Bern Schwartz embarked on an exciting new chapter in life when he turned his energy to
photography at the youthful age of sixty. Inspired by friendships he made with notable
photographers of the time, Schwartz’s goal was “to create pictures that are true to the
personality of each subject, and [would] stand the test of time…”.
Talking With A Friend: Portraits by Bern Schwartz showcases photographs made by the artist
from 1977-1978. The exhibition features portraits of Prince Charles, David Hockney, Twiggy,
and Zandra Rhodes among others. All of the images come from MOPA’s photography
collection, generously donated by the Bern Schwartz Family Foundation in 2017.

Cover photo by: Bern Schwartz

David Hockney in his Studio, 1977

© 2019 The Bern Schwartz Family Foundation

Grades 4th thru 6th
San Diego Automotive Museum (SDAM) Grades 4th thru 6th: Learn about car culture, design and engineering. Create car designs and make your own models. Investigate engine technologies from different eras. See classic cars up close and personal with local car owners. Learn how to identify cars from various decades. Explore alternative automotive technologies past, present and future.

For over a decade, millions of people all over the world have been anonymously sharing their secrets with Frank Warren, founder of the community art project, PostSecret. Each postcard submission is a unique work of art handmade by people who needed to share and release their secret into the world. Now, you can share in those secrets in this one-of-a-kind exhibit: experience thousands of original postcards from the PostSecret project, discover San Diego’s secrets from locals, and share your own secret by creating and submitting a postcard of your own.

Our Museum hosts facilitated toddler programming every Friday morning beginning at 10am. 

Our toddler program values the whole child and supports healthy bodies and minds, with music, movement and social play for young children.

Our Friday morning toddler time is free with admission.

https://thinkplaycreate.org/learn/toddler-classes/