On July 18, 2023 we went up 7 elevator floors to see a house hanging over the edge of the Engineering building at UCSD. Do Ho Suh's Fallen Star did not disappoint. It was closed during our visit, but I am told Tuesday and Thursday are for visiting, at least in a former life. Like everything at UCSD, it seems under construction. Plenty of parking for visitors at Hopkins parking garage for under $3. A hiking loop can be found to include the Snake Path sidewalk and Geisel library which features Dr. Suess items of interest, starting with Fallen Star. All of this can be done in under an hour if you are short on time, don't want to pay excessive parking fees and appreciate...
Read moreIf you are interested, visiting hours for "Fallen Star" are Wednesdays & Thursdays. In order to visit, Google it and type "Make reservation for Falling Star UCSD"
Korean artist Do Ho Suh’s designed this sculpure "Fallen Star" (2012). Docent was a great tour guide, and we had a blast visiting this sculpture.
Hours for Individual or Group Tours:
Fallen Star Tours - for Individual Thursdays: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. 15 minute time-slot for individuals or groups up to 10 people.
Fallen Star Tours - Groups Wednesdays: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. 30-minute time slot for groups of 7...
Read moreFallen Star is fun to see from the ground, and the interior is open to visitors again, by appointment thru the website, for groups on Wednesdays and individuals and small groups on Thursdays. It’s a special experience and well...
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