Bonita Museum & Cultural Center — Attraction in Chula Vista

I lived in Bonita in the 1950s, until age 9. In 2014, I took a trip back and visited Bonita Museum & Cultural Center. My family had donated to them a painting of the historic Old Red Barn, and prior to my arrival I had e-mailed them that I was coming, and told them about some of my early history there. They promised me they would have that painting on display for me to see when I got there. I told them when I would arrive, but when I got there, they didn't have the painting out, the docent said she "couldn't find it", and they really weren't very interested in my disappointment.

Bonita had been my home town for nearly a decade when I was a child, and I remember passing by that Old Red Barn many times on our way into town and leaving it. When I visited the museum, fully expecting to see that wonderful painting, all they could offer were photographs of the barn, which was okay, but I wish they had kept their word to have that painting out for me to see. It would have meant a lot. I shall probably never have another opportunity to visit this area.

Evidently, they didn't consider it...

My family arranged to have my Uncle's reception, following his funeral, at the center recently. The director was so kind. We were the first to arrive so we took the time to look around. There was beautiful artwork on display - statues, painted canvas, etc. Really enjoyed looking at a ceramic-clay woven basket-vase. It was fun showing my 8 year old the various...

Toured on 6/20/25 Neat little museum. Love the artifacts on display. There were two museum employees. Neither of the two acknowledged or welcomed me. That’s always a bummer and dampers museum visits… However… I...