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San Diego Museum of Art

The largest art museum in the region, with European, contemporary, and Latin American art, 19th and 20th century American art, and an Asian collection. There are also changing exhibitions, featuring show major art shows.

Address: 1450 El Prado
Hours: Thu-Sat, Mon-Tue 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM (closed Wednesdays)
Price: $12 adults, $9 seniors/military, $8 students, $4.50 children, free for children 6 and under
Website: sdmart.org (opens in a new tab)

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