Top 10 Balboa Park Museums
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1. San Diego Museum of Art
This exceptional 12,000-object collection includes works by old masters and major 19thand 20th-century artists. Be sure to check out its Asian art collection and temporary exhibitions.
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2. San Diego Museum of Man
Learn about evolution from a replica of a 4-million-year old human ancestor, and don’t miss the mummy room. Artifacts from the Kumeyaay people, San Diego’s original inhabitants, and a replica of a huge Mayan monument emphasize the culture of the Americas.
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3. San Diego Natural History Museum
Galleries showcase the evolution and diversity of California. Exhibits, guided weekend nature walks, and field trips explore the natural world.
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4. Timken Museum of Art
The collection at this museum includes Rembrandt’s Saint Bartholomew , and works by Rubens and Bruegel the Elder.
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5. Mingei International Museum
The Japanese word mingei means “art of the people,” a perfect description of this display of international folk art. Exhibitions include textiles, jewelry, furniture, and pottery.
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6. Museum of Photographic Arts
Several temporary exhibitions featuring the world’s most celebrated camera geniuses are mixed with pieces from the museum’s permanent collection. The theater screens film classics.
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7. San Diego Historical Society Museum
An alternating collection of old photographs and artifacts offer a good introduction to San Diego’s early years.
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8. San Diego Automotive Museum
Discover California’s car culture through classic vehicles, rotating themed exhibits, and educational permanent ones. A Racing Hall of Fame honors past giants of the racing world.
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9. San Diego Aerospace Museum
One of the museum’s finest planes, the Lockheed A-12 Blackbird spy plane, greets you before you reach the turn-stile. Don’t miss the International Aerospace Hall of Fame.
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10. San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum
The artifacts of San Diego’s sports heroes are exhibited here. Inspiring displays cover some 40 sports.
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