Craftsmanship Museum
The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum, also known as the Craftmanship Museum, is an American museum in Carlsbad, California, that collects and displays miniature models created of metal and wood.
A museum inside Carlsbad
You can stay in Carlsbad
Craftsmanship Museum is inside Carlsbad, which has 68 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 66–79°. When to go ↓
An airport 2 miles away
McClellan-Palomar (CLD) has airline service, about 2 miles from Craftsmanship Museum.
Established in 2006
Craftsmanship Museum dates from 2006. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Carlsbad. Green months are the mild ones.
Craftsmanship Museum
The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum, also known as the Craftmanship Museum, is an American museum in Carlsbad, California, that collects and displays miniature models created of metal and wood. It was originally called The Joe Martin Craftsmanship Museum. The museum annually honors skilled artisans who create finely crafted miniature items.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 2006
Where to stay near Craftsmanship Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Carlsbad (68) and San Diego (508).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Craftsmanship Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad | in town | — | 68 57 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 112,260 | $1,257K | C+ |
| San Diego | 22 mi south | 35 min | 508 401 hotels · 27 motels · 25 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 20 hostels · 13 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 1,406,106 | $907K | C− |
| Oceanside | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 52 42 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 170,483 | $770K | C− |
| Encinitas | 6 mi south | 10 min | 26 15 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 60,736 | $1,647K | B |
| Escondido | 10 mi east | 15 min | 20 12 hotels · 6 motels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 146,030 | $715K | C |
| Vista | 4 mi north | 5 min | 11 5 hotels · 3 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 98,274 | $762K | B− |
| San Marcos | 4 mi east | 5 min | 7 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 94,908 | $868K | B |
| Hidden Meadows | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,524 | $851K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Craftsmanship Museum
Other well-known places within 66 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
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Big draw61 mi Theme parkDisney California Adventure10.1M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Disneyland: HarshLight from San Jose, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Mexico–United States border wall: Földhegy, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Snapdragon Stadium: Terrible Tim, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Legoland California: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jdigger/, CC BY 2.0 · Knott's Berry Farm: Phydend at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Petco Park: Mds08011, CC BY 4.0 · San Diego Zoo: en:User:Cburnett, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Disney California Adventure: CrispyCream27, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting Craftsmanship Museum
Is Craftsmanship Museum in Carlsbad?
Yes. It’s inside Carlsbad, CA.
When is the best time to visit Craftsmanship Museum?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, with highs of 66–79°.
How far is Craftsmanship Museum from Irvine and Santa Ana?
About 49 miles northwest of Irvine and about 56 miles northwest of Santa Ana, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Craftsmanship Museum?
McClellan-Palomar (CLD), about 2 miles away. The nearest big hub is San Diego (SAN), about 28 miles.
Where should I stay near Craftsmanship Museum?
Carlsbad (in town, 68 places to stay), San Diego (22 mi, 508 places to stay) and Oceanside (8 mi, 52 places to stay).
Tips from people in Carlsbad
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Carlsbad’s Town Square.
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