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San Diego Museums
 San Diego enjoys a myriad of museum experiences that encompass a diversity of art and history. Our cultural and art museums offer a meaningful panorama of international art drawn from both private collections and traveling exhibitions.
| Welcome to the San Diego Museum of Art, the region's primary resource for exhibitions and collections of fine art for more than 75 years. Located in the heart of Balboa Park, our galleries offer opportunities for learning, introspection, and connection with cultures from around the world. Please browse our site and discover our many exhibitions, classes, and performances. Join us and visit the Museum soon. |
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1450 El Prado
San Diego
(619) 232-7931
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Museum of Contemporary Art
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| MCASD functions as a museum whose programs encompass the art of our time; a cultural center and forum for the exploration of contemporary art and ideas; and a research laboratory for artists and audiences to experiment and learn. Visitors come to MCASD to investigate a wide range of artists and the most recent developments emerging nationally and internationally as well as in San Diego/Tijuana.
These two distinct and beautiful venues, where visitors can directly experience the work and ideas of living artists, are an important cultural destination for those coming to San Diego, California, for business or pleasure |
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1001 Kettner Blvd
San Diego
(619)454-3541
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Mingei International Museum
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| Mingei is a special word increasingly used throughout the world for "Arts Of The People." It was coined by the revered scholar, Dr. Soetsu Yanagi, through combining the Japanese words for all people (min) and art (gei).Mingei International presents dynamic, changing exhibitions of traditional and contemporary folk art, craft and design. All have the purpose of fulfilling its mission of "furthering understanding of art of people from all cultures of the world." Within a contemporary, architecturally designed setting, exhibitions are composed of the finest examples of creative expression. Each exhibition is a sculptural whole, providing space, light and relationship of objects for them to speak for themselves of the similarities and distinctions of individuals and cultures through the universal language of line, form and color --- a language which knows no barrier of time, place or race. |
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4405 La Jolla Villag
San Diego
(619)453-5300
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Museum of Photographic Arts
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| Is one of the country's first and finest museums dedicated solely to photographic and film arts. It offers changing exhibitions by masters of the art form and critically acclaimed work by celebrated photographers. The museum presents lectures, workshops and a theater hosts on-site film series. The museum store has a collection of photography-related books, posters, note cards and unique gift items. A San diego museum worth seeing. |
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619-238-7559
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| is a cultural jewel located in a classic Irving Gill designed building in downtown Oceanside. OMA presents five provocative exhibits each year and art instruction at the OMA-School of Art. Also offered is chamber music in the museum galleries, bus tours to other art museums in Southern California, lectures, workshops and museum tours for school classes and community groups. Oceanside Museum of Art is a gathering place where friends meet to share and enjoy the rich cultural experiences available in the region. |
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760-721-2787
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San Diego Automotive Museum
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| Offers a fascinating stroll among more than 80 automobiles and motorcycles. From the Model T to the Maserati, it's a trip down Memory Lane. The Museum Store is stocked with exceptional car lover merchandise, and the research library is open to the public. Palisades area of Balboa Park. |
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619-231-2888
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San Diego Model Railroad Museu
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| Celebrates America's railroads with the largest permanent operating model railroad and toy train exhibit in the United States. The 24,000 square foot museum has four giant scale model railroads of the Southwest, including an "HO" 1/87 actual size replica of one of the largest timber trestles in North America. Children of all ages can enjoy being engineer on a special Lionel layout. A fun San Diego museum attraction. Downstairs in the Casa De Balboa Building in Balboa Park. |
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619-696-0199
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| the Timken Museum of Art houses the world-class Putnam Foundation Collection of European old masters American art, and Russian icons.
Artworks in the collection range from 13th-century altarpieces through 18th-century portraits to 19th-century still lifes. Represented are the works of Dutch, Flemish, French, and Italian painters, including Rembrandt, Rubens, Petrus Christus, Fragonard, Jacques-Louis David, and Veronese, as well as American artists such as John Singleton Copley and Eastman Johnson. |
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1500 El Prado
San Diego
(619) 239-5548
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| The Children’s Museum/Museo de los Niños San Diego is a bi-national interactive arts and education institution dedicated to enriching the lives of children, youth, and their families. With learning through the arts as its focus, the Museum presents programs and installations, designed by artists, that engage children and instill life-long learning skills.
The following principles are integral to our learning through the arts mission:
• Children learn from the creative process
• Children learn by experiencing
• Children learn from innovation & invention
• Children learn by solving problems
• Children learn respect from exposure to all cultures
San Diego's favorite creative destination for kids and families, the Children's Museum, has served more than 3 million visitors since 1981. |
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200 Island Ave
San Diego
619 233 8792
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| The museum is an educational and cultural center featuring the prehistoric and historic art, culture, and natural history of the Americas. Artifacts and art serve as a documentation of life and civilization throughout the ages. In the words of the Museum's founder, Bernard Lueck, "To be lost and never found is to be nothing." Through the discovery of these antiquities, mankind is educated and inspired. We invite you to venture into our wonderful world of discovery. |
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12110 Cuyamaca Colle
El Cajon 92019
(619) 670-5194
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| Celebrate aviation and space flight history through preservation of significant artifacts, presentation of dynamic exhibits, and commemoration of the men and women who forged aerospace history.
Educate the public about the social and historical significance of aerospace technology and its promise for the future.
Inspire students to excel in technology, mathematics and the sciences, and encourage all visitors to become life-long learners in support of aerospace advancement. |
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2001 Pan American Pz
San Diego
(619)234-8291
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Gas & Steam Engine Museum
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| On our farm we have a Blacksmith shop and a Wheelwright shop. Steam and gas, stationary and mobile, industrial power units. Each year we grow a crop of winter wheat, demonstrating local dry land farming techniques. During our twice yearly Harvest Fairs, we demonstrate harvesting and shocking. Our Gristmill grinds crops into flour that you may purchase at a reasonable cost. During the summer months we grow a crop of irrigated Sorghum Cane, which is harvested and processed into Molasses, during our Fall Harvest Fair. |
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2040 N. Santa Fe Ave
Vista
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| Explore the Mystery, Beauty, and Excitement of San Diego's only anthropological museum. One of the nation's great collections of artifacts, folk art, and archaeological finds is located here. These treasures help to unfold stories of the past — of hunters creating the first spears and arrows, potters molding fragile ceramic vessels, weavers patterning vibrantly colored textiles, and artisans blending forms and symbols. We invite you to share the adventure and excitement in discovering the heritage of mankind. |
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1350 El Prado
San Diego
(619)239-2001
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| The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world's finest collections of historic ships, including the world famous Star of India |
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1492 N. Harbor Dr
San Diego
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Cabrillo National Monument
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| Climbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. In addition to telling the story of 16th century exploration, the park is home to a wealth of cultural and natural resources. Join us and embark on your own Voyage of Discovery. |
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1800 Cabrillo Memori
San Diego
(619) 557-5450
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| With it's dry climate, fire fighting has been essential to San Diego's survival.
Our holdings include fire fighting equipment from the 1800's through the equipment of today. Come and experience the evolution of fire fighting technology from hand-drawn hose carts to today's modern engines. |
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1572 Columbia St
San Diego
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| This museum is located in what was once a blacksmith's shop. Now it has displays of indian, pioneer, and gold rush times. They have the largest collection of laces in California. If you look up you will see several stuffed animals, ask the ladies incharge, they each have their own names. Large collection of tools. Lovely display of old clothes. |
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2811 Washington St
Julian
(760)765-0227
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| We are an educational and cultural institution dedicated to preserving and sharing our growing historical collections and extensive archives with our members, visitors, and the community.
We connect the past to the future so all generations will understand and appreciate the richness of San Diego's regional history. |
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2727 Presidio Park
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| Is a striking mission-style building constructed in 1929 to commemorate the site where Father Junipero Serra and Captain Gaspar de Portola established the first mission and fortified settlement in present-day California. The museum showcases artifacts such as housewares, furniture, tools and a cannon from the Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and American periods through 1929. The Museum Store offers a complete selection of books on early San Diego and California history. In Presidio Park above Old Town State Historic Park. A popular San Diego attraction. |
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619-297-3258
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Antique Gas & Steam Engine Mus
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| Brings back memories of rural lifestyles and family traditions. Located on 40 acres of rolling farm land in Vista, the equipment is in operating condition and used in Museum programs. The collection focuses on equipment from 1849 to1950 covering agriculture, construction and early industrial trades. Exhibits include blacksmith and wheelwright shop, country kitchen and parlor, steam and gas industrial power units, gristmill and sawmill and farm equipment from horse drawn through modern row crop. A unique San Diego museum attraction. |
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760-941-1791
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| Features an outstanding collection of antique surfboards, photos and memorabilia of local surfing legends. An unusual San Diego museum attraction at 223 N. Coast Highway in Oceanside. |
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| Exhibits more than 450 vintage instruments and samples of the most memorable tunes spanning more than 100 years. Best of all, the museum helps you see the connection between history and music. 5790 Armada Drive in Carlsbad near Legoland. |
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San Diego Natural History Muse
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| Features its own giant-screen film Ocean Oasis, which takes visitors on an incredible journey through Baja California and the Sea of Cortez. In a 90,000 sq. ft. expansion, visitors also enjoy exciting traveling exhibitions and regional displays of its 7.5 million specimen scientific collection in the disciplines of paleontology, mineralogy, botany, entomology, marine invertebrates, herpetology, ornithology and mammalogy. Another popular San Diego museum attraction in beautiful Balboa Park. |
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619-232-3821
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Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
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| Brings the world's largest motion pictures to the giant tilted dome Omnimax screen. Enjoy thrilling visions while 152 speakers deliver state-of-the-art sound. The Exhibit Galleries feature more than 100 hands-on science exhibits. Find unique gifts at the Science Store. One of the favorite San Diego attractions in historic Balboa Park. |
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