Home - Chicano Park Museum

By preserving a history of struggle, we will educate and empower individuals to become agents of change in their own communities.

Upcoming at the CPMCC

Letras y Pintura is a living celebration of youth power, where art becomes resistance, pride, and transformation

Join us for the opening reception on Friday, June 7, from 1 to 4 PM as we honor the voices and visions of young people who are reclaiming their narratives, resisting injustice, and transforming culture through art.

This exhibition highlights the courage and brilliance of emerging artists by featuring protest posters from the LMEC student walkout, graffiti-inspired artwork, and the youth-designed poster for the 55th Chicano Park Day.

Remarks from LMEC walkout student leaders and artist spotlight Steven, and Baby1
Music by DJ Wicho
Tacos and raspados

In collaboration with La Maestra, LMEC, and King-Chávez Academy

Letras y Pintura es una celebración viva del poder juvenil, donde el arte se convierte en resistencia, orgullo y transformación

Acompáñanos en la recepción de apertura el viernes 7 de junio, de 1 a 4 PM, para celebrar las voces y visiones de jóvenes que están reclamando sus narrativas, resistiendo la injusticia y transformando la cultura a través del arte.

Con carteles de protesta de la caminata estudiantil de LMEC, arte inspirado en el grafiti y el cartel juvenil del 55 aniversario del Día del Parque Chicano, esta muestra destaca el valor y la brillantez de artistas emergentes.

Palabras de líderes estudiantiles de la caminata de LMEC, artistas destacados Steven y Baby1
Música por DJ Wicho
Tacos y raspados

En colaboración con La Maestra, LMEC y King-Chávez Academy

We’re honored to showcase the work of Gloria Rebolledo, our featured Community Gallery Artist, whose vibrant and powerful contributions can be seen throughout Chicano Park. Her latest pieces are now on display in the CPMCC’s Community Gallery, celebrating her unique voice and artistic legacy.

This Saturday, we invite you to a special artist plática featuring Gloria Rebolledo and Salvador “Queso” Torres, a legendary muralist and foundational figure in the Chicano Park movement. A longtime advocate for public art and cultural preservation, Queso has played a vital role in shaping the park’s visual and political identity.

Together, the artists will reflect on their creative journeys, their deep ties to the community, and the role of art in preserving Chicano history and culture.

This conversation is more than a reflection—it’s an act of preservation. By sharing their stories, Gloria and Queso help ensure that the history of Chicano Park and its artists lives on for future generations.

Following the plática, join our Archivist for a hands-on workshop on capturing and preserving oral histories.

Everyone is welcome! Scholarship applicants are especially encouraged to attend.

: Saturday, June 28
: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
: Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center

Nos sentimos honrados de presentar la obra de Gloria Rebolledo, nuestra Artista de la Galería Comunitaria, cuyas contribuciones vibrantes y poderosas se pueden apreciar en todo el Parque Chicano. Sus piezas más recientes ahora se exhiben en la Galería Comunitaria del CPMCC, celebrando su voz única y su legado artístico.

Este sábado, te invitamos a una plática especial con Gloria Rebolledo y Salvador “Queso” Torres, un muralista legendario y figura fundamental en el movimiento del Parque Chicano. Queso ha sido un defensor del arte público y la preservación cultural, y ha jugado un papel clave en la formación de la identidad visual y política del parque. Juntos, los artistas compartirán sus trayectorias creativas, su conexión con la comunidad y cómo el arte ha sido una herramienta para preservar la historia y cultura chicana.

Esta conversación es más que una reflexión: es un acto de preservación. Al compartir sus historias, Gloria y Queso ayudan a asegurar que la historia del Parque Chicano y de sus artistas siga viva para las futuras generaciones.

Después de la plática, acompáñanos a un taller práctico dirigido por nuestra Archivista, donde aprenderás a registrar y conservar historias orales.

Todos son bienvenidos. Invitamos especialmente a las personas que están solicitando becas a participar.

: Sábado 28 de junio
: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
: Museo y Centro Cultural del Parque Chicano

Location & Hours

Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center
1960 National Ave
San Diego, CA. 92113

Monday       Closed
Tuesday       Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday    11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday    11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday      11:00 am – 5:00 pm

** Closed Friday, July 4th **

Testimonials

“This museum is significant for me and my family as a place where we can keep a connection with our Mexican roots and enjoy the friendship of many people like us.”

“A Chicano Museum in the People’s own neighborhood is about community, and so it is a great victory. Although my children didn’t live there, they grew up contributing their talents to the Chicana/o movement, centered around the arts, and were welcomed by the community that will now show the results of their efforts to the next generation.”

“Chicano Park/Museum is special to me since I consider Chicano Park/Museum to be rich in history and culture. The preservation of this history is important to the legacy of the founders and the people of California. This history must be preserved and archived for generations to come.”

"We found this gem through our searching for museums and culture. I believe we were guided here. This museum/park is more than just a place it is a community and my husband and I are so happy we found it and will always support" -Ariel S. Very friendly and empowering to the community. Also just a great overall good field trip for schools. -Marisela S. A must-visit cultural gem! I brought my mom and kids, and we all had a great experience. The exhibits are rich with history, art, and storytelling that beautifully highlight Chicano culture and activism. The staff was welcoming, and the space was well-organized and engaging for all ages. Definitely worth a visit if you're in San Diego!

Very friendly and empowering to the community. Also just a great overall good field trip for schools.

"You can't find a better community museum and archive in San Diego. Everyone we spoke with was incredibly welcoming and excited to share the history of the park, the art and the community. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and the exhibits are meticulously curated, historically important, socially relevant and visually stunning. Anyone who visits Barrio Logan should make time to stop at the museum and support the important work they're doing to preserve the community's history, share its story and showcase its talent."

DONATE TODAY

By preserving a history of struggle, we will educate and empower individuals to become agents of change in their own communities.

Stay in the Loop