Museums
San Diego's museums reflect the incredible variety and interests of the region. San Diego County is proud to showcase over 90 museums, representing a wide range of collections from fine arts to transportation, from classics to contemporary and from science to natural history. Over 25 facilities are represented by the San Diego Museum Council and 15 museums are located within Balboa Park, often referred to as "the Smithsonian of the West."
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Through 02/04/2012
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Through 02/05/2012
Infinite Balance: Artists and the Environment
Museum of Photographic Arts Location: Downtown Price: Included with Admission Description: Infinite Balance is the first US presentation of artists shortlisted for the Prix Pictet, the world’s top prize for photography and sustainability. The exhibition will showcase noted contemporary photographers from across the globe.
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Through 02/06/2012
Birch Aquarium at Scripps - Whale Watching Expeditions
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Location: La Jolla Price: $610-$970 Description: This unforgettable experience puts you in the center of gray whale birthing grounds where whales and their calves play, rest, and investigate their curious visitors. Accommodations and most meals included. Travel is by private motor coach.
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Through 02/08/2012
All That Glitters: The Splendor and Science of Gems and Minerals
San Diego Natural History Museum Location: Balboa Park Price: $10 - $17 Description: San Diego Natural History Museum is proud to present the gem and mineral exhibition: All That Glitters: The Splendor and Science of Gems and Minerals. Discover how the same Earth processes that build landscapes produce dazzling gemstones and precious metals.
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Through 02/12/2012
Project Home Front
Coronado Visitor Center and Historical Association & Museum Location: Coronado Price: No Charge Description: A self-guided tour: The homes of Coronado aviators past and present are identified with a sign. Pick up a map and biographical information at the Visitor Center, 1100 Orange Ave
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Through 02/19/2012
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Through 02/19/2012
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Through 02/19/2012
Mexican Modern Painting
San Diego Museum of Art Location: Balboa Park Price: Included with admission Description: A selection of 80 paintings dated between 1907 and 1962 from the renowned Blaisten Collection from artists including well-known painters María Izquierdo, Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Rufino Tamayo, and many others.
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Through 02/19/2012
Mexican Modern Painting from the Andrés Blaisten Collection
San Diego Museum of Art Location: Balboa Park Description: The Andrés Blaisten Collection is one of the premiere collections of 20th-century Mexican art. This exhibition features a selection of 80 paintings dated between 1907 and 1962 from this renowned collection as part of a traveling tour of the Blaisten Collection.
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Through 02/20/2012
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