Providing a rich and diverse cultural experience, The San Diego Museum of Art houses the world’s finest art in America’s Finest City. Located in the heart of Balboa Park, the Museum’s nationally renowned collections include Spanish and Italian old masters, South Asian paintings including the Edwin Binney 3rd Collection of Indian paintings, and 19th and 20th century American paintings and sculptures. At The San Diego Museum of Art, exhibition text is always in English and Spanish.
The San Diego Museum of Art’s mission is to inspire, educate, and cultivate curiosity through great works of art. The Museum regularly features major exhibitions from around the world, bringing new works of art to San Diego, as well as sharing our holdings and exhibitions with audiences around the globe. The Museum hosts an extensive year-round schedule of cultural and educational programs for children and adults. Programs including Culture & Cocktails, Film in the Garden, and Art After Hours offer a unique cultural experiences for adults, while Summer Camps, Teen Summer Studios, and Family Drop-in Days offer fun activities for any young artist. Admission is always free for visitors ages 17 & under at The San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-7931
info@sdmart.org
Sunday: 12:00 to 5:00 PM
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday:
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
The DJ spins, exotic beverages flow, and artworks dazzle at this popular sundown series celebrating the newly installed works of art by José María Sert depicting the adventures of Sinbad...
Celebrate the beauty and diversity of the Asian Arts collections during the Museum’s On the Steps event! Enjoy FREE Museum admission from 5:00–8:00 p.m., plus artmaking...
Join San Diego jazz icon Gilbert Castellanos and featured guest Sarah McKenzie at Portraits In Jazz! The Australian-born, Paris-based jazz pianist and singer is poised to join the rarefied air...
Spring in San Diego means Art Alive at the San Diego Museum of Art. Art Alive celebrates it’s 38th year and the stunning works of art on display in the Museum with more than 100 floral...
BLOOM BASH is the high voltage celebration to kick off Art Alive 2019—attracting the community’s trendsetters & late-night revelers. With food & cocktails, art installations &...
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