Marston House (San Diego)

The Marston House Museum is one of San Diego's finest examples of the Arts and Crafts movement and was constructed in 1905 for George W. Marston and his wife, Anna Gunn Marston. George Marston is noted for many things but most prominently as a civic leader whose interest and work in historic preservation, conservation and history is renowned.

The property was designed and built by the internationally renowned architects William Sterling Hebbard and Irving Gill. Surrounded by five acres of rolling lawns, manicured formal gardens, and rustic canyon gardens, this 8,500 square-foot home became a house museum in 1987 after the Marston family gifted it to the City of San Diego for the enjoyment of the public.

Spend some time exploring the grounds, formal gardens and canyon pathways in the shade of towering pine, eucalyptus and oak trees. Learn about one of San Diego's most prominent families and the master architects and renowned landscape designers who worked with the family to create one of the region's most important estates.

Visit the Marston House Museum 3525 Seventh Avenue in Balboa Park Phone (619) 297-9327 or (619) 298-3142

Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day Tours start every half hour and are 40-45 minutes in length. Please note: The last tour of the day begins at 4:30pm.

Admission $8 for adults $5 for seniors (65 & older) $4 for children (ages 6-12) Free for children 5 and under Save Our Heritage Organisation Members receive unlimited free admission

SOHO Museum Shop at the Marston House - Now open