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 02/28/2010
Tara Donovan
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Downtown Location: Downtown Price: Free to $10 Description: MacArthur genius honoree Tara Donovan is one of the most innovative and important young artists of our time. MCASD is the only West Coast venue for the first museum retrospective of this provocative artist, which showcases the artist’s sculptures and installations that transform everyday materials—such as drinking straws and plastic cups—to dazzling effect.
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Through 06/01/2010
More Than Words: 'Iipay Aa Tiipay Aa Uumall, The Barona Inter-Tribal Dictionary
Barona Cultural Center and Museum Price: Free Description: In the spirit of ongoing cultural preservation, our new exhibition, "More Than Words: 'Iipay Aa Tiipay Aa Uumall, The Barona Inter-Tribal Dictionary" opens Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Truly one of the most important duties of the Museum, and the first publication of the Barona Museum Press, is the monumental 696-page Barona Inter-Tribal Dictionary. The Museum presents the inspiration and background realized in the Dictionary committee's effort to document this endangered language.
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11/24/2009
Art of Elan: "Surreal"
San Diego Museum of Art Location: Balboa Park Price: $10-$25 Description: Art of Elan at The San Diego Museum of Art.
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11/24/2009 - 01/15/2010
Annual LEGO Train Exhibit
San Diego Model Railroad Museum Location: Balboa Park Price: $7.00 Description: The Museum will display its LEGO train exhibit created by the Southern California Lego Train Club.
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11/28/2009 - 01/24/2010
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12/02/2009
"The Sky Tonight" Planetarium Shows (7:00 p.m.)
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Location: Balboa Park Price: $10.50 for adults, $9 for seniors or children Description: Join us at 7 p.m. on December 2 in the newly renovated Space Theater for an exciting "Supernovae and Gamma Ray Bursts".
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12/02/2009
Exploring Ethics Lecture: "Fact vs. Spin in Science News"
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Location: Balboa Park Price: The program is free but registration is required. Description: In conjunction with the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center welcomes guests to encounter science from an ethical viewpoint. Held on the first Wednesday of each month, this ongoing series brings together community leaders of various backgrounds to examine current scientific issues from diverse perspectives. Bring your own questions and join in the discussion!
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12/02/2009
Military Writer's Society of America Book Fair & Book Signing
Veterans Museum and Memorial Center Location: Downtown Price: Free Description: 14 Authors from the Military Writer's Society of America will hold a Book Fair and Book Signing at the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center in Balboa Park on 2 December, from 6 to 8 pm.
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12/05/2009
Tim Flannery Concert -Star of India
Maritime Museum of San Diego Location: Downtown Price: $30 General Admission Description: Join us for one of most talented new artists to hit the music world. Tim Flannery will rock the boat with a very limited number of attendees. The Star of India will offer cash bar service for patrons to have fun and musical.
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12/06/2009
San Pasqual Battlefield Reenactment Day
San Diego Archaeological Center Location: Escondido Price: Free for Members, General $2 per person, $5 per family Description: The annual reenactment of the 1846 Battle of San Pasqual takes place at the San Pasqual Battlefield, adjacent to the San Diego Archaeological Center. The Center will be open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with activities and unique food and beverages for sale.
More What's New What's New
In August 2009, chef Giuseppe Ciuffa opened SDMA Sculpture Court Café by Giuseppe, a new European-style café, which is adjacent to the San Diego Museum of Art’s sculpture garden in Balboa Park. Tying in his Italian heritage, the menu includes everything from classic Mediterranean bites, artisan pizzas and Panini’s to artisanal cheese plates and cured salumi boards.
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