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Timken Museum of Art

A small art museum with collections of lesser-known pieces from famous European old masters, American, and Russian painters.

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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.
Thu-Sat, Mon-Tue 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM (closed Wednesdays)$12 adults, $9 seniors/military, $8 students, $4.50 children, free for children 6 and under
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The Prado
Just about the only full-service restaurant in Balboa Park (save for a couple of places in the zoo), The Prado has a diverse menu with appetizers, salads, soups, seafood, pastas, and sandwiches.
Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30AM-3PM, Sat Sun 11AM-3PM. Dinner Tue-Sun from 5PM onward$11-40
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San Diego Art Institute
A large gallery with changing exhibitions of San Diego artists.
Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-4PM$5 adults, $3 seniors/military/students, free for children under 12
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Mingei International Museum
A large folk art museum which is instantly recognizable from the outside by the large colorful mosaic sculptures out front, which are a delight for kids to climb on.
Tue-Sun 10AM-5PM$10 adults, $7 seniors/youth ages 6-17/students/military, free for children under 6