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January 31, 2019

Asian Treasures from the Scripps College Collections

Thursday, January 31 1:00 pm Museum Boardroom Scripps is fortunate to have a large teaching collection of artworks from Asia, including over 2500 Japanese prints, more than 150 Ming and…

Published September 6, 2017

Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

October 18, 2017

Bus Tour: Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

Wednesday, October 18 Bus leaves East County at 7:30 a.m.; picks up in North County 8:30 a.m. Enjoy the unique treasures and grounds of the formidable Huntington. Featured on this…

Published May 26, 2017

Collections

The San Diego Museum of Art’s collections are all-encompassing with more than 32,000 objects from across the globe, and ranging…

Published December 2, 2025

Visitor Relations Associate

Department: Visitor Relations Reports to: Manager of Visitor Relations Classification: Temporary Part-Time, Non-Exempt (20-25 hours p/week) (Temporary Assignment through…

Published October 28, 2025

The San Diego Museum of Art Announces Centennial Year Celebration, Marking 100 Years of Art and Community

Museum to Debut Major Exhibitions, Launch Immersive Programs, and Host Public Birthday Bash in 2026 SAN DIEGO, CA (October 28,…

January 30, 2026

All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me

Friday, January 30 6:00 p.m. Speakers: Patrick Bringley, Author, All the Beauty in the World MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater Patrick Bringley will discuss his New York Times-bestselling…

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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…

October 17, 2025

The Universe of Alfredo Castañeda

Friday, October 17 10:00 a.m. Speakers: Raymundo Silva, Curator, Alfredo Castañeda: Beyond Surrealism MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater The San Diego Museum of Art continues its Guest Lecture…

September 19, 2025

Eduardo Chillida: Convergence – CANCELED

Friday, September 19 10:00 a.m. Speakers: Rachel Jans, PhD, Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, The San Diego Museum of Art MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater Event…

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