The Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT), located in Zona Rio, is a must-visit for anyone in Tijuana…read more The center offers a variety of attractions, including an IMAX cinema, the permanent Museo de las Californias, an aquarium, and the Cube (Exhibition Space). We visited the Cube on a hot Saturday afternoon, and it was the perfect escape from the heat. Not only was the cool, air-conditioned space a welcome relief, but the modern art exhibits were absolutely exquisite. While I believe the exhibits rotate, during our visit the focus was on contemporary artists from Mexico and South America. The Cube spans three levels and features a wide variety of art forms--paintings, audio-visual art, and impressive installations. The entrance fee is very affordable, making it a great cultural stop for anyone visiting Tijuana. Highly recommended!

This museum is huuuuuge. It's a bit confusing for a tourist who doesn't speak the language. I first…read moreentered the building, which I thought was the main building and started wondering around trying to find the ticketing area, but there was none. I found myself in a gallery until a security guard told me that this is a ticketed area and told me to get a ticket from the gift shop. I went to the gift shop and bought my ticket and then they directed to a separate building where the museum actually was. While I walked there, I passed by an aquarium and walked in and it turned out that you need a separate ticket for it! I left the aquarium and continued my quest to find the museum. I passed by a garden with various statues, pretty cool and the museum and right behind that. Went into the museum building and walked in to what I thought was part of the exhibit and it turned out to be the back part of it and I was directed to go to the other end. Yes! I finally found it! They took my ticket and I entered the museum exhibit area. It's a gallery of the history of Mexico from ancient times to almost current day. I love that for most of the articles, there's an English translation below it as well. Definitely recommend checking out this museum. Don't get lost!

Omar was great ! Easy to find and his English is awesome. Took us to Playa Nuevo and picked us up…read moreonce we were ready.

I took this tour because of the high rating and I'm glad I did. My guide was Miguel and he did a…read moregreat job helping me get the full Tijuana experience. Tijuana is very beautiful and full of culture and great food. Miguel went out of his way to make it a great experience.

This place is beautiful, food is great and service is outstanding. Our waiter Brandon was very…read moreknowledgeable and polite. Prices are reasonable, I will definitely come back. Their martinis are delicious!

Thank you guys for your great service! Definitely one of the nicest places to go in Tijuana. The…read morefood was great but the overall service was amazing. I've come here a few times, both with family and date nights.

Lots to learn in regard to the region's roots, Spanish renaissance and evolution of Mexico's…read morecultural that influenced what we know TJ to be today.

I always felt like Tijuana had too few museums for the amount of talent that resides in this city…read more Seriously, just look around... there's art everywhere! In the graffiti, poems scribbled on the walls, dancers performing on the streets, local bands playing every chance they get... it's great! It's just a shame that the city lacks a cultural center that can hold and give home to this. It's because of that reason that I am a fan of every museum in Tijuana. This is obviously not an exception. You can easily identify the structure of this building miles away. It's huge! The good thing is that there is always a new exhibit on display. They really try to cover all grounds from photography to classical painting. Amazing lecturers as well, the curators do an amazing job at finding just the right talent to bring along. Just as a bonus tip, they do offer some art courses. For more information don't hesitate to contact them since the times/courses are always changing. I'm confident that they are all good though. The professors in here are knowledgeable and patient.

I spent a week in the area and decided to stop here was one of the best things that I did. I just…read morewish that I had dedicated a bit more time to taking everything in. Their offerings are extensive and I tried to cover the entire museum in 2 hours. I will say though, that if you're short on time, do not skip this just because of that. The maps that they give out make it very simple to prioritize what you'd like to see and create a plan for that. I just wish we could have made some time to relax and enjoy everything. Next time!

The Maritime Museum of San Diego is honestly one of the most impressive history museums I've…read morevisited because the artifacts are the museum. You aren't just looking at history -- you're surrounded by ships that actually survived it. The Star of India, launched in 1863, survived mutiny, violent storms, collisions at sea, and decades carrying immigrants across dangerous oceans. Some sailors believed the ship was cursed after captains died during early voyages, yet somehow she survived long enough to become the oldest active sailing ship in the world. HMS Surprise shows the brutal reality of naval warfare during the Age of Sail. Ships like this once carried enough cannon firepower to destroy enemy vessels while sailors lived packed below deck surrounded by gunpowder, disease, and fear of battle. The Berkeley steam ferry even helped evacuate survivors during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake while much of the city burned. One of the most fascinating exhibits is the Soviet B-39 submarine from the Cold War. The inside is unbelievably cramped and gives you a real sense of what life was like beneath the ocean during one of the most dangerous periods in modern history. The USS Dolphin may have been my favorite. This experimental deep-diving U.S. Navy submarine helped test advanced underwater technology and launched the deepest-fired torpedo in naval history. The museum also includes the San Salvador, recreating the ship that explored California's coastline in 1542 -- long before America existed as a country. What makes this place incredible is the timeline it creates: 1500s exploration... 1800s global sailing... steam-powered industry... world wars... Cold War submarines... All sitting together in one harbor. This place doesn't just teach maritime history -- it shows how ships shaped exploration, immigration, trade, warfare, and entire empires.

What an absolute gem. The Maritime Museum is a collection of floating ships available to tour…read more We enjoyed the add-on ($10) 45 minute, docent-led, bay tour on the Pilot. We learned so much. The Museum is well-organized with plenty of memorabilia and artifacts to enjoy. There are several boats to explore. There's also plenty of seating along the boats, to just enjoy the scenery. The Maritime Museum is a must!

Im just amazed about this little treasure in Tijuanas Downtown. They got a great collection of…read moretoys, magazines, from the 60s, 70s,80s and beyond... i was walking thru the isles with that childhood memories all over the glass windows. The 2nd floor is all about lucha libre. It is very clean, well taken care of, bathrooms clean as well. Would recommend to anyone visiting tijuana or citizen to come and take a look. Great to show the kiddos the toys you grew up with. -------------------- Impresionadisima con este tesoro en el centro de tijuana. Tienen una gran coleccion de juguetes, revistas desde los 60s hasta ahora. Caminaba por los pasillos y no podia evitar ese sentimiento de añoranza de la niñez. El 2do piso es todo de lucha libre. Muy limpio, bien cuidado, incluidos baños. Le recomiendo a todos los que visitan tijuana o vivan aqui, que se den una vuelta a este museo y enseñarle a sus niños parte de los juguetes que los vieron crecer.

So much stuff to look at and fun for everyone! Lucha libre upstairs and here are tropheys and masks!read more

This place is definitely a highlight of my Tijuana visit. Every time I go to Tijuana, I stop here…read more The price is great (50 pesos or about 2.62 US dollars) for the size of the museum. Wax figures are outdated and pretty old, but I like how they give a description for most figure they have. It gives you a bit of Mexican culture. You find out a little about who they were and what they did. I really enjoy their small horror section. I really do hope that one day they add a small story in the descriptive part or possibly add some eerie music. The creaky floor is a good effect. Adding a small gift shop with keychains or magnets would be nice also. I do love the small ticket they give you, that's usually my take home souvenir. They have bathrooms in there they're pretty clean. Staff was friendly as well. I say it takes about 15 to 20 minutes to do the full museum like I mentioned it's small. But worth to stop and check out. I will always stop by when I am in TJ. Cleanliness 7/10 Location 6/10 Price 10/10 Service 8/10 **See you next time Museo de Cera**

Super cute little place in Tijuana. This is located by the Arco behind the stores. We paid $50…read morepesos to get it, about $2.50-3 dollars. They also have a bathroom if you need to use it. We finished the museum in about 30 minutes because we were reading and interacting. My daughter wanted to do it twice so kid approved. Enjoy!!