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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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Warming the Wires by Helen Frankenthaler

Modern Women

Modern Women celebrates the arrival of twenty works of art to the Museum on indefinite loan from a...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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…
mopa@
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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…
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…
sdma
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…
sdma
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
Warming the Wires by Helen Frankenthaler

Modern Women

Modern Women celebrates the arrival of twenty works of art to the Museum on indefinite loan from a private collection.…
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
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,…
sdma
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

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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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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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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Community Open Studio

Tuesday, January 20 10:00 a.m.–noon Museum Art Studio   Join us for an in-studio art making experience. Come...
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Books & Art: Memory Scrapbook

Tuesday, January 20 and February 17 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The San Diego Museum of Art Library   Join us for a hands-on...
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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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People in museum library

Member Appreciation Weekend

Saturday, January 24 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The San Diego Museum of Art Join us for a weekend of...
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People in museum library

Member Appreciation Weekend

Sunday, January 25 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. MOPA@SDMA Join us for a weekend of celebration focused on our member...
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Author Patrick Bringley at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me (SOLD OUT)

Friday, January 30 6:00 p.m. Speakers: Patrick Bringley, Author, All the Beauty in the World MOPA@SDMA Joan and...
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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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Woman reading to group of young children in library

Books & Art: Storytime in the Library

Thursdays, January 8 and February 12 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. The San Diego Museum of Art Library  ...
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couple looking at art

Art & Attraction: An Evening of Connection for Singles Hosted by Amador Matchmaking

Thursday, February 12 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Amador Matchmaking The San Diego Museum of Art Step...
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San Diego Ballet Dancer Sierra Crocker in White

San Diego Ballet: Perspective – Celebrating 100 Years at SDMA

Friday, February 13, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum...
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San Diego Ballet Dancer Sierra Crocker in White

San Diego Ballet: Perspective – Celebrating 100 Years at SDMA

Friday, February 13, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum...
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San Diego Ballet Dancer Sierra Crocker in White

San Diego Ballet: Perspective – Celebrating 100 Years at SDMA

Friday, February 13, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum...
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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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Books & Art: Memory Scrapbook

Tuesday, January 20 and February 17 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The San Diego Museum of Art Library   Join us for a hands-on...
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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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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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Woman in front of wall of colorful balloons

Birthday Fest

Saturday, February 28, 2026 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.   Join us for a once-in-a-century celebration at The San Diego...
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Group of smiling partygoers in front of balloons at Bloom Bash at The San Diego Museum of Art

The Cake Party (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 2:00–5:00 p.m.   SOLD OUT We’re throwing a cake party 100 years in the...
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Compania Esplendor Folklorico dancers performing in front of The San Diego Museum of Art

On the Steps at SDMA: Centennial Edition

Saturday, February 28, 2026 4:30–7:30 p.m.   Delight in a special edition of the Museum’s popular community program....
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Community Open Studio

Tuesday, January 20 10:00 a.m.–noon Museum Art Studio   Join us for an in-studio art making experience. Come explore art…
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Books & Art: Memory Scrapbook

Tuesday, January 20 and February 17 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The San Diego Museum of Art Library   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 live model…
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People in museum library

Member Appreciation Weekend

Saturday, January 24 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The San Diego Museum of Art Join us for a weekend of celebration focused…
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People in museum library

Member Appreciation Weekend

Sunday, January 25 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. MOPA@SDMA Join us for a weekend of celebration focused on our member community!  Throughout…
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Author Patrick Bringley at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me (SOLD OUT)

Friday, January 30 6:00 p.m. Speakers: Patrick Bringley, Author, All the Beauty in the World MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs…
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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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Woman reading to group of young children in library

Books & Art: Storytime in the Library

Thursdays, January 8 and February 12 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. The San Diego Museum of Art Library   Gather to…
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couple looking at art

Art & Attraction: An Evening of Connection for Singles Hosted by Amador Matchmaking

Thursday, February 12 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Amador Matchmaking The San Diego Museum of Art Step into an…
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San Diego Ballet Dancer Sierra Crocker in White

San Diego Ballet: Perspective – Celebrating 100 Years at SDMA

Friday, February 13, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art,…
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San Diego Ballet Dancer Sierra Crocker in White

San Diego Ballet: Perspective – Celebrating 100 Years at SDMA

Friday, February 13, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art,…
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San Diego Ballet Dancer Sierra Crocker in White

San Diego Ballet: Perspective – Celebrating 100 Years at SDMA

Friday, February 13, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of 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 residents (with…
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Books & Art: Memory Scrapbook

Tuesday, January 20 and February 17 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The San Diego Museum of Art Library   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 live model…
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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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Woman in front of wall of colorful balloons

Birthday Fest

Saturday, February 28, 2026 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.   Join us for a once-in-a-century celebration at The San Diego Museum of…
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Group of smiling partygoers in front of balloons at Bloom Bash at The San Diego Museum of Art

The Cake Party (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 2:00–5:00 p.m.   SOLD OUT We’re throwing a cake party 100 years in the making and…
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Compania Esplendor Folklorico dancers performing in front of The San Diego Museum of Art

On the Steps at SDMA: Centennial Edition

Saturday, February 28, 2026 4:30–7:30 p.m.   Delight in a special edition of the Museum’s popular community program. Enjoy live…
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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…
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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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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…
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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
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…
sdma
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
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
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,…
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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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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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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.

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Construction of San Diego Museum of Art Facade, 1925

SDMA 100 Years

January 24, 2026–February 7, 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…
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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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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…
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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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Monet painting of a house on a high cliff

Forging a Legacy: 15 Years of Landmark Acquisitions

May 16–September 7, 2026 This exhibition marks the centennial of The San Diego Museum of Art, celebrating a select few…
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Construction of San Diego Museum of Art Facade, 1925

SDMA 100 Years

January 24, 2026–February 7, 2027   On February 28, 1926, the Fine Arts Gallery—now The San Diego Museum of Art—opened…
sdma

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…
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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…
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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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Monet painting of a house on a high cliff

Forging a Legacy: 15 Years of Landmark Acquisitions

May 16–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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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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Great Court at the British Museum

Foster + Partners: Architecture of Light and Space

October 19, 2024–August 10, 2025       “It is a quest for an architecture of light and lightness, inspired…
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Man and woman with baby on her back walking across an open field

For the People: Modern Printmaking in Mexico

February 15–August 10, 2025     Printmaking has played a central role in the development of the visual arts in…
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Painting of a seated girl with flowers in front of a window

Paris After 1900

May 10-August 10, 2025   Impressionism’s radical break with tradition in the 1870s and 1880s gave rise to the first…
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cactus landscape by Ruud van Empel

Ruud van Empel: Theatre

February 8–July 27, 2025 Dutch photographer Ruud van Empel (b. 1958) asks us to look at the world as if…
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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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Great Court at the British Museum

Foster + Partners: Architecture of Light and Space

October 19, 2024–August 10, 2025       “It is a quest for an architecture of light and lightness, inspired…
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Man and woman with baby on her back walking across an open field

For the People: Modern Printmaking in Mexico

February 15–August 10, 2025     Printmaking has played a central role in the development of the visual arts in…
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Painting of a seated girl with flowers in front of a window

Paris After 1900

May 10-August 10, 2025   Impressionism’s radical break with tradition in the 1870s and 1880s gave rise to the first…
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cactus landscape by Ruud van Empel

Ruud van Empel: Theatre

February 8–July 27, 2025 Dutch photographer Ruud van Empel (b. 1958) asks us to look at the world as if…

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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