Current Exhibit

The Jewel in Coronado’s Crown: Over a Century of Historic Preservation at the Hotel del Coronado

The Jewel in Coronado's Crown explores the Hotel Del Coronado’s most recent restoration, which focused on bringing the Victorian structure back to its original grandeur. Throughout its 137 years, the Hotel del Coronado has adapted to changes in style, taste, and travel trends. It experienced several expansions, renovations, and ownership shifts. Despite these changes, the Del remains one of California’s most cherished landmarks due to its careful preservation.

The hotel’s charm lies in the commitment to maintain its architectural heritage and rich history. Each preserved detail, from redwood shingles to Victorian interiors, connects visitors to a past era of design. Through stories of restoration, the exhibit shares how people continue to shape the Del's legacy for everyone to enjoy.

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Cross-Border Influences: The Architectural Dialogue Between Tijuana and Coronado
Architecture serves as a powerful testament to cultural exchange, telling the story of communities, their values, and their aspirations. This exhibit explores the architectural relationship between Tijuana, a vibrant and evolving city on the Mexican border, and Coronado, a picturesque enclave just across the San Diego Bay. While these two cities are separated by an international boundary, their architectural styles reveal a rich dialogue of influence, where the traditional and modern blend seamlessly to reflect shared histories and divergent futures. From the colorful façades and organic forms of Tijuana's urban landscape to the Spanish Revival and Mission-style influences in Coronado, this exhibit invites you to discover how architecture transcends borders, shaping the identity of each community.

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The Museum presents thought-provoking exhibitions on a wide variety of subjects each year. Past exhibitions include Wings of Gold the Centennial of Naval Aviation, The Kingston Trio: A World of Music, and Inspired: 100 Years of Coronado Schools. Exhibition sponsorship is a wonderful way for you or your company to reach new audiences while demonstrating support for the history and culture of Coronado. Each exhibition sponsorship package is customized depending on your or your company’s sponsorship level, preferred recognition, and promotional goals. Examples of exhibition sponsorship benefits may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Invitations to the exhibition opening previews and events

• Name or logo credit in all exhibition and program materials, including invitations, History Matters, signage, press releases, website, e-newsletters, and mailings to members

• Direct link between your website and the Coronado Historical Association website

• Opportunity to host private receptions at the Museum’s Lecture Hall

We are pleased to develop a customized exhibition sponsorship package for you or your company.  For more information, please contact Christine Stokes at cstokes@coronadohistory.org or 619.435.7242.