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2012

ArtStop: Thomas Moran

Tuesday, 12:00 p.m.
Museum Galleries

Today's ArtStop will discuss Thomas Moran

ArtStops are 15 minute, staff-led tours of one to three works on view. Museum curators and educators present these brief yet always enlightening and informative talks every Thursday and third Tuesday at noon.

Free after Museum admission.
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May
17
2012

ArtStop: Chinese Cave Temple Sculpture

Thursday, 12:00 p.m.
Museum Galleries

Today's ArtStop will discuss Chinese Cave Temple Sculpture

ArtStops are 15 minute, staff-led tours of one to three works on view. Museum curators and educators present these brief yet always enlightening and informative talks every Thursday and third Tuesday at noon.

Free after Museum admission.
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May
18
2012

Lecture: Cataloging the Collection

From Reginald Poland and the Putnam Sisters to Punchmarks and Provenance

Friday, 10:00 a.m.
James S. Copley Auditorium

Dr. John Marciari, Curator of European Art and Head of Provenance Research for The San Diego Museum of Art will give a lecture on cataloging the Museum’s Permanent Collection.

Sponsored by The San Diego Museum of Art Docent Council

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May
18
2012

AAMD International Museum Day

Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
San Diego Museum of Art

As an AAMD Member the Museum will celebrate International Museum Day by offering special programs, rates and discounts to Museum guests.  International Museum Day is organized annually around the world by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and celebrated by over 30,000 museums internationally.

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May
20
2012

Target Free Family Day and Festival

Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
San Diego Museum of Art

Bring the family to the Museum for art-making, performances, special tours, and more inspired by the Museum’s permanent collection and the special exhibitions Echoes of the Past and Dyeing Elegance.

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May
20
2012

Family Drop-in Day

Exploring Icon and Ornament

Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
San Diego Museum of Art , The Studio

Explore and learn about the art on view in the Museum through child-friendly tours and art making.  Registration is not required, but space is limited, so arrive early.  For more information, pelase email us.

Recommended for children ages 6-12.

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May
20
2012

Art in the Afternoon

Sunday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Offsite Rancho Santa Fe , Directions will be sent upon receipt of reservation

Travel the world through a private collection featuring Russian artists of the Soviet era, and enjoy sparkling wine and tea in a beautiful Rancho Santa Fe garden. 

Sponsored by the North County Chapter 

$50 per person, please RSVP to Sandra Day at 858.450.1135 

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Exhibitions on View

  • Dyeing Elegance
  • Echoes of the Past
  • Special Installation of Modern French Paintings

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The San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
(619) 232-7931

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San Diego, CA 92112-2107

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Tuesday through Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday
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Thursday, April 12
Closed during the day in preparation for Art Alive

Sunday April 22
Closed for Earth Fair Balboa Park

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Catherine Gallagher, Household Member

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