San Diego Museum of Art, Art museum in Balboa Park, San Diego, US
The San Diego Museum of Art displays extensive collections spanning from 5000 BCE to 2001 CE, including Italian, Spanish, and European masterpieces.
The museum started as the Fine Arts Gallery in 1926, with architect William Templeton Johnson designing the building in Spanish Colonial Revival style.
The museum contains works from Giorgione, El Greco, Zurbarán, and Juan Sánchez Cotán, representing different European artistic movements through centuries.
The museum opens daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM except Wednesdays, with Sunday hours from noon to 5:00 PM.
The building features architectural elements inspired by the University of Salamanca's plateresque facade, connecting Spanish heritage with California.
Location: San Diego
Inception: 1926
Architects: William Templeton Johnson
Official opening: 1926
Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival architecture
Address: 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101 92134
Phone: +16192327931
Website: https://sdmart.org
GPS coordinates: 32.73217,-117.15045
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:04
San Diego contains nature parks, zoos and museums. The city features historic districts including Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy. San Diego Zoo houses 3500 animals, while Balboa Park offers gardens and museums. La Jolla Cove and Mission Beach provide water sports areas. Torrey Pines and Sunset Cliffs nature reserves border the coast. SeaWorld and the Midway Museum stand among main attractions.
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San Diego Model Railroad Museum
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Spreckels Organ Pavilion
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Cabrillo Bridge
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California Quadrangle
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Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
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San Diego Automotive Museum
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House of Charm
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El Prado Complex
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Spanish Village Art Center
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Bea Evenson Fountain
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May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden
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Balboa Park Club
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