Museum of Photographic Arts, Photography museum in Balboa Park, San Diego, US.
The Museum of Photographic Arts maintains a collection of 22,000 pieces across multiple galleries that showcase historical and contemporary photography.
Founded in 1974 and opened in 1983, the museum underwent a major renovation in 2000 that added gallery space, a classroom, theater, and print viewing room.
The permanent collection includes significant works from filmmaker Lou Stoumen's estate and photographs documenting the aftermath of Nagasaki by Yōsuke Yamahata.
Located at 1649 El Prado in San Diego's Balboa Park, the museum welcomes visitors from Friday through Sunday between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
The institution stands as one of only three museums in the United States dedicated exclusively to collecting and preserving photographic media.
Opening Hours: Friday-Sunday 11:00-16:00
Phone: +1(619)2387559
Email: info@mopa.org
Website: https://mopa.org
GPS coordinates: 32.73116,-117.14852
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:14
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