The San Diego Museum of Art

Category: Art museum in San Diego, California

Address: 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92102, USA

Phone: +16192327931

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–5PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

LB Colorado

Aug 8, 2022

Get out of your zone and visit Art that isn't what you hear /see/ think about. This photographic exhibit from an Iranian artist was amazing! The joy and love of film, in its most basic form was....just lovely. Unfortunately, its position is not conducive to an area allowing for free thought. Still...try to get a glimpse.

Tiffany Poon

May 2, 2022

A friend took me to the annual Art Alive weekend event and my first visit to this museum. We absolutely loved the ikebana interpretations of the pieces! I was also impressed with the permanent collections in general. It’s a smaller museum than what I grew up visiting in New York, but the pieces are beautifully curated and displayed. We are now great fans of the TERRA Fernando Casasempere installation as well. We will visit again.

Ben Hills-Jones

Apr 26, 2022

Fantastic perm collection. Also saw an impressive Impressionist/pointillism exhibition. Steep at $25 but worth it. Fabulous Asian art collection particularly their collection of bodhisattvas. Security guards a little too prominent.

Jazmine Chavez

Dec 31, 2021

My absolute favorite museum at Balboa Park. I loved every single art piece and the experience of it all was amazing. I was stunned to see Frida's corset for display, it was absolutely wonderful. Will be back.

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Questions & Answers

Will the museum be open Monday 14, 2019 for Columbus Day ?

brithany zambada | Aug 17, 2020
Victoria Thomas | Aug 17, 2020

Per their website, yes.

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Is the Art Alive still in showing week of April 15 to 20?

Sharri Sedlock | Aug 18, 2019
Nanette Solorzano | Aug 18, 2019

No, unfortunately it has ended. It only runs for 3 days. Sunday the 14th was the last official day for this run.

I have a hanging mobile made of metal that has been in the family since early 1960 that I am trying to find out if it may be an Alexander Calder. Where in San Diego or elsewhere would I find a contact or appraiser?

Lyn Byles | Aug 18, 2018
Keith Kelman | Aug 18, 2018

Try K Nathan Gallery in La Jolla

Is there handicapped parking close to the museum of art? Are you physically opened, or is Monet to Matisse zoom?

Linda Hersch | Apr 19, 2022
Mathieu Bussche | Apr 19, 2022

Parking adjacent to the museums can be tricky. Come before noon. Monet is open for public viewing, it will require a separate ticket to see the exhibit not just general admission. No masks required, no vaccines required for entry. However you feel comfortable, it's open for business.

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How do we purchase tickets for Art Alive? The newsletter says members can purchase tickets, but I do not see how to do it. thank you.

Ellen MacVean | Feb 18, 2022
Carrie Norris | Feb 18, 2022

Go on the website sdmart.org to purchase tickets

What day is the museum closed

Dorothea Green | Nov 20, 2021
The San Diego Museum of Art | Nov 20, 2021

The Museum is closed on Wednesdays.

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What time will the public destruction of the Mireles photographs occur on Sept. 16 and 17?

Lois DeMay | Sep 21, 2021
Kristen Nelson | Sep 21, 2021

It's part of the exhibit, the artist is removing them from the wall, and allowing the public to graffiti and destroy the artwork. Not unlike how the natural land was destroyed by oil wells. That's my understanding anyhow.

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Is this free?

Ashley Jones | Aug 17, 2021
Marcos Garcia | Aug 17, 2021

Look up residents free day on Google. Every Tuesday theres a different free museum

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How much is the entrance fee?

phillip kuhn | Aug 17, 2021
The San Diego Museum of Art | Aug 17, 2021

Hi Phillip - admission is as follows: • Members / Free • Youth 17 & under* / Free • First Responders and Frontline Workers** / Free • Current Students, full time with ID*** / $8 • Seniors, 65 and older with ID / $10 • Military, active, retired with ID / $10 • Adults / $15 You can find more info regarding admission and reopening guidelines here: https://www.sdmart.org/hours-admission/ Look forward to seeing you!

I would like to reproduce an image of the navagrahas (Credit Line: Gift of Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Accession Number: 2007.173) in a book on Hindu mythology. How to I obtain permission? Is this image available in the public domain?

A Google User | Aug 17, 2020
The San Diego Museum of Art | Aug 17, 2020

Hi - Thanks for your inquiry. please call our general number 619-232-7931 and ask for the assistant curator. She will be able to answer your inquiry.

Memberships, how much?

Hector Centeno | Aug 17, 2020
lise devine | Aug 17, 2020

There are different categories, I think. But the info should be on their website

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Good afternoon, what is the name of the museum director or director?

Maricela Jacobo Heredia | Aug 17, 2020
Val era | Aug 17, 2020

I speak English. Sorry

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Do you have to pay for parking?

Kyara S | Aug 18, 2019
Gwen Kowalski | Aug 18, 2019

No.Parking is free.

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Does the art museum have a food court or even just a little place with snacks

Ardelina Martinez | Aug 18, 2019
Nolan Suarez | Aug 18, 2019

The museum is within Balboa Park. There are several places to get a snack close by.

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I have a painting of "The Burial of the Count of Ortaz". How do I go about getting it appraised?

Keith Luton | Aug 18, 2019
jace | Aug 18, 2019

antiques roadshow. or google fine art appraisals. or ill give you 69 dollars for it.

Is the art museum air conditioned?

Gene O. | Aug 18, 2019
Jon Rhodes | Aug 18, 2019

Very much so!

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Is there an un echoing room in this museum (music related) or in another museum on the park? Or in san diego if not here...? 😅

Richard's auditions & monologs | Aug 18, 2018
President Mean | Aug 18, 2018

Yessssssss, only outside.

Can I see the Nancy Lorenz exposition on the 27th without buying a ticket for Art Alive?

Barbara Beaumont | Aug 18, 2018
The San Diego Museum of Art | Aug 18, 2018

Hi Barbara - Thank you for your question. From April 27-29, all entry to the Museum is Art Alive pricing. Unfortunately visitors can't just pay for Nancy Lorenz that weekend. However, regular Museum pricing will return on May 1 (we're closed on April 30). We look forward to welcoming you to our galleries! - Kari

Do you have a discounted military day for the Latin America collection?

joyce aussie-weaver | Aug 18, 2018
Matt Hutchings | Aug 18, 2018

All the museums has a military discount on certain days. Others had military discount tickets available year round. Check their webpages for special events.

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Heard the front entrance is closed? How do I get to your museum? Mehernaz

mehernaz irani | Aug 18, 2018
Matt Hutchings | Aug 18, 2018

Try the side for closest to the court area.

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