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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla

Newly expanded galleries | Ocean views

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) invites all audiences to experience our world, our region, and ourselves through the prism of contemporary art. We are excited to welcome you back to MCASD’s Flagship location in La Jolla. Discover the new collection galleries and the special exhibition Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s–Today through July 21, 2024. Explore the museum's art park, sculpture garden, seaside terraces, and giftshop The Shop.

Neighborhood: La Jolla

700 Prospect St
La Jolla, CA 92037

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Contact Info

(858) 454-3541
info@mcasd.org

Hours

Thursday—Sunday
10 AM —4 PM
Monday—Wednesday
Closed

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Events to check out

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Forecast Form

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla
Apr 18 - ongoing

Taking the 1990s as its cultural backdrop, Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s–Today  is the first major group exhibition in the United States to envision a new approach to...

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Free Public Opening: Forecast Form

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla
Apr 18, 2024

Join us on Free Third Thursday, April 18 from 10AM – 8PM for the free public opening of Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s–Today, the first major group...

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Art Auction 2024

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla
May 10, 2024

Mark your calendars and prepare to bid on works of art in support of MCASD! The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s celebrated biennial Art Auction returns with live and silent auctions of...

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Free Second Sunday

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla
May 12, 2024

On the second Sunday of every month, the museum offers free admission to all visitors. No reservations are required for Second Sunday admission.  From 10AM - 1PM, join us for Play Day.  Play...

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Free Third Thursday

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla
May 16, 2024

On the third Thursday of every month, the museum offers free admission to all visitors with extended hours through 8PM. No reservations are required for Third Thursday admission.

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Lecture on the Move

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla
May 25, 2024

Join us for a moving discussion with MCASD’s Educator Manager Maru Lopez, a Puerto Rican jewelry artist, educator, and craft researcher, and Dr. Jade Power-Sotomayor, a Cali-Rican educator,...

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Funky Fusions: MCASD Summer Camp

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla
Jul 8 - Jul 12, 2024

Get funky this summer at MCASD! We will make masks inspired by Gerald Clarke, scarves inspired by Yinka Shonibare, and mixed media art jewelry inspired by artists in our featured...

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With Guavas In Your Eyes Workshop

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla
Jul 13, 2024

Join artist Natasha Kozaily (b. 1985) as she shares songs, stories, and art from the Cayman Islands that raised her and inspires her work today. Participants will first learn about the rich...

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Art in Motion: MCASD Summer Camp

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla
Jul 15 - Jul 19, 2024

Come join the whirlwind of art in motion at MCASD! We will explore the exciting works of Jeannette Ehlers and Daniel Lind Ramos from MCASD’s exhibition, Forecast Form: Art in the...

What to Know:

  • People 17 and under go in for free (generously provided by Qualcomm Foundation)
  • Military and their families go in for free with ID
  • SNAP/EBT card holders go in for free
  • MCASD is free on the Second Sunday and the Third Thursday of every month.
  • MCASD collects artwork from the 1950s onward.

Don't Miss:

  • Recently expanded collection galleries.
  • Rotation of special exhibitions, currently exploring trailblazing women artists.
  • The Shop, an original voice in the La Jolla, CA retail landscape
  • The Kitchen at MCASD: A full-service café offering breakfast and lunch
  • Dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean from the galleries and terraces

More Information

  • Destination Weddings
  • Weddings
  • Historic Landmark
  • Ocean View
  • Outdoor

What to Know:

  • People 17 and under go in for free (generously provided by Qualcomm Foundation)
  • Military and their families go in for free with ID
  • SNAP/EBT card holders go in for free
  • MCASD is free on the Second Sunday and the Third Thursday of every month.
  • MCASD collects artwork from the 1950s onward.
  • Free Membership Art Pass for ages 18-25. Thanks to Qualcomm Foundation.

Don't Miss:

  • Recently expanded collection galleries.
  • Rotation of special exhibitions, currently exploring trailblazing women artists.
  • The Shop, an original voice in the La Jolla, CA retail landscape
  • The Kitchen at MCASD: A full-service café offering breakfast and lunch
  • Dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean from the galleries and terraces
  • When you exit the Edwards Sculpture Garden, you will be across from the beach

More Information

  • Destination Weddings
  • Weddings
  • Historic Landmark
  • Ocean View
  • Outdoor
  • Kid Friendly
  • Tours
  • General Admission - Adult
  • General Admission - Senior
  • Restaurants
  • Waterfront

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