Whaley House Museum

Whaley House Museum    

www.whaleyhousesandiego.com
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(399) · History museum in San Diego, United States
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The Whaley House is a Greek Revival–style residence and museum in Old Town, San Diego, California. It is the oldest brick structure in Southern …

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Jan 26, 2025
Very interesting house with some wild history, and you definitely get the feel that it's haunted. The tour guide spoke a bit quickly but it was the last tour of the night with only a few people so ki… Full review by Jackson N
Dec 12, 2024
We took the tour last night and really enjoyed it. Our tour guide. Darcy, was phenomenal! She made the tour interesting and fun. It is a short tour but well worth it. Full review by Kenneth D
Nov 18, 2024
We did the night tour, and we both enjoyed it. It was pretty short, but the information given was interesting and it was a cool way to see the house. Full review by alli2289
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1857 Greek Revival Style Residence
The Whaley House is an 1857 Greek Revival style residence, a California Historical Landmark, and museum located in Old Town…
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The history of Southern California's first two-story brick structure is quite interesting. A classic example of mid-nineteenth century Gr…
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The historical home museum of Whaley House is located in Old Town, San Diego and is both a San Diego Historic Landmark and a Californi…
visitacity.com
The Whaley House is one of a select few authenticated by the United States Department of Commerce as being haunted. Thomas Wh…
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The Whaley House is an 1857 Greek Revival style residence, a California Historical Landmark, and museum located in Old Town…
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Established:Original construction: 1857
Located:2476 San Diego Avenue

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The evening haunted tour says recommended for 13+. What makes it not suitable for younger kids? I have an 11 yr old …
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The evening haunted tour says recommended for 13+. What makes it not suitable for younger kids? I have an 11 yr old who wants to go.
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I think it would be fine for most 11 year olds. There is a focus on the supernatural/ghosts in the tour and a discussion of a man who was hanged on the property. There is also discussion …
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I think it would be fine for most 11 year olds. There is a focus on the supernatural/ghosts in the tour and a discussion of a man who was hanged on the property. There is also discussion about the various deaths of the family members. I think the subject matter is the only reason for recommending for 13 and up but I definitely know of younger kids who would be fine with the tour.
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Hello, do you have to have reservations and tickets to tour the Whaley house or can you just walk through any time?
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Hello! You don't need reservations, but they have scheduled tour times. There is a small house to the right of the Whaley House where you buy the tickets and souvenirs if you'd like.
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Where do I start my tour?
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San Diego Ave. The intersection of Harney St. and San Diego Ave.
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