The San Diego Museum of Art, the region’s oldest, largest, and most visited art museum, provides a rich and diverse cultural experience for more than 500,000 visitors annually. Located in the heart of beautiful Balboa Park, the Museum’s nationally renowned permanent collection of more than 35,000 objects includes Spanish and Italian old masters, South Asian paintings, and 19th- and 20th-century American paintings and sculptures.
In addition, the Museum regularly features major exhibitions from around the world, as well as an extensive year-round schedule of supporting cultural and educational programs for children and adults. Exhibition text is always in English and Spanish. The Museum’s research library offers access to an extensive collection of art history publications.
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
Featured Exhibitions:
Local Visions: Reimagining the Facade | On view through July 26, 2026
SDMA 100 Years | On view through January 24, 2027
Dutch Painting: Special Loans from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston | On view through March 21, 2027
See all current exhibitions and visit our events calendar to see how you can explore and engage at The San Diego Museum of Art.
Upcoming Events
Mar 20 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
“Sin Poder Mirar” – The Eye/I as Surrealistic Oracle and Existential Portal in 20th and 21st Century Art
Hosted by: San Diego Museum of Art
Mar 21 | 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Bus Tour: Geffen Contemporary at MOCA & LA Arts District
Hosted by: San Diego Museum of Art
Mar 28 | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Asian Arts Council Bus Tour: The Huntington
Hosted by: San Diego Museum of Art
May 22 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
San Diego Ballet: Impressionism – I Love Paris
Hosted by: San Diego Museum of Art
May 23 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
San Diego Ballet: Impressionism – I Love Paris
Hosted by: San Diego Museum of Art
May 24 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
San Diego Ballet: Impressionism – I Love Paris
Hosted by: San Diego Museum of Art
Visit San Diego Museum of Art
Address:
1450 El Prado
San Diego, CA
92101
Phone:
(619) 232-7931
Hours:
Sunday: 12 PM - 5 PM
Monday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
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1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA
