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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 4. Timken Museum of Art

    The collection at this museum includes Rembrandt’s Saint Bartholomew , and works by Rubens and Bruegel the Elder.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 7. San Diego Historical Society Museum

    An alternating collection of old photographs and artifacts offer a good introduction to San Diego’s early years.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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