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The Heritage of the Americas Museum, on the Cuyamaca College campus at 12110 Cuyamaca College Drive West in El Cajon, covers natural history, archaeology, anthropology and fine art. Youth 17 and under and students with ID are free; adults pay $10 and ages 55 and over $6. Admission is free every second Friday, and parking is free.Checked October 23, 2026.
FreeYouth 17 and Under
$10Adults 18 and Over
$6Adults 55 and Over
2nd FriFree Day
Address12110 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon, CA 92019. Phone (619) 670-5194.
HoursTuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Free Fridays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday and Monday closed.
AdmissionAdults (18+) $10.00; adults (55+) $6.00; youth 17 and under free; students with ID free. “FREE every 2nd Friday of the month.” “FREE PARKING FOR ALL VISITORS.”
What It Is“Four Museums in One Place”: natural history, archaeology, anthropology and fine art, plus tropical and desert garden patios.
Price ConflictThe Cuyamaca College page still shows $3 and $2 admission, with a 2015 copyright. The museum’s own site gives the prices above, so we use it.
A Halloween Costume Contest, the Maize Exhibition and an “Open Doors, Open Minds” event are named on the site, but none carries a date, so none is listed on our events page.
Exact hours on the free second Friday beyond “Free Fridays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.”: not confirmed.
Map point is approximate (OpenStreetMap).
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FAQ
How much is the Heritage of the Americas Museum?
Adults 18 and over $10, adults 55 and over $6, youth 17 and under and students with ID free, per the museum’s own visit page read October 23, 2026.
Is parking free at the Heritage Museum?
Yes. The museum’s page says free parking for all visitors.
Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.