San Diego Museum of Art

410 reviews
1 hr

Get your art and culture fix at San Diego's oldest, largest, and most-visited art institution, the San Diego Museum of Art.

  • All-Inclusive
  • Indoors
  • Museums
  • Historic and cultural

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Ticket types and quantities
Adult 13–64 years
$20.00$22.22
1
Child 4–12 yearsi
$14.00$15.56
0

Estimated total · $20.00

Museum of Art San Diego

Overview

It's housed in a historic Spanish Renaissance building and features an impressive collection of paintings from around the world. See Spanish and Italian Old Masters, South Asian paintings, 19th- and 20th-century American paintings, sculptures, and more.

As well as its permanent collection, the Museum regularly features major exhibitions of art from around the world, as well as concerts and local student exhibits. Head out to the sculpture court and garden after exploring the interiors to browse an outstanding sculpture collection and impressive floral displays.

Location

1450 El Prado
Balboa Park
92101 San Diego

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Hanna K.

Mar 2026

More impressive in person than the photos. we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Felix Y.

Nov 2025

Easy to combine with other sights. We learned more than expected in a short visit, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history. (Morning slot felt ideal.)

Aria K.

Feb 2026

We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. (Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, we’d echo the hype online.)

Ines C.

Mar 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. with straightforward entry.

Emma S.

Dec 2025

The pace worked well with kids. We learned more than expected in a short visit, — glad we prioritized it.

Noah T.

May 2025

Smooth check-in with no surprises. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, we’d echo the hype online.

Ines L.

Dec 2025

Straightforward redemption with our pass. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, even though it was a busy day.

Elena C.

Dec 2025

Easy to combine with other sights. — glad we prioritized it.

James A.

Jan 2026

Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. nothing felt confusing at the entrance. (Morning slot felt ideal.)

Ravi A.

Feb 2026

Straightforward redemption with our pass. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Quinn B.

Apr 2025

Helpful crew and clear instructions. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Ada T.

Apr 2025

Smooth check-in with no surprises. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Leo H.

Nov 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, — glad we prioritized it.

Priya H.

Sep 2025

We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, with straightforward entry.

Zara M.

Sep 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Queues moved faster than expected, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.