Tucked into the heart of Chula Vista is a place where stories quietly wait to be discovered.
The Chula Vista Museum and History Center is a community-built collection of the moments, memories, and milestones that have shaped our city, cared for by volunteers and shared with heart. Whether you’ve lived here for decades or are new to Chula Vista, you’re welcome to step inside, look around, and linger a little!
Explore this site to plan your visit, test your Chula Vista trivia, or find ways to get involved!!
The Chula Vista Japanese American Story
Currently on display is our Inaugural Exhibition, The Chula Vista Japanese American Story!
This exhibit traces the story of how Chula Vista farmers of Japanese descent were incarcerated following the U.S. response to the attack on December 1941 and bombing of the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii by Japan. The exhibit also documents the Chula Vista Japanese American community’s continued success despite this injustice.