Timken Museum of Art, Art museum in Balboa Park, San Diego, US
The Timken Museum of Art presents European old master paintings, sculptures, and tapestries displayed under natural light in a modernist building.
The museum opened its doors in 1965 through the Putnam Foundation, which established a permanent collection of European and American masterpieces.
The collection features works from Italian, Spanish, and French artists including Veronese, Murillo, Clouet, Claude, Boucher, Fragonard, David, and Corot.
Located at 1500 El Prado, the museum welcomes visitors Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with free admission.
The museum houses Russian icons alongside European paintings and American artworks, forming a collection that spans multiple centuries and regions.
Location: San Diego
Inception: 1965
Official opening: 1965
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: http://www.timkenmuseum.org
Address: 1500 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 92101
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +16192395548
Website: http://timkenmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 32.73180,-117.14960
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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