San Diego Museums at Balboa Park
In addition to fascinating San Diego Museums, explore some of the other things to do in Balboa Park: Recreational Activities Attractions There are fascinating exhibits to explore at the many San Diego Museums located in Balboa Park. Consider a romantic day picnicing in the beautiful gardens of the park and then explore your favorite museum.
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Museum of Photographic ArtsOpen daily 10AM - 5PM Address: 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 Telephone: (619) 238-7559 Visit the changing exhibits showcasing the history of photography at this San Diego museum. Museum of San Diego History 
San Diego Aerospace MuseumOpen daily 10AM - 5:30PM Address: 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101 Telephone: (619) 234-8291 This museum is a Smithsonian affiliate and covers 5 centuries of aviation history with displays of more than 60 aircraft and space vehicles. An interactive exhibit lets visitors operate the controls of a real airplane. Take a look at the only Global Positioning Satellite on public display. Military personnel receive complimentary admission with I.D. 
San Diego Art Institute: Museum of the Living Artist Open Tuesday through Saturday 10AM - 4PM and Sundays Noon - 4PM Telephone: (619) 236-0011 Every four to six weeks a new exhibit of works by local San Diego artists opens in this 10,000 square foot gallery. 
San Diego Automotive MuseumOpen daily 10AM - 5PM Address: 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101 Telephone: (619) 231-2886 This museum is home to a collection of more than 90 historic automobiles and motorcycles including Russell Crowe's Harley Davidson and Frank Sinatra's 1967 Austin Petrol Hire Car. 
San Diego Hall of Champions Sports MuseumOpen daily 10AM - 4:30PM Address: 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101 Telephone: (619) 234-2544 This is the world's largest multi-sport museum. Exhibits at this Balboa Park museum include the evolution of the surfboard, baseball, football, skateboard legend Tony Hawk and more. 
San Diego Model Railroad MuseumOpen Tuesday-Friday 11AM - 4PM and weekends 11AM - 5PM Address: 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 Telephone: (619) 696-0199 This is the world's largest operating model railroad museum with more than 27,000 square feet of displays that include four scale model railroad layouts and a toy train gallery. 
San Diego Museum of ArtOpen Tuesday through Sunday 10AM - 6PM Address: 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 Telephone: (619) 232-7931 In addition to hosting exhibits from around the world, this San Diego museum features a good selectio of European old masters, 19th and 20th century American art, a comprehensive Asian collections, contemporary, and Latin American art. 
Museum of Man Open daily 10AM - 4:30PM Address: 1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 Telephone: (619) 239-2001 Devoted to anthropology, arts, culture, and scientific achievements, this San Diego museum is located beneath the 200 foot California Tower. Here you can explore Mayan monuments, Egyptian tomb artifacts, and Peruvian mummies as well as enjoy visiting exhibits from around the world. 
San Diego Natural History MuseumOpen daily 10AM - 5PM Address: 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 Telephone: (619) 232-3821 This research facility is dedicated to interpreting the nature of the region through research and education. Watch films on a giant screen and enjoy a variety of changing presentations. 
Timken MuseumOpen Tuesday through Saturday 10AM - 4:30PM and Sundays 1PM - 4:30PM Telephone: (619) 239-5548 This small Balboa Park museum houses the Putnam Foundation collection of European old master paintings, American paintings, and Russian icons. Admission is always free. 
Vetran's Museum & Memorial CenterOpen Tuesday through Saturday 9:30AM - 3PM and Sundays 10AM - 3PM Telephone: (619) 239-2300 This Balboa Park museum preserves and honors the men and women who served in the Armed Forces, Coast Guard, and Wartime Merchant Marines from the Civil War to the present. WorldBeat Center
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