Looking for fresh ways to stay creative and inspired? Whether you’re an experienced artist, a weekend hobbyist, or just love learning something new, The San Diego Museum of Art has curated a series of engaging, hands-on activities you can enjoy from anywhere. Dive into the world of art-making and photography with our free instructional video playlists designed by Museum educators…

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The San Diego Museum has a lot to see. There are 20 galleries at our main facility in the heart of Balboa Park, a sculpture garden, and the galleries at the Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA@SDMA) a short walk away. Short on time or not sure where to begin? Make the most of…

Go Behind the Scenes of The San Diego Museum of Art’s Top Foodie Event of the Year Sizzling scallops, artisanal pizza, plant-based bowls, beautiful bao burgers, crisp crudo, and delicious desserts are just some of the decadent delights that will greet foodies and revelers at Bloom Bash, the vibrant, late-night celebration on Friday, April 25, 2025, that kicks off Art…

San Diego, CA. (April 2024) – The Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA@SDMA) is pleased to welcome three new photography exhibitions this spring: Picture This: Recent Acquisitions, Storyteller: Work by Holly Roberts, and The Artist Speaks: Cara Romero. Learn more about the individual exhibitions below. Picture This: Recent Acquisitions (open now through August 4,…

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Welcome to The San Diego Museum of Art in beautiful Balboa Park, San Diego. Compiled here are some of our top tips to help you get the most from your visit to the art museum and Balboa Park. Getting to the Museum The San Diego Museum of Art is located at 1450 El Prado in the heart of Balboa Park….

May 23, 2023

Exciting News!!

San Diego, CA. (May 23, 2023) – The San Diego Museum of Art and The Museum of Photographic Arts announced today that they will merge to become one unified institution. This strategic merger will allow the combination of collections, resources, and expertise for the benefit of the San Diego community and beyond. The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) is…

With its move into a permanent home in Balboa Park in 1983, the ten year old Center of Photographic Arts was renamed the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA).  From that first Push Pin Party in 1983, the Museum of Photographic Arts has grown in so many ways.   One of the stated objectives of this new museum was to, “Assemble an…

  The Museum of Photographic Arts’ permanent collection holds 13 orotones by Edward S. Curtis Growing interest in American Indians revitalized attention toward work by the American West photographer MOPA wants to promote ongoing dialogue on representation in the U.S. Above: Watch an online program about the restoration. The Museum of Photographic Arts collects precious historic art and objects, which…

The Museum of Photographic Arts announced a new on-demand learning opportunity for budding artists at home. Designed for middle and high school students, Photo Club is a series of hands-on activities that will guide creativity. What is Photo Club and why is it important? These online lessons and projects generate excitement for youth to create art that’s meaningful to them…