It will start out with the positive, it was great to see some the historic places on the walking tour, the guide gave good historic facts about the surroundings. As a medium and a paranormal investigator I was in awe of the fake gestures and lies told to make this seem better than the boring waste it was. The guide actually had everyone download a "ghost app" on their phones so they could see the ghosts around them, when the app would shout out a random name the guide would say, oh ya they visit often. Seriously!!! I saw two spirits while on the tour, one inside the museum the the guide (a self proclaimed paranormal investigator and experienced ghost communicator) never acknowledged at all, and the other in one of the other buildings we were observing. When asked why the group didn't get any responses while they were using the investigation equipment and only when she did, she said, "They know me" they won't always communicate with strangers and "They must be tired, they just aren't active tonight." I was so disappointed! I was hoping my friend that was with me could experience something paranormal. Don't waste your money!!!! They were late starting and people actually left the group because of the B.S.

It's a small museum but worth visiting. They provide self-guided pamphlet to read as you go through the rooms. However, you'll get the most out of it talking with the museum docent. On a Friday afternoon in October, they didn't have many coming in, so I was able to ask questions. The docent was very knowledgeable about the house and the surrounding Gaslamp District, whether it's historical or spooky hauntings. Also ask about Bum, the dog mascot. The gift shop is also tiny in the same room as admission is purchased. The courtyard outside is huge and seems like a nice area to rest of you've been walking around the Gaslamp all day.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Visited here 07/21. I wish I could give this place more than five stars. I love historical homes that feel like a time capsule. And at $8 for admission (which they could easily charge double) you can't go wrong. Tours are self-guided with a flyer that gives you info on each of the rooms with furniture that date throughout the history the home was in use. I would love to do a guided tour next time I'm in San Diego or a haunted tour. They have a lovely little gift shop before you leave.

It was so interesting!!! Loved the history...Who knew!! I have lived in San Diego since 1969 but never knew about this historical place until about 5 years ago!!! So important to know and be able to experience San Diego's past! Plus it is incredibly haunted. While taking a picture of my friends in the courtyard, there were hundreds of orbs around them in the photo !!

A waste of time and money and an unpleasant experience to boot. All the rooms are roped off, plenty of folks skipped admission which was in a crammed office off to the left, and there were literally a dozen homeless people ornamenting the lawn, not even speaking to one another. You could tell they just lived there because it smelled like their bathroom.

Gaslamp Museum has a remarkable staff! Sandee is an outstanding historian and a superb tour guide. Also, we have enjoyed their monthly lectures, especially if there is an exciting speaker. Textile Artist Marty Ornish presented a fascinating lecture, "Victorian Fashion Still Expires" earlier this year.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

I love this old house downtown. Easily overlooked but worth the look around inside. So much history. Brochures explain each room inside or do the audio tour. This can be a quick visit in 30 min. Very cheap to enter. Oldest house downtown San Diego. It's also HAUNTED and been on TV for it's hauntings. Two story fully furnished from 1800's.

We visited many years ago in the evening. Didn't see or feel any paranormal activity but when got home and looked at photos we were shocked. The last photo we took of the stairs on the way out the door had a hug orb coming down the stairs with a man face in it.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

This place is not worth the money. I thought it was bigger than it actually was. I would love of knowing before hand mask were required. This is not worth hype true crime and paranormal fans.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$11–15

Haunted? Maybe. However some of the "activity" comes down to the floorboards rocking chairs as you step near them. It is a great piece of San Diego history, however. I recommend giving it your patronage based on the historic merits of the home. If you happen to see any ghosts, that is an added bonus.

Went on 5/11/2021 and it was closed. Only open for walk in's Friday and Saturday. In 1981 I worked on the property that the house was located on and the owner of the business donated it to the city. I watched the move and have other tidbits of information about it I wanted to share.

a step back in time in San Diego - a house from a different time. easy to walk thru in 30-45 min. downstairs as additional interesting period items.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Exciting, fun, informative. And there was activity in the house shout out to Dante with Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours. Covid19 compliant, DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING! take all the pictures and videos you want. Keep your phones on vibrate/silent when doing tours. …

Explore your history about the history of this house. They say things get active in this house also. The look & feel of it is like you're back in that time. Go check it out if you like spirits & history.

Very cool. It's only $8 to walk around the house. Many old treasures to see.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

It's a beautiful house with a thick history about ghosts. I had goosebumps while walking across the bathroom and hospital room, the was creepy, too. Scary, but you need to visit once! …

Must see. Small but quaint. Packed with information about San Diego's rich history. Great audio tour. Particularly enjoyed the antiques in the kitchen. Don't forget to visit Bum the Dog!

It's a great museum to go visit. Lots of history in this house.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

A lovely small museum with friendly and knowledgeable docents. Better for older kids, but my younger ones also enjoyed visiting "a real old haunted house."
Visited on
Weekday

I really enjoyed touring the oldest house in the gaslamp. It has a very interesting history and is worth the small donation! A must see when visiting San Diego!

Nice heritage home well preserved. Interesting displays and collections. A nice chill place to visit as part of a walk through downtown.

Nice museum that gives a peek into the history of an important San Diego family, but also on life in the late 1800s/early 1900s.

Smells looks like it was abandon then, they tried to restore with stuff they found at a garage sales. Sorry. But true

Very nice historical walking tours available with a Victorian period, costumed guide. Highly recommended!

Fantastic location. Small but definitely a must if you are into history. Excellent staff.

Nice old home. Set up through the different periods of time it was inhabited.

Well educated people present an incredibly well preserved piece of history.

Nice place to learn about the history of the Gaslamp. Staff is friendly.

Indifferent staff that was doing cleaning and vacuuming during the tour.

The man who built San Diego. Fascinating, as all such visionaries are!

Interesting bit of San Diego history. Good for a 20-30 minute visit.

Outstanding piece of San Diego! Staff is well informed and gracious.

Great historic location, if you don't know the history; Google it.

It's so amazing this place is still around. Must see museum.

Very interesting tour. I wish I'd gotten the book now.

It was okay but there is a good self guide leaflet.

Did a haunted tour here at night and it was spooky

Great place to get to a bit of San Diego's history

Nice b Littlebpark across from Grand Horton hotel.

Somewhat interesting, but not very informative.

Low price, lots of interesting things to see

You shouldn't have to pay to visit a house!

Great museum of Gaslamp and courtyard park

Beautiful little Pizza West Coast history

Fun and lots of history about San Diego

Just one house but the kids loved it!!

It was nice to see but a bit small.

Nice time capsule of late 1800s

Nice to sit and enjoy the veiw

Not handicapped accessible.