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Dutch Painting: Special Loans from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

March 22, 2025–March 21, 2027     A special group of loans from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, will…
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Graciela Iturbide: Photographs from Colecciones Fundación Mapfre

February 14–June 7, 2026     Arguably Latin America’s best-known living photographer, Graciela Iturbide (Mexican, b. 1942) has spent five…
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Impressionism Across the Atlantic

May 31, 2025–April 5, 2026   See approximately 40 Impressionist works from Europe and the United States alike, drawn from…
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Local Visions: Reimagining the Façade

January 24–July 26, 2026     This exhibition celebrates the creativity and vision of artists from across our region, each…
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Museum Suite: A Collection Performed in Nine Movements

January 24–July 12, 2026     As part of The San Diego Museum of Art’s centennial celebrations, the Community Engagement…
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SDMA 100 Years

January 24, 2026–January 24, 2027   On February 28, 1926, the Fine Arts Gallery—now The San Diego Museum of Art—opened…
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Graciela Iturbide: Photographs from Colecciones Fundación Mapfre

February 14–June 7, 2026     Arguably Latin America’s best-known living photographer, Graciela Iturbide (Mexican, b. 1942) has...
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Construction of San Diego Museum of Art Facade, 1925

SDMA 100 Years

January 24, 2026–January 24, 2027   On February 28, 1926, the Fine Arts Gallery—now The San Diego Museum...
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Local Visions: Reimagining the Façade

January 24–July 26, 2026     This exhibition celebrates the creativity and vision of artists from across our...
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Museum Suite: A Collection Performed in Nine Movements

January 24–July 12, 2026     As part of The San Diego Museum of Art’s centennial celebrations, the...
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San Diego Museum of Art West Wing Renovation Concept Design Rendering

A New Vision for the Next Century

  The San Diego Museum of Art has been a cornerstone of Balboa Park since its inauguration in...
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Painting of Haystacks at Chailly by Claude Monet

Impressionism Across the Atlantic

May 31, 2025–April 5, 2026   See approximately 40 Impressionist works from Europe and the United States alike,...
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The Shadows by René Magritte 1976.205

Modern and Contemporary Art

The early decades of the twentieth century marked a decisive break in the history of art, as painters...
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Painting of man dressing wound on another man's foot in large room

Dutch Painting: Special Loans from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

March 22, 2025–March 21, 2027     A special group of loans from the Museum of Fine Arts,...
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Farm landscape at sunset painting

Shadows of Contemplation

February 22, 2025–Ongoing     Painting in the United States at the turn of the twentieth century often...
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Dog Howling at Moon painting by Rufino Tamayo

Art of the Americas

    Art of the Americas reveals the diverse creativity that has flourished within this expansive range of...
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Portrait of Maharaja Sujan Singh of Bikaner by Kayam

Pearls from the Ocean of Contentment

  Featuring arts of the book from South Asia and the Persianate world, produced from the 12th through...
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Japanese woodblock of Lovers by a painted screen by Ikeda Eisen

Visible Vaults

An insider’s look at hidden masterpieces. The Visible Vaults recreates part of The San Diego Museum of Art’s...
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religious painting

Arts of South and Southeast Asia

Arts of South and Southeast Asia ranges in date from the first to the nineteenth century AD. The...
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Arts of Iran

The modern-day country of Iran, known in ancient times as Persia, has a history of civilization dating back...
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abstract sculpture

Art of the Open Air

Art of the Open Air is an eye-opening source of creative inspiration, showcasing the Museum’s internationally significant sculpture...
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Seated Bodhisattva

Art of East Asia

Art of East Asia vividly animates the philosophical and creative traditions that inspired Asian luminaries and everyday people...
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Black and white photograph of women stoically standing with iguanas on her head

Graciela Iturbide: Photographs from Colecciones Fundación Mapfre

February 14–June 7, 2026     Arguably Latin America’s best-known living photographer, Graciela Iturbide (Mexican, b. 1942) has spent five…
sdma
Construction of San Diego Museum of Art Facade, 1925

SDMA 100 Years

January 24, 2026–January 24, 2027   On February 28, 1926, the Fine Arts Gallery—now The San Diego Museum of Art—opened…
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Local Visions: Reimagining the Façade

January 24–July 26, 2026     This exhibition celebrates the creativity and vision of artists from across our region, each…
mopa@
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Museum Suite: A Collection Performed in Nine Movements

January 24–July 12, 2026     As part of The San Diego Museum of Art’s centennial celebrations, the Community Engagement…
sdma
San Diego Museum of Art West Wing Renovation Concept Design Rendering

A New Vision for the Next Century

  The San Diego Museum of Art has been a cornerstone of Balboa Park since its inauguration in 1926. As…
sdma
Painting of Haystacks at Chailly by Claude Monet

Impressionism Across the Atlantic

May 31, 2025–April 5, 2026   See approximately 40 Impressionist works from Europe and the United States alike, drawn from…
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The Shadows by René Magritte 1976.205

Modern and Contemporary Art

The early decades of the twentieth century marked a decisive break in the history of art, as painters and sculptors…
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Painting of man dressing wound on another man's foot in large room

Dutch Painting: Special Loans from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

March 22, 2025–March 21, 2027     A special group of loans from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, will…
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Farm landscape at sunset painting

Shadows of Contemplation

February 22, 2025–Ongoing     Painting in the United States at the turn of the twentieth century often focused on…
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Dog Howling at Moon painting by Rufino Tamayo

Art of the Americas

    Art of the Americas reveals the diverse creativity that has flourished within this expansive range of geographies and…
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Portrait of Maharaja Sujan Singh of Bikaner by Kayam

Pearls from the Ocean of Contentment

  Featuring arts of the book from South Asia and the Persianate world, produced from the 12th through the 19th…
sdma
Japanese woodblock of Lovers by a painted screen by Ikeda Eisen

Visible Vaults

An insider’s look at hidden masterpieces. The Visible Vaults recreates part of The San Diego Museum of Art’s most carefully…
sdma
religious painting

Arts of South and Southeast Asia

Arts of South and Southeast Asia ranges in date from the first to the nineteenth century AD. The earliest works…
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Arts of Iran

The modern-day country of Iran, known in ancient times as Persia, has a history of civilization dating back approximately ten…
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abstract sculpture

Art of the Open Air

Art of the Open Air is an eye-opening source of creative inspiration, showcasing the Museum’s internationally significant sculpture collection in…
sdma
Seated Bodhisattva

Art of East Asia

Art of East Asia vividly animates the philosophical and creative traditions that inspired Asian luminaries and everyday people throughout China,…

Events

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Member Mornings at MOPA@SDMA

Saturday, March 14 9:30–11:00 a.m. Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA@SDMA)  ...
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Family tour at The San Diego Museum of Art

Family Art Adventures

Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.   Family Art Adventures bring the Museum collection to life for families. Family Art...
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two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County...
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hands holding a handmade book with shell cover

Books & Art: Found Object Books

Tuesdays, March 17 and May 19 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MOPA@SDMA Atrium   Join us for a hands-on morning of...
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Live model posing during drawing session

Live Model Drawing

Tuesday, January 20, February 17, and March 17 1:00–3:00 p.m. Museum Art Studio   Join us for a...
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“Sin Poder Mirar” – The Eye/I as Surrealistic Oracle and Existential Portal in 20th and 21st Century Art

Friday, March 20 10:00 a.m. Speaker: Dr. William Nericcio, Professor of English & Comparative Literature and Director of Master...
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Monuments at Geffen

Bus Tour: Geffen Contemporary at MOCA & LA Arts District

Saturday, March 21 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.   Join us for an educational and entertaining trip to The Geffen...
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Huntington Pagoda

Asian Arts Council Bus Tour: The Huntington

Saturday, March 28 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.   Join the Asian Arts Council for an educational and entertaining chartered...
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Family tour at The San Diego Museum of Art

Family Art Adventures

Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.   Family Art Adventures bring the Museum collection to life for families. Family Art...
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A Journey Across the Pacific: Tales from the Masterpiece Tour

Friday, April 3 10:00 a.m. Speaker: Dr. Michael Brown, Senior Curator of European Art, The San Diego Museum of...
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Woman reading to group of young children in library

Books & Art: Storytime in the Library

Second Thursdays, monthly 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. The San Diego Museum of Art Library   Gather to listen...
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two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County...
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Women looking at floral arrangement

Members’ Preview: Art Alive 2026

Friday, April 24 8:00 a.m.–noon   Member Benefit Enjoy early access to Art Alive Vote for your favorite...
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Art Alive Floral Exhibition

April 24–April 26, 2026 Friday, April 24 noon–4:00 p.m.     Art Alive brings a stunning array of...
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Bloom Bash

Friday, April 24, 2026 7:00 p.m.–midnight   Presented by our Title Sponsor   The Museum blooms, the garden...
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Art Alive Floral Exhibition

April 24–April 26, 2026 Saturday, April 25 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.     Art Alive brings a stunning array...
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children smiling and working on art-making

Art Alive Garden of Activities

Saturday, April 25 1:00–5:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden   Create your...
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Art Alive Floral Exhibition

April 24–April 26, 2026 Sunday, April 26 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.     Art Alive brings a stunning array...
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children smiling and working on art-making

Art Alive Garden of Activities

Sunday, April 26, 2026 noon–5:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden   Create...
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The Devil in Montmartre A Mystery in Fin de Siècle by Gary Inbinder

Art of Reading Book Club

Saturday, May 9 10:15 a.m.–noon SDMA Boardroom   Be part of the Art of Reading Book Club, where...
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Woman reading to group of young children in library

Books & Art: Storytime in the Library

Second Thursdays, monthly 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. The San Diego Museum of Art Library   Gather to listen...
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two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County...
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hands holding a handmade book with shell cover

Books & Art: Found Object Books

Tuesdays, March 17 and May 19 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MOPA@SDMA Atrium   Join us for a hands-on morning of...
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San Diego Ballet Dancer Jessica Conniff in blue

San Diego Ballet: Impressionism – I Love Paris

Friday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum...
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San Diego Ballet Dancer Jessica Conniff in blue

San Diego Ballet: Impressionism – I Love Paris

Friday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum...
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San Diego Ballet Dancer Jessica Conniff in blue

San Diego Ballet: Impressionism – I Love Paris

Friday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum...
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Woman reading to group of young children in library

Books & Art: Storytime in the Library

Second Thursdays, monthly 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. The San Diego Museum of Art Library   Gather to listen...
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two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County...
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two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County...
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two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County...
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two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County...
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Culture & Cocktails logo over image of people outside The San Diego Museum of Art at night

Culture & Cocktails: 1926

Thursday, September 17 6:00–10:00 PM Culture & Cocktails returns as one of the Museum’s most anticipated celebrations and...
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two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County...
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two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County...
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two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County...
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The Museum is Closed

Happy Thanksgiving! The Museum is closed across our two locations (SDMA and MOPA@SDMA) in observance of the Thanksgiving...
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The Museum is Closed

Happy Holidays! The Museum is closed in observance of Christmas Day....
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Black and white photograph of women stoically standing with iguanas on her head

Member Mornings at MOPA@SDMA

Saturday, March 14 9:30–11:00 a.m. Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA@SDMA)   Join us…
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Family tour at The San Diego Museum of Art

Family Art Adventures

Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.   Family Art Adventures bring the Museum collection to life for families. Family Art Adventures are…
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two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County residents (with…
sdma
hands holding a handmade book with shell cover

Books & Art: Found Object Books

Tuesdays, March 17 and May 19 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MOPA@SDMA Atrium   Join us for a hands-on morning of reflection, storytelling,…
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Live model posing during drawing session

Live Model Drawing

Tuesday, January 20, February 17, and March 17 1:00–3:00 p.m. Museum Art Studio   Join us for a live model…
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“Sin Poder Mirar” – The Eye/I as Surrealistic Oracle and Existential Portal in 20th and 21st Century Art

Friday, March 20 10:00 a.m. Speaker: Dr. William Nericcio, Professor of English & Comparative Literature and Director of Master of Arts…
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Monuments at Geffen

Bus Tour: Geffen Contemporary at MOCA & LA Arts District

Saturday, March 21 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.   Join us for an educational and entertaining trip to The Geffen Contemporary at…
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Huntington Pagoda

Asian Arts Council Bus Tour: The Huntington

Saturday, March 28 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.   Join the Asian Arts Council for an educational and entertaining chartered bus trip…
sdma
Family tour at The San Diego Museum of Art

Family Art Adventures

Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.   Family Art Adventures bring the Museum collection to life for families. Family Art Adventures are…
sdma

A Journey Across the Pacific: Tales from the Masterpiece Tour

Friday, April 3 10:00 a.m. Speaker: Dr. Michael Brown, Senior Curator of European Art, The San Diego Museum of Art MOPA@SDMA…
sdma
Woman reading to group of young children in library

Books & Art: Storytime in the Library

Second Thursdays, monthly 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. The San Diego Museum of Art Library   Gather to listen to exciting…
sdma
two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County residents (with…
sdma
Women looking at floral arrangement

Members’ Preview: Art Alive 2026

Friday, April 24 8:00 a.m.–noon   Member Benefit Enjoy early access to Art Alive Vote for your favorite works from…
sdma

Art Alive Floral Exhibition

April 24–April 26, 2026 Friday, April 24 noon–4:00 p.m.     Art Alive brings a stunning array of colorful floral…
sdma

Bloom Bash

Friday, April 24, 2026 7:00 p.m.–midnight   Presented by our Title Sponsor   The Museum blooms, the garden glows, and…
sdma

Art Alive Floral Exhibition

April 24–April 26, 2026 Saturday, April 25 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.     Art Alive brings a stunning array of colorful…
sdma
children smiling and working on art-making

Art Alive Garden of Activities

Saturday, April 25 1:00–5:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden   Create your own floral-themed…
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Art Alive Floral Exhibition

April 24–April 26, 2026 Sunday, April 26 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.     Art Alive brings a stunning array of colorful…
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children smiling and working on art-making

Art Alive Garden of Activities

Sunday, April 26, 2026 noon–5:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden   Create your own…
sdma
The Devil in Montmartre A Mystery in Fin de Siècle by Gary Inbinder

Art of Reading Book Club

Saturday, May 9 10:15 a.m.–noon SDMA Boardroom   Be part of the Art of Reading Book Club, where art, literature,…
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Woman reading to group of young children in library

Books & Art: Storytime in the Library

Second Thursdays, monthly 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. The San Diego Museum of Art Library   Gather to listen to exciting…
sdma
two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County residents (with…
sdma
hands holding a handmade book with shell cover

Books & Art: Found Object Books

Tuesdays, March 17 and May 19 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MOPA@SDMA Atrium   Join us for a hands-on morning of reflection, storytelling,…
sdma
San Diego Ballet Dancer Jessica Conniff in blue

San Diego Ballet: Impressionism – I Love Paris

Friday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art,…
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San Diego Ballet Dancer Jessica Conniff in blue

San Diego Ballet: Impressionism – I Love Paris

Friday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art,…
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San Diego Ballet Dancer Jessica Conniff in blue

San Diego Ballet: Impressionism – I Love Paris

Friday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art,…
sdma
Woman reading to group of young children in library

Books & Art: Storytime in the Library

Second Thursdays, monthly 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. The San Diego Museum of Art Library   Gather to listen to exciting…
sdma
two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County residents (with…
sdma
two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County residents (with…
sdma
two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County residents (with…
sdma
two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County residents (with…
sdma
Culture & Cocktails logo over image of people outside The San Diego Museum of Art at night

Culture & Cocktails: 1926

Thursday, September 17 6:00–10:00 PM Culture & Cocktails returns as one of the Museum’s most anticipated celebrations and a signature…
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two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County residents (with…
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two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County residents (with…
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two women looking at a painting

Resident Free Tuesday

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.   The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County residents (with…
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The Museum is Closed

Happy Thanksgiving! The Museum is closed across our two locations (SDMA and MOPA@SDMA) in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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The Museum is Closed

Happy Holidays! The Museum is closed in observance of Christmas Day.

Upcoming Exhibitions

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Black and white photo of woman standing, facing away from viewer, surrounded by vegetation

Chanell Stone: Undulation of a Rupture

March 21–August 16, 2026     Created during a journey through the Mississippi Delta, California-based photographer Chanell Stone’s (American, b.…
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Moulin Rouge poster featuring cabaret dancer

Cafés and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec

April 4–September 20, 2026   Known for his beguiling portraits of Paris nightlife and the unvarnished local characters of Montmartre,…
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Abstract painting of woman by Picasso

Forging a Legacy: 15 Years of Landmark Acquisitions

May 21–September 7, 2026 This exhibition marks the centennial of The San Diego Museum of Art, celebrating a select few…
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Black and white photo of woman standing, facing away from viewer, surrounded by vegetation

Chanell Stone: Undulation of a Rupture

March 21–August 16, 2026     Created during a journey through the Mississippi Delta, California-based photographer Chanell Stone’s (American, b.…
sdma
Moulin Rouge poster featuring cabaret dancer

Cafés and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec

April 4–September 20, 2026   Known for his beguiling portraits of Paris nightlife and the unvarnished local characters of Montmartre,…
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Abstract painting of woman by Picasso

Forging a Legacy: 15 Years of Landmark Acquisitions

May 21–September 7, 2026 This exhibition marks the centennial of The San Diego Museum of Art, celebrating a select few…

Past Exhibitions

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Man in bed floating on water

Alfredo Castañeda: Beyond Surrealism

September 6, 2025–March 1, 2026     Alfredo Castañeda: Beyond Surrealism brings together thirty-five paintings from outstanding private collections in…
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Marianela de la Hoz (painting) and Marc Urselli (sound), Guerra, nunca he podido domesticarte (War, I have never been able to domesticate you), 2024. Mixed media. Courtesy of the artist.

Marianela de la Hoz and Marc Urselli / Palpitations: The Cadence of Heartbeats

September 6, 2025–February 22, 2026       This installation is the result of a unique collaboration between painter Marianela…
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Sculptures in rocky cliff by ocean

Eduardo Chillida: Convergence

August 2, 2025–February 8, 2026     Experience the powerful sculptures of Eduardo Chillida (1924–2002) in this exhibition marking the…
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Black and white photograph of woman in trench coat walking

Shifting Visions: Photographs from the Collection of Ken and Jacki Widder

August 2, 2025–January 25, 2026 The collection of Ken and Jacki Widder, prominent researchers and business leaders in biotechnology who…
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Black and white photo of San Francisco cable car

John Gutmann & Max Yavno: California Photographers

August 9, 2025–January 11, 2026     John Gutmann (1905–1998) and Max Yavno (1911–1985) were photographers who spent most of…
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Seven Sisters Merope Version art by Mirae RHEE lit in pink

Mirae kh RHEE: Constellations

June 21, 2025–January 4, 2026     Berlin-based artist Mirae kh RHEE, born in Seoul and raised in the United…
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Painting of a woman in a boat reaching her hand into water

Conversations in Art: Dignity

July 11, 2025–January 4, 2026       Conversations in Art is an initiative that invites local artists to engage…
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Still life image of fruit

Emulation and Admiration: Two Stories of Collecting European Art

Emulation and Admiration: Two Stories of Collecting European Art European Master Paintings from San Diego Museum of Art and the…
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painting of a woman

German Expressionism

In 2011, the Museum received an extraordinary gift from the Estate of Vance E. Kondon and Liesbeth Giesberger: 48 exceptional…
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Man in bed floating on water

Alfredo Castañeda: Beyond Surrealism

September 6, 2025–March 1, 2026     Alfredo Castañeda: Beyond Surrealism brings together thirty-five paintings from outstanding private collections in…
sdma
Marianela de la Hoz (painting) and Marc Urselli (sound), Guerra, nunca he podido domesticarte (War, I have never been able to domesticate you), 2024. Mixed media. Courtesy of the artist.

Marianela de la Hoz and Marc Urselli / Palpitations: The Cadence of Heartbeats

September 6, 2025–February 22, 2026       This installation is the result of a unique collaboration between painter Marianela…
sdma
Sculptures in rocky cliff by ocean

Eduardo Chillida: Convergence

August 2, 2025–February 8, 2026     Experience the powerful sculptures of Eduardo Chillida (1924–2002) in this exhibition marking the…
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sdma
Black and white photograph of woman in trench coat walking

Shifting Visions: Photographs from the Collection of Ken and Jacki Widder

August 2, 2025–January 25, 2026 The collection of Ken and Jacki Widder, prominent researchers and business leaders in biotechnology who…
sdma
Black and white photo of San Francisco cable car

John Gutmann & Max Yavno: California Photographers

August 9, 2025–January 11, 2026     John Gutmann (1905–1998) and Max Yavno (1911–1985) were photographers who spent most of…
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Seven Sisters Merope Version art by Mirae RHEE lit in pink

Mirae kh RHEE: Constellations

June 21, 2025–January 4, 2026     Berlin-based artist Mirae kh RHEE, born in Seoul and raised in the United…
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Painting of a woman in a boat reaching her hand into water

Conversations in Art: Dignity

July 11, 2025–January 4, 2026       Conversations in Art is an initiative that invites local artists to engage…
sdma
Still life image of fruit

Emulation and Admiration: Two Stories of Collecting European Art

Emulation and Admiration: Two Stories of Collecting European Art European Master Paintings from San Diego Museum of Art and the…
sdma
painting of a woman

German Expressionism

In 2011, the Museum received an extraordinary gift from the Estate of Vance E. Kondon and Liesbeth Giesberger: 48 exceptional…

Touring Exhibitions

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Painting of two women seated

From the Renaissance to Impressionism: A Special Exhibition from the San Diego Museum of Art

From the Renaissance to Impressionism A Special Exhibition from The San Diego Museum of Art   Now Touring Touring Schedule…
Painting of two women seated

From the Renaissance to Impressionism: A Special Exhibition from the San Diego Museum of Art

From the Renaissance to Impressionism A Special Exhibition from The San Diego Museum of Art   Now Touring Touring Schedule…

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