosta College San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff; free; (760) 757-2121, Ext. 6302.

"Lyrics, Beats & Bricks" ---- Eveoke Dance Theatre presents a hip-hop dance piece with choreography by Ericka Aisha Moore and poetry by Kendrick Dial; opens Nov. 21 and runs through Dec. 14; showtimes, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; Tenth Avenue Theatre, 930 10th Ave., San Diego; $20, general; $15, students and seniors; (619) 238-1153.

Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival ---- More than 200 dancers representing 15 world cultures will perform at this collaborative festival; 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 21; 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 22; 2 p.m. Nov. 23; Coronado High School Performing Arts Center, 650 D Ave., Coronado; $25, general; $20, military and seniors; $15, students; (619) 522-4050.

"Let's Duet" ---- Malashock Dance presents a program of duet works by John Malashock; 8 p.m. Nov. 21-22; Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla; $20-$30; (619) 260-1622.

Big-band senior dances ---- Big John's Big Sound Band will perform at dances for senior citizens at Escondido's Joslyn Senior Center; 1 p.m. on the first and fourth Wednesdays of each month; Joslyn Senior Center, 399 Heald Lane, Escondido; $3; (760) 747-3722.

DANCE CLASSES

Adult women's tap class ---- Nancy Cottrell hosts a tap-dancing class for women over 35; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Dance Room, San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos; (760) 749-4538.

Arthur Murray Dance Studio ---- Daily private lessons and group lessons on Wednesday and Thursday nights in salsa, swing, fox trot, waltz, cha-cha, hustle, rumba, tango, mambo, wedding and ballroom dances; 330 W. Felicita Ave., Escondido; (760) 747-0684 or www.dancestudioescondido.com.

Ballet, jazz and hip-hop classes ---- Lisette's Dance Studio of Escondido offers lessons for pre-professional dancers as well as an annual "Nutcracker" production; Lisette's Dance, California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; (760) 839-1001.

Ballroom dance classes ---- MiraCosta College offers courses in basic ballroom dancing, including fox trot, rumba, swing, cha-cha, mambo, tango, samba, merengue and waltz; Room 204, MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff; $56; (760) 795-6820.

Ballroom Fever Fridays ---- Mary Pinizzotto presents ballroom, Latin, tango and salsa lessons; 8:15 p.m. to midnight Fridays; Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas; $12; (760) 809-6279.

Belly dance classes ---- Newly relocated from Oceanside, this studio offers Arabic-style belly dancing classes as well as classes in flamenco, salsa, samba, ballroom, Polynesian, yoga, tribal fusion and Latin mix; Art/Dance Academy, 1850 Hacienda Drive, #17, Vista; (760) 757-4470.

Belly dance/yoga classes ---- Mary Griffith fuses the two disciplines in classes for adults; 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays; Yoga Studio Carlsbad, 3138-J Roosevelt St., Carlsbad; (760) 434-3469.

Carlsbad Dance Centre dance classes ---- Classes in tap, jazz, ballet and hip-hop for ages 18 months to adults are offered daily; Carlsbad Dance Centre, 2808 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad; (760) 434-5182.

Creative dance and movement ---- No dance experience or partner is necessary, just come to enjoy new movement landscapes; 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas; $10; (760) 809-6279.

English country dancing ---- San Diego English Country Dance hosts weekly social dances re-creating the classic dances of the 18th and 19th centuries; 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays; lessons included; Jean Hart Academy of Dance, Oak Knoll Plaza, 12227 Poway Road, Poway; $6, adults; children under 18 are $2 with paid adult; (858) 486-9160 or www.sdecd.org.

Golden Connections Company ---- Senior women dancers are invited for ballet, modern and improvisational dance classes and to join the company; noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Studio IV, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $6 per class; (760) 233-0848.

Hip-hop dance classes ---- Hip-hop dance classes for ages 5 to adults; Dance FX, 1876 El Norte Parkway, Escondido; (760) 747-9012.

Hula/Tahitian dance classes ---- Kumu Kahne teaches island dances; lessons taught at North County Dance, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas, and at Wildwood Community Center, East Vista Way at Escondido Avenue, Vista; $35 for four sessions; (760) 630-8369.

Hustle San Diego Club ---- Hustle dance party with lessons for beginners; 7 p.m. on the second Saturdays of the month; Dance North County of San Diego, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $5-$7; (760) 942-6362 or www.hustlesd.org.

Jazz dance ---- A jazz dance class for dancers ages 10 and up; 1 p.m. Saturdays; Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second St., Encinitas; call for prices; (760) 753-2671.

Salsa dancing ---- Patricia Rincon Dance Collective hosts salsa classes for beginners and intermediate dancers two nights a week; Tony and Maria Caligagan teach at 8 p.m. Fridays (for beginners, 9 p.m. for intermediate dancers); Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second St., Encinitas; call for prices; (760) 632-5340.

San Diego Swing Dance Club ---- Meets for dances at 7 p.m. Fridays; 3 p.m. Sundays; free swing dance lessons offered daily; Naval Training Center, Point Loma; call for prices; (619) 231-0606.

Seniors line-dance classes ---- Oceanside Senior Center hosts drop-in beginning and intermediate lessons every Friday; beginners, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; intermediate, 1:15 to 3 p.m.; Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane, Oceanside; $3 per class; (760) 435-5250.

Social dance party ---- USA Dance hosts a monthly, all-ages, all-levels dance party with lessons included (ballroom, Latin, swing, salsa and other styles); 7-11 p.m. on the first Saturdays of the month (lesson begins at 7); Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $7; (760) 525-5124.

Swing & Ballroom dance party ---- Mary Manzella and the North County Swing & Ballroom Dance Club host a dance party with free two-step lessons included; 7 to 11 p.m. the third Saturdays of the month (lesson begins at 7); Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $12; (619) 229-0141.

Rueda de Casino dance classes ---- Cuban-style salsa dancing; 6 p.m. Sundays; Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas; $10; ruedasandiego.com or (760) 436-7070.

West African dance class ---- 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays; Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas; $15-$25; (760) 942-9927.

Youth ballet classes ---- Encinitas Community Center presents weekly youth ballet classes on Mondays for ages 10-13 and for ages 14 and up on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; for details, call (760) 943-2260.

GALLERIES

Editor's note: Because gallery exhibits and locations change regularly, listings will be removed if a gallery does not send in a new exhibit listing at least every two months.

Artists Gallery ---- "Heroes," an exhibit honoring heroes and heroines in honor of Veterans Day, runs through Nov. 29; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 121 W. Grand Ave., Escondido; (760) 489-0338, (760) 743-1474.

Athenaeum Music & Arts Library ---- Work by Jay Johnson runs Saturday through Jan. 3; hours, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and until 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 1008 Wall St., La Jolla; (858) 454-5872.

Banner Queen Trading Post Gallery ---- The gallery's ninth annual "Miniature Art Show" runs through Dec. 7; artists' reception, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday; hours, 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays-Sundays; 36766 Highway 78, Julian; (760) 765-2168.

Boehm Gallery ---- The Annual Art and Photography Faculty Exhibition runs through Dec. 13; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2304.

Brandon Gallery ---- "In Memoriam: Their Art Lives On," an exhibit of work by deceased members of the gallery, including Dorothy Finley, Louise Prestidge, Dean Meyers and Lolita Moore, is on display through Nov. 30; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays; 105 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook; (760) 723-1330.

Cal State San Marcos Kellogg Library Gallery ---- "There Is Work: Hay Trabajo," an exhibit of photographs by Leland Foerster documenting the daily lives of laborers in the Imperial Valley border area, runs through Dec. 4; gallery hours, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos; (760) 750-4366.

Cannon Art Gallery ---- "Sleeping Beauties: Headrests From the Jerome L. Joss Collection at the Fowler Museum" runs through Nov. 30; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; (760) 602-2021.

Carlsbad Sculpture Garden ---- "Here I Come, Ready or Not!" an exhibit of 10 new sculptures by Fritzie Urquhart that pay tribute to the games, toys and pastimes of the pre-electronics age, runs through Dec. 31; hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 2955 Elmwood Ave., Carlsbad; (760) 602-2021.

Cathy Carey Art Studio and Garden Tour ---- The Lake Hodges artist opens her one-acre garden home for tours and an exhibit; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6-7; 2048 Ridgecrest Place, Escondido; (760) 489-9109.

Cedros Gallery Nights ---- Downtown design district hosts late-night gallery openings and events from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the third Thursdays of each month; Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach; free; (858) 724-7204.

Cohen Glass Ranch Open House ----Glass-blowers Garry Cohen and Cherrie La Porte Cohen will open their art studio/gallery for a Thanksgiving show and sale and will offer blown-glass demonstrations; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 28-30; 20307 Beech Lane, Lake Hodges, Escondido; (760) 745-7020.

Cosmopolitan Fine Arts Gallery ---- "A Season to Savor: Autumn Across Europe" runs through Nov. 30; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7932 Girard Ave., La Jolla; (858) 456-9506.

David Alan Collection ---- The international art and furniture gallery hosts its five-year anniversary with a grand reopening party at its 14,000-square-foot, remodeled space; reception, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday; hours, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays; 241 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; (858) 481-8044.

Daryl Millard Gallery ---- A new exhibit of abstract paintings by Daryl Millard is on display through Dec. 18; 342 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; (858) 847-9030.

Distinction Gallery ---- "Destination Unknown," featuring work by Angelina Wrona, Sara Joncas and Patrick Fatica, runs through Dec. 6; hours, noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays or by appointment; 317 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; (760) 781-5779.

Escondido Municipal Gallery ---- "Focus on Glass," juried by Leslie Perlis, runs through Nov. 29; "Some Pawns," an interactive kinetic and electronic installation by Sarah Atwood using moving chess pieces to simulate global population movements, is on display through Saturday; "Summation 2008" runs Dec. 4-Jan. 3; hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 262 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; (760) 480-4101.

Fallbrook Art Center ---- "Decades of Conflict: 1941-2008," an exhibit of art focused on U.S. wars abroad, runs through Sunday; the fourth annual "Art of the Holiday" show runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 23; hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; noon to 3 p.m. Sundays; 103 S. Main St., Fallbrook; $5 admission; (760) 728-1414.

Front Porch Gallery ---- "Turn, Turn, Turn: A Season of Senior Art" runs through Sunday; "Generations: Creative Continuity," an exhibit of artwork by the Dull/Martindale family, runs Nov. 22 to Jan. 4; artists' reception, noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 22; hours, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 2903 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad; (760) 795-6120.

Joan Irving Glass Design ---- An exhibit and glass sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; artist's reception, 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday; 342 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido; (858) 735-9738.

Joseph Bellows Gallery ---- An exhibit of photographs by Robb Johnson runs through Saturday; 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; (858) 456-5620.

Karen Vincent Art Exhibit ----- The Rancho Bernardo Art Association member is exhibiting her work through Nov. 30; hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; Pacific Trust Bank, 16536 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo.

Kruglak Gallery ---- "Vortex Plastique," a collaborative exhibit created from plastic trash by artist/instructor Peggy Ann Jones and sculptor Peggy Miles and MiraCosta students, runs through Saturday; "Omikuji: Oracles," a second exhibit by Jones based on Japanese paper fortunes, runs Monday through Nov. 21; and "Violet Unity: The Veil Project, a collaboration between Jones and Grant Heir, runs Nov. 24-26; exhibit of hours, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; (760) 757-2121.

La Jolla Art Association Gallery ---- "Views: Spiritual and Temporal," an exhibit of photographs and digital art by Jeffrey R. Brosbe and John Valois, runs Monday through Nov. 29; "Visual Variations" runs Dec. 2 through 13; 7932 Ivanhoe Ave., La Jolla; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; (858) 459-1196.

L Street Gallery ---- "Who Do You Love?," a group exhibit featuring works from the recent "Movers and Shakers" show, opens Nov. 22 and runs through Feb. 4; call for hours; 628 L St., San Diego; (858) 254-3031.

Morrison Hotel Gallery ---- An exhibit of photographs by Ethan Russell, who photographed the cover shots for the Beatles album "Let it Be" and The Who's "Who's Next," runs through Nov. 20; hours, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; 1230 Prospect St., La Jolla; (858) 551-0835.

Oceanside Art Gallery ---- An exhibit of work by North County artists in the OMA Artists Alliance runs through Nov. 28; works by Joseph and Mary Villela are also on display; hours, noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 602 Mission Ave., Oceanside; (760) 845-9017.

Offtrack Gallery ---- An exhibit featuring the work of Ellablanche Salmi, Patti Bean, Vicki Gammell and Barb Mille is on display through Nov. 30; artists' reception, 5 to 8 p.m.Friday; the 14th annual Small Image Show runs Dec. 1-30; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 500 Second St., Encinitas; (760) 942-3636.

Ordover Gallery ---- "Unearthing Masterworks," an exhibit of newly released images by Christopher Burkett, runs through Jan. 4; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; 410 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; (858) 720-1121.

Pat Dispensieri Art Exhibit ---- The Rancho Bernardo Art Association member is exhibiting her work through Nov. 30; hours, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily; Incredible Cafe, 11828 Rancho Bernardo Road, San Diego.

PhotoArts Group InnerSpace Gallery ---- The PhotoArts Group, a San Diego County collective of professional art photographers, operates this space in the Escondido Municipal Gallery; "Reflections" runs through Nov. 29; hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; inside the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; (760) 480-4101.

Poway Center for the Performing Arts ---- An exhibit of paintings by Sebastian Capella of La Jolla and Stanislaus Sowinsky of Rancho Bernardo is on display through Nov. 21; hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 15498 Espola Road, Poway; (858) 748-0505.

Queen Califia's Magical Circle ---- Outdoor sculpture garden created by artist Niki de St. Phalle; open 8:30 a.m. to dusk Tuesdays-Sundays; Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido; free; for docent tours, call (760) 839-4331.

Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church Gallery ------ The church is exhibiting 16 large canvases by church members runs through Dec. 3; hours, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily; Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 7010 Pomerado Road, San Diego; (858) 487-0811.

Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Gallery ---- An exhibit of art quilts by the Pacific Quilt Artists runs through Jan 31; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 640 Alta Vista Drive, Vista; (760) 639-6164.

Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild Gallery ---- The "Holiday Miniatures Show" is on display through Jan. 3; artists' reception, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday; hours, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays; 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; Union Bank Building, 6004 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe; (858) 759-3545.

Rhino Art Co. ---- "A Celebration of Artists from MiraCosta College," work by students in Kris Nugent's painting class and Kelly Berning's ceramics class, are on display through Dec. 7; hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; 97 N. Coast Highway, Encinitas; (760) 943-7440.

Salon Forte ---- "From the Oceans to the Mountains," an exhibit of watercolors by plein-air artist Margot "Wally" Wallace, opens Dec. 6; hours, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 722 Genevieve, Solana Beach; (858) 792-5209.

Sanctuary Gallery & Boutique ---- "Day of the Dead Show," featuring work by Chanel and Christine Penley, runs through Nov. 30; opening reception, 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday; call for hours; 1716 National Ave., San Diego; (619) 549-0254.

Santa Ysabel Art Gallery ---- "NOTES, Passages Between," a solo exhibit by Santa Ysabel artist James Hubbell, runs through Nov. 23; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays; 30352 Highway 78, Santa Ysabel; (760) 765-1676.

Scott White Contemporary Art ---- "Bernard Venet: Monumental Works" runs through October 2009; call for hours; 2400 Kettner Blvd., Loft 238, San Diego; (619) 501-5689.

Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas Gallery ---- An exhibit of 29 paintings by Carlsbad artist Muriel Roston is now on display; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas, 354 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas; (760) 438-1123.

Second Saturday ---- Downtown Escondido art galleries and museums host special receptions and extended hours on the second Saturdays of each month; Grand Avenue, Escondido; free; (760) 745-8877.

Snyder Art ---- Bryan Snyder's Carlsbad gallery hosts a new show of 20 paintings by the artist; 2695 State St., Carlsbad; (760) 521-8713.

Susan Street Fine Art Gallery ---- "Abstract Resonance," an exhibit by Miguel Osuna, Josh Goldberg and David Kessler, runs through Saturday; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 415 S. Cedros Ave., Suite 160, Solana Beach; (858) 793-4442.

2 Spoons Coffee House ---- An exhibit of works by Norma Brown Hill, Marla Epstein and Sophie Boleyn is featured through Nov. 30; hours, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 3829 Plaza Drive, Oceanside; (858) 774-8767.

Valley Center Library Gallery ---- "Vietnam Photos," an exhibit of Vietnam War photographs by members of the 3rd Marine Division combat photographers, runs through Nov. 30; hours, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 29200 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center; (760) 749-1305.

Visions Art Quilt Gallery ---- "Figuratively Speaking," an exhibit of work by 16 contemporary quilt artists, is on display; NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, Point Loma; call for hours; (619) 546-4872.

Wellness Center Gallery ---- An exhibit of watercolors and mixed-media works by Connie Zekas Bailey and oils by Georgenne Holland is on display; artists' reception, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday; hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays; 115 Main Street, Vista; (760) 726-9660.

MUSEUMS

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center ---- "The Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Watersheds and Luiseno Indian Culture" includes native landscaping around the center and information on the Indian peoples who lived here before European settlers arrived; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad; free; (760) 804-1969 or aguahedionda.org.

Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum ---- Museum has more than 50 acres displaying early California life and equipment, including a farmhouse, barns, engines, tractors and trucks; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista; $3 adults; $2 children and seniors; (760) 941-1791 or agsem.com.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps ---- These exhibits are open: "Feeling the Heat: The Climate Challenge" and "The Art of Deception," an exhibit on marine creatures' ability to disguise themselves from predators and prey; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla; $11, general; $9, seniors; $7.50, children 3 to 17 and UC San Diego students with ID; free, 2 and under; free three-hour parking; (858) 534-3474 or aquarium.ucsd.edu.

California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Museum ---- "Active Duty," "Contemporary Ruin," "United and Severed: That Window of Time," "Warning Signs" and Shannon McNeill's "Little Drawings" all run through Nov. 30; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays; 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $5, adults; $4, seniors and active military; $3, students with ID; children under 12 are free; (760) 839-4120 or artcenter.org/museum.htm.

California Surf Museum ---- Celebrating the influence of surfing on our California lifestyle, the museum presents its 2008 exhibit, "From the Brown Mercury to SL8ER ---- A Glimpse of 100 Years of Surfing Culture in Southern California." On display is a collection of unique surfboards, movie posters, record albums, vintage beachwear and a vast assortment of photos. Significant surfing personalities from each decade are highlighted; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; 223 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Oceanside; free; (760) 721-6876 or surfmuseum.org.

Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park ---- Self-guided tours are offered at this 27-acre former working ranch/vacation retreat of actor Leo Carrillo (Pancho in "The Cisco Kid"); guided tours of its 11 historical structures available at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays and noon and 2 p.m. Sundays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays; 6200 Flying LC Lane, Carlsbad; free; (760) 476-1042 or carrillo-ranch.org.

Carlsbad Historical Society Museum ---- Interpretive historical displays, artifacts and self-guided tours; private tours with tea by reservation only; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Magee Park, 258 Beech St., Carlsbad; free; (760) 434-9189 or carlsbadhistoricalsociety.org.

Coronado Museum of Art and History ---- "Public Eye: A Focus on Community Art" runs through Nov. 15; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays; 1100 Orange Ave., Coronado; $4, adults 19-64; $3, active military and seniors; $2, youth 10-18; free, children 9 and under; (619) 435-7242 or coronadohistory.org.

Encinitas Historical Society ---- City's original 1883 schoolhouse, the oldest building in Encinitas, houses exhibits, pictorial displays and archives telling of the city's past and its people and events; noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; corner of F and Fourth streets, Encinitas; free; (760) 942-9066 or encinitashistoricalsociety.com.

Escondido Children's Museum ---- Two new exhibits are open: "Exploring Space From Earth," based on the Palomar Observatory, and the Exploration Station, an interactive computer-based activity station; "The Science Shack" is open; "Second Saturday" family days every month; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays; Studio 1, California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 380 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $4, general; free, children under 1; $50 for a family for a year; military families half-off all admission prices; (760) 233-7755 or escondidochildrensmuseum.org.

Escondido History Center ---- 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway, Escondido; $3; $1, children; (760) 743-8207 or escondidohistory.org.

Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society Museum ---- Collection of gems, fossils, minerals and fluorescent minerals; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 123 W. Alvarado St., Suite B, Fallbrook; free; (760) 728-1130 or fgms.org.

Fallbrook Historical Museum ---- "Fallbrook in Miniature," handcrafted models of 12 historical Fallbrook buildings complete with functioning model railroad, a replica of the original train that served the Fallbrook area in the early 1900s; Pittenger House, country home of William Pittenger, Civil War hero and Medal of Honor winner; historical displays and research materials; 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; South Hill Street at Rocky Crest Road, Fallbrook; free; (760) 723-4125.

Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum ---- The nation's only museum dedicated to Marine Corps aviation history features more than two dozen vintage and historically important planes, jet fighters and helicopters used by Marine pilots in combat from World Wars I and II through Operation Iraqi Freedom; exhibits feature stories of Marines' courage, sacrifice and achievement in war, along with artifacts, photos and displays; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, except major holidays; Miramar Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar Road, 1.3 miles west of I-15, San Diego; free; (858) 693-1723 or flyingleathernecks.org.

Gemological Institute of America Museum ---- "On the Gem Trail," a photographic exhibit of some of the world's most productive gem-producing regions, is open; admission to GIA's museum and gemological exhibits is open to the public through reserved tours only ---- contact the GIA for available dates; photo identification required for entrance to the GIA campus; 5345 Armada Drive, Carlsbad; free; (800) 421-7250, Ext. 4116, orguestservicesmailbox@gia.edu.

Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego ----The garden features a plaza, viewing deck, koi pond and tea pavilion; winter hours: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; Balboa Park, 2215 Pan American Road, San Diego; $3, general; $2.50, seniors; $2, students and military; children under 6 free; (619) 232-2721 or niwa.org.

Julian Pioneer Museum ---- Displays of Indian, pioneer and Julian gold-rush eras; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; $2, $1 children 8-18; 2811 Washington St., Julian; (760) 765-0227.

Lux Art Institute ---- Hawaiian-born painter Alison Moritsugu is the next artist in residence through Dec. 6, and will use local plants growing on the campus grounds as the design motifs for her paintings; November Family Day features a free open house with art activities, studio tours and live music ---- 1-4 p.m. Saturday; "Mother Maple," a sculpture by New York artist Robert Lobe, is now on exhibit through October 2010; the Lux showcases the work of artists in residence, arts education and site-specific installations; 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas; $10 for two visits; (760) 436-6611.

Maritime Museum of San Diego ---- "The War Through Steichen's Eyes: Combat Photography in the Pacific 1943-45" is open; "San Diego's Navy" is a permanent exhibit paying tribute to local military history; a B-39 Soviet attack submarine is on display; permanent exhibits include the historical 19th-century tall ship the Star of India and the turn-of-the-century ferryboat Berkeley; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily; floating museum, 1492 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $14, adults; $11, juniors (13-17), seniors and active military; $8, children (6-12); free, children 5 and under; (619) 234-9153 or sdmaritime.org.

Marston House Museum ---- The classic 1905 Arts and Crafts-period home designed by renowned local architects William Hebbard and Irving Gill sits on five acres with a formal English Romantic-style garden. The home is furnished in Arts and Crafts style featuring Stickley furniture, Van Briggle pottery, and American Indian influences; operated by the San Diego Historical Society, along with the Museum of San Diego History, the Serra Museum and the Villa Montezuma/Jesse Shepard House; by guided tour only, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays-Sundays; Balboa Park, 3525 Seventh Ave., San Diego; $5, general; $4, seniors and military; $2, students; free, children under 6; (619) 298-3142 or sandiegohistory.org.

Joe Martin Foundation Museum of Miniature Craftsmanship ---- "The Paul Knapp Collection of Over 100 Model Internal Combustion Engines" is now on exhibit. The museum features the work of outstanding craftsmen from around the world with emphasis on miniature projects. Exhibits include model steam, gas diesel automotive, aircraft and marine engines, detailed model aircraft, machine tools, clocks and miniature firearms. The museum's working machine shop always has a project in progress; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays except holidays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month; 3235 Executive Ridge, Vista; free; (760) 727-9492 or craftsmanshipmuseum.com.

MCRD Command Museum ---- Exhibits trace the history of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and the history of the Marines in the San Diego region; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays; Day Hall, Building 26, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (enter Gate 5), San Diego; free, although photo ID is required to enter the base and vehicles are subject to search; (619) 524-8431 or mcrdmuseumhistoricalsociety.org.

Mingei International Museum ---- Escondido ---- "Tent and Textiles from Central Asia and Iran" runs through March 22; third Tuesdays of the month are free; second Saturdays feature special children's programs; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays; 155 W. Grand Ave., Escondido; $5, general; $4, seniors; $3, children, students and active military with ID; (760) 735-3355 or mingei.org.

Mingei International Museum ---- "Day of the Dead" altar, honoring Mexico's traditional Day of the Dead, will be on view until Nov. 30; "Shibui: The Subtle Beauty of Japanese Craft" is open through Jan. 4; "Forms in Wood and Fiber" runs through Jan. 9; "India Adorned" runs through April 19; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; Balboa Park, 1439 El Prado, San Diego; $6, general; $3, military and students with ID and children 6 to 17; (619) 239-0003 or mingei.org.

Mission San Diego de Alcala ---- The first of the California missions features self-guided tours and historical exhibits; docent-led tours by reservation only; 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily; 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego; $3, general; $2, seniors and students; $1, children 12 and under; (619) 281-8449 or missionsandiego.com.

Mission San Luis Rey ---- Historical mission features self-guided tours, displays and educational programs; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; 4050 Mission Ave., Oceanside; $6, adults; $5 active duty military and seniors (65 and older); $4, students; $25, family rate; free, children 5 and under are free; (760) 757-3651, Ext. 115, or sanluisrey.org.

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Downtown ---- "Memory Is Your Image of Perfection" runs through Nov. 30; "Human/Nature: Artists Respond to a Changing Planet" is on exhibit through Feb. 1; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays-Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays; closed Tuesdays; 1001 and 1100 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $10 adults (26 and over), $5 seniors and military, free for 25 and under, free after 5 p.m. Thursdays; (858) 454-3541 or mcasd.org.

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla ---- "Weighing and Wanting: Selections from the Collection" runs through Jan. 4; "Cerca Serie: Javier Ramirez Limon" runs through May 10; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays-Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, closed Wednesday; 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $10 adults (26 and over), $5 seniors and military, free for 25 and under, free after 5 p.m. Thursdays; (858) 454-3541 or mcasd.org.

Museum of Making Music ---- "The Magic & Mystery of Slide Guitar" runs through March 31; museum celebrates the innovations that changed the face of American popular music and music making from the 1890s to the present and features 500 vintage instruments, hundreds of audio and video examples and an interactive stage; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad; $5, general admission; $3 for students, seniors and active military; (760) 438-5996 or museumofmakingmusic.org.

Museum of Photographic Arts ---- "Nancy Newhall: A Literacy of Images" runs through Jan. 25; "Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space" runs through Feb. 1; "POP Thursdays" features a film screening or interactive photography project every three months ---- call museum for details; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays; Casa de Balboa Building, Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, San Diego; $6, adults; $4, seniors, students and military; free to children under 12 with an adult and on the second Tuesdays of each month; (619) 238-7559 or mopa.org.

Museum of San Diego History ---- "Dressing a City: Selected Styles From Marston's Department Store, 1878-1961" is open; "Building an Early Identity: One Place, Many Cultures" is open as part of the permanent exhibition and focuses on the confluence of cultures San Diego became once the Europeans arrived; "Place of Promise: Stories of San Diego" is an ongoing exhibit; operated by the San Diego Historical Society, with the Marston House, the Serra Museum and Villa Montezuma/Jesse Shepard House; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; Casa de Balboa Building, Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, Suite 3, San Diego; $5, general; $4, seniors and military; $2, students; free, children under 6; (619) 232-6203 or sandiegohistory.org.

The New Americans Museum ---- Dedicated to documenting the contributions of immigrants; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays; 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 102, NTC Promenade, Liberty Station, Point Loma; free; (619) 255-8908 or newamericansmuseum.org.

The New Children's Museum ---- Formerly the Children's Museum/Museo de los Ninos San Diego, the museum provides dynamic, playful and hands-on exhibits and studios, along with art classes and other fun activities for kids and families; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Tuesday; $10 admission, children under 1 free; 200 W. Island Avenue, San Diego; (619) 233-8792 and thinkplaycreate.org.

Oceanside Heritage Village Park and Museum ---- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays: 1-4 p.m. Sundays; 220 Peyri Drive, Oceanside; (760) 433-8297.

Oceanside Historical Society ---- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 305 N. Nevada St., Oceanside; (760) 722-4786 or oceansidehistoricalsociety.org.

Oceanside Museum of Art ---- "Quilt Visions 2008: Contemporary Expressions" runs through March 1; "DAMNGORGEOUS: Millard Sheets and His Southern California Legacy" runs through Jan. 4; museum hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays; 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside; $8, regular admission, $5, seniors; free, students, military and their dependents; (760) 435-3720 or oma-online.org.

Pacific Southwest Railway Museum ---- The museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of railroads as they existed in the Pacific Southwest; rides on historic trains offered Saturdays and Sundays; State Highway 94 and Forrest Gate Road, Campo; (619) 478-9937 or sdrm.org.

Ramona Pioneer Historical Society ---- The society maintains and operates the Guy B. Woodward Museum of History, including exhibits of turn-of-the-century furniture, a collection of women's clothing and accessories, a cowboy bunkhouse and the Casey Tibbs Memorial exhibit; 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays-Sundays; 645 Main St., Ramona; (760) 789-7644.

Rancho Buena Vista Adobe ---- This 11-room adobe ranch house features turn-of-the-century antiques, landscaped gardens, art gallery and gift store; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; docent-led tours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays; 640 Alta Vista Drive, Vista; (760) 639-6164.

Rancho Guajome Adobe ---- Docent-led tours of the restored historical 22-room adobe ranch house and its gardens, 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays unless raining; 2210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista; $3; (760) 724-4082.

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center ---- "Animal Grossology" runs through Jan. 4; "Tinkering," an exhibit with more than 20 projects for kids to create, build and invent, runs through June 7; "So WATT" energy exhibit, "Listen Here! Making Sense of Sound" and "Aging for All Ages," an interactive exhibit on the aging process, are all open; Family Science Day takes place from noon to 3 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month; "Kid City" and "Origins in Space" are on exhibit; IMAX theater and planetarium are closed for renovation; opening date not yet announced; "Escape From Dino Island" motion simulator ride is open ($4); 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays; Balboa Park, San Diego; $8, general; $6.75 seniors and children 3-12 ---- children 12 and under admitted free through Sept. 26; admission plus one IMAX film, $12.50, adults; $9.75, seniors and children 3 to 12; admission plus two IMAX films: $16.50, adults; $13.75 seniors and children 3 to 12; (619) 238-1233 or rhfleet.org.

San Diego Air & Space Museum ---- "Gangsters, Glamour and Glory," an exhibit of the 1930s that includes the Bonnie and Clyde death car, mementos from the Hindenburg crash and a 1930s Gee Bee Racer reproduction, runs through Feb. 2; "Star Trek: The Exhibition," featuring props, costumes and re-created sets from the long-running television series, is open through Jan. 4 ---- the 12,500-square-foot, separate-ticket exhibit includes two motion simulator rides, a "transporter room" and U.S.S. Enterprise bridge," and interactive video programs where visitors can "star on TV" with the casts of the television shows; tickets are $24, adults; $16, youth ages 3 to 11; $15, active-duty military; $22, seniors, students, retired military; www.startrektickets.com; "Second Saturdays" offer family activities each month at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.; "The Planetary Theater," which allows visitors to view Earth and other planets from a unique perspective, is open; "Celebration of the Lindbergh Legacy" features a model of the Northrop Grumman Ryan Aeronautical Center's donated RQ-4A Global Hawk; also featured: an RQ-1 Predator on loan from the Air Force Museum, a reproduction of the WWI fighter the Sopwith Pup, the Apollo 9 command module, the world's only global positioning satellite on display and a model of the JPL Mars rover; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; Balboa Park, San Diego; $15, general; $12, seniors, students, retired military with ID; $6, ages 3-11; free, children 2 and under and active military with ID; (behind-the-scenes restoration tours are available for additional fee); $5-$8, simulator rides; (619) 234-8291 or aerospacemuseum.org.

San Diego Archaeological Center ---- Exhibits detail the area's past through use of local artifacts; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays; 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, San Pasqual Valley; free; (760) 291-0370 or sandiegoarchaeology.org.

San Diego Automotive Museum ---- "Ferrari: Cavallino Rampante ---- Italy’s Prancing Horse" runs through Dec. 31, featuring approximately 15 Ferraris; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily; Balboa Park, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego; $8, general; $6, seniors and military; $5 students with ID; $4, children 6 to 15; free, children under 6; (619) 231-2886 or www.sdautomuseum.org.

San Diego Chinese Historical Museum ---- The museum is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to collect, preserve and share the Chinese-American experience and Chinese history, culture and art; 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays; group tours available upon request; 404 Third Ave., San Diego; $2, adults; free, children 12 and under; (619) 338-9888 or sdchm.org.

San Diego Hall of Champions ---- Exhibits include "Heisman Corner," "La Jolla Cove Swim Club" and "Over-the-Line"; the Gallery Wall displays 32 Sports Illustrated covers of San Diego sports heroes; an exhibit honoring San Diego County high school coaching legends is on permanent display; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily; Balboa Park, 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego; $8 general, $6 seniors, military and students; $4 children 7-17; free 6 and under; (619) 234-2544 or sdhoc.com.

San Diego Model Railroad Museum ---- Permanent exhibits include five working model railroads, including HO-scale, N-scale, and Lionel and O-gauge trains; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, San Diego; $6, general; $5, seniors; $3, students with ID; $2.50, active military with ID; free, children 15 and under with paid adult; (619) 696-0199 or sdmodelrailroadm.com.

San Diego Museum of Art ---- "Kimono as Art: The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota" runs through Jan. 4; "Tastes in Asian Art" runs through Feb. 22; "Emerging Elites: Indo-Muslim Cultures in Transition" is open through March 15; the museum's permanent holdings include a collection of Italian Renaissance, Dutch and Spanish Old Masters, Asian art, South Asian paintings, as well as comprehensive examples of American art, 19th-century European paintings and 20th-century paintings and sculpture; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; open until 9 p.m. Thursdays; Balboa Park, San Diego; $10, general; $8, seniors and active military; $7, students with ID; $4, children 6 to 17; free, children 5 and under; (619) 232-7931 or sdmart.org.

San Diego Museum of Man ---- "Gods & Gold: Ancient Treasures from Mexico to Peru" is open; "People, Prints and Politics: China 1955-1999" runs through November; "Footsteps Through Time: Four Million Years of Human Evolution" is open; the Children's Discovery Center features a hands-on, 1,350-square-foot interactive gallery that depicts life in ancient Egypt; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily; Balboa Park, San Diego; $6, adults; $5, seniors; $3, ages 6 to 17; free, children 6 and under; (619) 239-2001 or museumofman.org.

San Diego Natural History Museum ---- "Water: H20=Life" runs through Nov. 30; "Fossil Mysteries," the largest exhibit in the museum's history, is open; 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily (open until 8 p.m. Thursdays, except holidays); hours vary weekly, call to confirm; Balboa Park, 1788 El Prado, San Diego; $13, general; $11, seniors; $8, military, students and youth ages 13-17; $7, children ages 3 to 12; (619) 232-3821 or sdnhm.org.

San Dieguito Heritage Museum ---- "Skate and Create," an exhibit about the region's contributions to skateboarding, is open; the newly relocated museum features exhibits on local history, from American Indians through early settlers to modern surfing culture; noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays and the last Saturday of each month; 450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas; (760) 632-9711.

San Marcos Historical Society Museum ---- An exhibit of costumed ethnic dolls collected around the world by Joe and Freda Beckett is on display; an exhibition of vignettes of the history of San Marcos is on display; noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; 270 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos; (760) 744-9025.

Junipero Serra Museum ---- The Serra Museum sits on the site of the original San Diego mission set up by the Spanish before the mission was moved to Mission Valley (where it still stands today) and documents the early history of European settlement in San Diego County; operated by the San Diego Historical Society, along with the Marston House, the Museum of San Diego History and the Villa Montezuma/Jesse Shepard House; winter hours (Labor Day through May 31) 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; summer hours (June 1 - Labor Day), daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Presidio Park, 2727 Presidio Drive, Old Town San Diego; $5, general; $4, seniors and military; $2, students; free, children under 6; (619) 297-3258 or sandiegohistory.org.

Timken Museum of Art ---- Permanent collection is primarily Dutch, Flemish, French and Italian painters, including Rembrandt, Rubens, Petrus Christus, Fragonard, Jacques-Louis David and Veronese, as well as American artists such as John Singleton Copley and Eastman Johnson; and Russian icons; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays; Balboa Park, 1500 El Prado, San Diego; free; (619) 239-5548 or www.timkenmuseum.org.

USS Midway Museum ---- Photo exhibit tracing a century of naval forces in San Diego is now open; floating aircraft carrier museum educates the public on the history of these "floating cities," with rides in Navy jet simulators, tours of the flight, hangar and mess decks, pilot house, navigation bridge and much more; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; Aboard the USS Midway, 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $15, general; $10, seniors (62+), military with ID and college students with ID; $8, children 6 to 17; free, active-duty military in uniform and children under 6; (619) 237-9905 or midway.org.

Valley Center History Museum ---- An exhibit on the life of Mr. Universe body-builder/film star Steve Reeves, whose 20-year movie career included starring in the film "Hercules," runs through December; Reeves lived in Valley Center for 34 years until his death in 2000; the exhibit includes historical photos, programs and other mementos from the pageant's early days; Betty Crocker permanent exhibit, highlighting the career of resident Agnes White Tizard, who played the fictional character, is open, and features a rare audio recording of Tizard; museum features dozens of exhibits on town history, aviation, American Indian artifacts, historical documents, tributes to original settlers and visiting celebrities and more; the museum's centerpiece is a stuffed 8-foot, 1,200-pound California grizzly bear, extinct since 1924, recalling the days when the village was known as Bear Valley; 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 29200 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center; free; (760) 749-2993 or valleycenterhistory.org.

Villa Montezuma ---- An onion dome, stained-glass windows and redwood shingles are featured in this "Palace for the Arts," built in 1887 for Jesse Shepard, a musician, composer, author and spiritualist; operated by the San Diego Historical Society, along with the Marston House, the Museum of San Diego History and the Serra Museum; currently closed for restoration work; 20th and K streets, downtown San Diego; (619) 239-2211 or sandiegohistory.org.

Whaley House Museum ---- The Whaley House was built by San Diego pioneer Thomas Whaley in 1857 for his family and general store, and is operated by the Save Our Heritage Organization; the museum is widely rumored to be haunted, resulting in it being open four nights a week; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays; 2476 San Diego Ave., Old Town San Diego; before 5 p.m. admission is $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children 3-12, free for children 2 and under; after 5 p.m. $10, adults and seniors, $5 children 3-12; free for children 2 and under; (619) 297-7511 or whaleyhouse.org.

Women's History Museum and Education Center ---- "All Our Grandmothers," a photographic walk through the lives of San Diego women from 100 years ago, is open; "85 Years of Women's Suffrage" looks at those women who fought for the right to vote; formerly the Women's History Reclamation Project, the museum features archives and exhibits on important women in world history; light refreshments; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 2323 Broadway, Suite 107, San Diego; free but donations accepted; (619) 233-7963 or whmec.org.

Guy B. Woodward Museum ---- The museum focuses on early Western history, specifically that of the Ramona area; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Sundays; 645 Main St., Ramona; $3 for adults, 50 cents for children; (760) 789-7644 or woodwardmuseum.org.