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San Diego Art Galleries
(San Diego, California - CA, USA)



San Diego is home to a burgeoning arts scene and San Diego contains many famous art galleries and art museums. Respected the world over for their comprehensive permanent collections, art galleries in San Diego are also known for the diversity of their temporary exhibits.

All forms of artwork can be found on display in San Diego's art galleries, ensuring there's something to suit all tastes. Here are some of the top San Diego art galleries to visit while you are staying in the city of San Diego.





San Diego Art Galleries: San Diego Museum of Art - 1450 El Prado, San Diego, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 619 232 7931
Housing around 12,000 pieces of art, of which only a selection are on display at any one time, this comprehensive museum / art gallery also hosts regular temporary exhibitions. The San Diego Museum of Art is particularly noted for its collections of Spanish Baroque and Indian paintings and its spectacular entrance.
San Diego art gallery open: Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00 (21:00 on Thursdays)
San Diego art gallery admission: charge, discounts available for students, seniors and children, children under five free

San Diego Art Galleries: Mingei International Museum - 1439 El Prado, San Diego, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 619 239 0003
This fascinating museum holds temporary exhibitions of folk art and crafts from around the world. Highlights at San Diego's Mingei International Museum include exhibitions on textiles, costumes, jewelry, toys, pottery, painting and sculpture.
San Diego art gallery open: Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00
San Diego art gallery admission: charge, discounts available for students and children, children under six and the 3rd Tuesday of every month free

San Diego Art Galleries: Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 700 Prospect Street, La Jolla, California (CA), 92037, USA
Tel: +1 858 454 3541
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is well-known for its extensive and controversial collection of contemporary and modern art, and includes sculptures, paintings, photography, prints, drawings and videos. Largely featuring local artists, this art gallery contains definitive works representing a range of schools and movements. The breathtaking views are an added bonus, while a second branch can be found downtown San Diego.
San Diego art gallery open: Friday to Tuesday - 11:00 to 17:00, Thursday - 11:00 to 19:00
San Diego art gallery admission: charge, discounts available for seniors, students and military, children under 12 free

San Diego Art Galleries: Museum of Photographic Arts - 1649 El Prado, San Diego, California (CA), 92101, USA
Tel: +1 619 238 7559
One of only a few museums and art galleries devoted to photography in San Diego, this museum is home to famous names such as Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Paul Strand and Margaret Bourke-White. The San Diego's Museum of Photographic Arts is also host to many regular temporary exhibitions.
San Diego art gallery open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00 (21:00 on Thursdays)
San Diego art gallery admission: charge, discounts available for students, seniors and military, children under 12 and members free

San Diego Art Galleries: Stuart Collection - UCSD, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, California (CA), 92093, USA
Tel: +1 858 534 2117
San Diego's Stuart Collection gallery contains an eclectic and ever growing collection of sculptures by prominent contemporary artists spread through the campus of the University of California, San Diego. Sculptures such as the 'Sun God' and 'Trees' are sure to fire your imagination.
San Diego art gallery open: 24 hours
San Diego art gallery admission: free

 
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