School and Group Tours
Guided Tours for All Ages
La Jolla Historical Society is proud to offer free school tours of our historic property and exhibitions for learners of all ages! Providing students with engaging, educational experiences that connect them to local history and culture.
For groups seeking a deeper dive, we also offer group tours for a fee, where guests can explore exhibits with guided insights and customized topics.
Read below to find out more and to schedule your group's tour today, please fill out the Group Visit Request Form below.
Group Tours
Discover the history and culture of this region with our group tours! Enjoy engaging, guided experiences that bring fascinating stories to life!
Reservation required
$10 per person
School Visit Offerings
All school group visits to the La Jolla Historical Society include a guided tour of our historic property and current exhibition.
Group Size: Maximum of 45 people per group. 1 adult chaperone required per every 15 participants. LJHS reserves the right to break up or decline a tour request if the group is too large as we must consider staffing, security, and gallery size.
Groups larger than 45 may also be asked to separate their group into smaller groups with different timeslots for their tour depending on availability.
Cost: Free
Duration: 90 minutes
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 780 Prospect Street, La Jolla
Art-making workshops tied to the exhibition are available by request.
Group Tour Offerings
All groups visits to the La Jolla Historical Society include a guided tour of our historic property and current exhibition.
Group Size: Maximum of 45 people per group. 1 adult chaperone required per every 15 participants. LJHS reserves the right to break up or decline a tour request if the group is too large as we must consider staffing, security, and gallery size.
Groups larger than 45 may also be asked to separate their group into smaller groups with different timeslots for their tour depending on availability.
Cost: $10 per person
Duration: 1 hour
Location: 780 Prospect Street, La Jolla
Customize tour times and topics to fit your group’s interests.
Group Visit Request Form
Please fill out the information to request a school or group visit.
Tours are free of charge for school groups and based on availability. Inquire for pricing for adult tours.
Tours are limited in size for comfort and safety and can accommodate up to 25 individuals.
Tour attendees may choose thematic tours focused on regional history, architecture or the current exhibition, please specify.
We welcome groups ranging from kindergarten to college and beyond, please specify.
For additional information please contact the Education and Public Engagement Manager
Tour Themes
Regional History
Since time immemorial to modern day, La Jolla has a long and rich history. Study images, artifacts and documents to learn about how La Jolla has changed over time. Learn to make inferences about life and people long ago from the artifacts they left behind.
Architecture
LJHS has become a trusted steward of many architectural collections. Learn how La Jolla has contributed to the development of numerous architectural styles since the early 1900s.
Exhibitions
During this tour, a trained educator will guide your group in active looking and inquiry-based discussions, focusing on a selection of varied objects currently on view.