Barona Cultural Center And Museum

Our Mission:

The Purpose of the Barona Museum is fourfold:

To increase understanding and appreciation of the Kumeyaay/Diegueño people, residents of Southern California from time immemorial, and the Barona Band of Mission Indians, in particular.

To preserve the Barona Collection of artifacts and to display them for tribal and public enjoyment.

To preserve the Kumeyaay/Diegueno language (‘Iipay aa), arts and traditional ways so that future generations of Barona youth can grow in strength and knowledge, secure in the richness of their heritage.

To educate the public on the history of the Kumeyaay/Diegueño people and Indian traditions such as birdsongs, language, gatherings, gaming and artwork from the early days to the present.