Bonita Train & Gift of the Magi, Dr. Teller’s Three Wise Men collection

December 7 – December 30, 2024 Artist Mehl Lawson has created a train set highlighting the winter village of Bonita. Have you ever wondered where the train was in Bonita?

Sat. Dec. 21, 12noon – 2pm Join us for stories about the Bonita Train and enjoy hot chocolate.

Bonita Train Set by Mehl Lawson

National City & Otay Railroad. Crash at Edgewater Rd.

Accident at Edgewater Rd.

the Otay Limited ( National City & Otay) ran through the Sweetwater/ Bonita Valley. The train was used to build the Sweetwater Dam.

South Bay San Diego Train routes

Also this month, find Dr. Harris Teller’s “Gift of the Magi” collection in the museum. Dr. Teller collected thousands of magi as he traveled the world with the Navy. He started collecting in order to comfort soldiers in the infirmary for the holidays. Find different selections from his collection each December in the museum.

Dr. Teller's magi collection