Museum of Photographic Arts
Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park was one of the first museums in the United States dedicated solely to photographic art. A recent renovation expansion allowed the museum to increase its offerings to the many visitors they see each year. The Museum always has several temporary exhibits that make the museum different on each visit and these touring exhibitions have given the Museum of Photographic Arts national recognition. More than 6,000 still photographs are part of the permanent collection. The photographs include early daguerreotypes all the way through contemporary. The Photographic Arts building contains a research library and learning center, a romm to view prints, a theater and an auditorium.
1649 El Prad
San Diego, CA 92101
619-238-7559
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www.mopa.org
Hours 10am - 5pm, Tuesday thru Sunday. Closed Mondays.
Admission: $6 adults, $4 students, seniors and military.
Free for children under 12.
Free admission on the second Tuesday of every month.
Directions from I-5 take the 10th Avenue exit and turn left onto A Street. Then turn left on Park Boulevard. Turn left onto Space Theater Way and go across the small bridge and park in the parking lots or on the street. The backside of the Museum of Photographic Arts is located at the end of Space Theater Way, walk around the side and you will be at the entrance.