1450 El Prado, Balboa Park
Hours: Tues.–Sun. 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Thurs. until 9:00 p.m. through Labor Day)
Admission: adults $10; seniors (65+), active military, $8; college students $7; youth (6–17) $4; children 5 and under free.
Info: 619 232-7931, www.sdmart.org
The San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego’s first and largest fine arts museum, features an impressive collection of Renaissance and Baroque masters, Impressionism, 20th-century modernism, American art, an extensive Asian collection, and a growing contemporary collection. Among the highlights are important paintings by Giorgione, Murillo, El Greco, Goya, O’Keeffe, and Monet. Built in 1926, the museum’s ornate Spanish Renaissance-style architecture alone is worth a visit.
Nestled in the outdoor sculpture court, the museum café, run by Waters Fine Catering, offers a fresh selection of soups, sandwiches, and salads. In addition to hosting major traveling art exhibitions, SDMA presents a variety of evening programs, including the popular Culture & Cocktails social mixers.
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