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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.