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Museum of Photographic Arts
Art Museum, Museum, and Movie Theater
Balboa Park, San Diego
"Worth the visit, loved the Tableau Vivant exhibition."(4 Tips)
"Enjoy American-made masterpieces in Balboa Park"(4 Tips)
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Connie ChiuJune 11, 2016Me of my favorite photography galleries around. I especially love the photography at night exhibit.
- The Ritz-CarltonFebruary 16, 2016Enjoy American-made masterpieces in Balboa Park at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park.
- Jona Rak KoceliSeptember 26, 2016You pay what you want, BUT they recommend 5$. Worth the visit, loved the Tableau Vivant exhibition.
cafePellicolaSeptember 3, 2011If you happen to be in San Diego, CA always be on the lookout for the San Digeo Italian Film Festival at the MOPA. Read more
Ashley PetronsJanuary 29, 2017You pay a donation rather than a fee to enter-whatever you feel is appropriate.
Victorino NguyenAugust 19, 2010Make sure to bring a headset for your smartphone for a guided tour. If you like rocknroll, please check out Taking Aim now!
Bob CasasolaApril 7, 2010let simmer and boil til flesh is saturated with art. if possible, spend the whole day in Balboa Park. Read more
San Diego ReaderSeptember 8, 2010W.S. Di Piero reviews "Taking Aim" in the Reader this week. Read more
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Museum of Photographic Arts
1649 El Prado (in Balboa Park)
San Diego, CA 92101
United States
San Diego, CA 92101
United States
At: Balboa Park
The Power of Photography
MOPA is a center for visual learning, passionately dedicated to sharing and exploring the universal language of photography.
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Tue–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
(619) 238-7559
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- 8.8
"It's a small museum but has an impressive collection of art. Love the works by the Italian masters, especially a Venetian scene by Canaletto, incredible detail!"
Ricardo Villarreal - 7.8
"Free and a fun little 30 mins-1 hour respite from the sun. Don’t forget to check out the Rembrandt!"
Matt A. - 8.2
"Always interesting and never dull. Chances are that you will find more in this museum to make you 'think' and challenge you than in any other museum in Balboa Park."
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