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ICA San Diego / Central
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The San Diego Art Institute was a contemporary art museum with a focus on artists from the Southern California and Baja Norte region. It was founded in 1941 as the San Diego Business Men's Art Club. Its name was changed in 1950 to the San Diego Art Institute. In 1953, women were admitted for membership.
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Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum
2215 Pan American E Rd, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
The San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92102
Mingei International Museum
Balboa Park, Plaza de Panama, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
AlcƔzar Garden
1363 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Museum of Us
1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Botanical Building
1550 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Balboa Park Visitors Center
1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
The Old Globe
1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101
Timken Museum of Art
1500 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
California Tower
California Tower, 1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
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Panama 66
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El Prado Suite 12, San Diego, CA 92101
ARTIFACT at Mingei
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Tea Pavilion
The Japanese Friendship Garden, 2215 Pan American Pl, San Diego, CA 92101
Albert's Restaurant
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Safari Kitchen
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
One WorldBeat Cafe
2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Busy Bee Cafe
Zoofari Party Area, Skyfari East, Zoo Pl, San Diego, CA 92101
Sweet Shack
2929 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
CUCINA urbana
505 Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
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Britt Scripps Manor
406 Maple St, San Diego, CA 92103
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ICA San Diego / Central

1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
4.5(86)
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The San Diego Art Institute was a contemporary art museum with a focus on artists from the Southern California and Baja Norte region. It was founded in 1941 as the San Diego Business Men's Art Club. Its name was changed in 1950 to the San Diego Art Institute. In 1953, women were admitted for membership.

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attractions: Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum, The San Diego Museum of Art, Mingei International Museum, AlcƔzar Garden, Museum of Us, Botanical Building, Balboa Park Visitors Center, The Old Globe, Timken Museum of Art, California Tower, restaurants: Panama 66, The Prado at Balboa Park, ARTIFACT at Mingei, Tea Pavilion, Albert's Restaurant, Safari Kitchen, One WorldBeat Cafe, Busy Bee Cafe, Sweet Shack, CUCINA urbana
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(619) 236-0011
Website
icasandiego.org

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Nearby attractions of ICA San Diego / Central

Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum

The San Diego Museum of Art

Mingei International Museum

AlcƔzar Garden

Museum of Us

Botanical Building

Balboa Park Visitors Center

The Old Globe

Timken Museum of Art

California Tower

Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum

Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum

4.6

(4.3K)

Open 24 hours
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The San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art

4.6

(1.3K)

Open 24 hours
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Mingei International Museum

Mingei International Museum

4.6

(286)

Open 24 hours
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AlcƔzar Garden

AlcƔzar Garden

4.7

(498)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of ICA San Diego / Central

Panama 66

The Prado at Balboa Park

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Tea Pavilion

Albert's Restaurant

Safari Kitchen

One WorldBeat Cafe

Busy Bee Cafe

Sweet Shack

CUCINA urbana

Panama 66

Panama 66

4.5

(1.1K)

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The Prado at Balboa Park

The Prado at Balboa Park

4.4

(1.6K)

$$

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ARTIFACT at Mingei

ARTIFACT at Mingei

4.5

(97)

$$

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Tea Pavilion

Tea Pavilion

3.0

(126)

$

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šŸ“Must-Visit Spot | ICA San Diego Contemporary Art Museum
GabrielleGabrielle
šŸ“Must-Visit Spot | ICA San Diego Contemporary Art Museum
šŸ Balboa Park Museum Pass | 40% Off Discount!
JudJud
šŸ Balboa Park Museum Pass | 40% Off Discount!
AlexandraAlexandra
Accessibility: there are no restrooms inside here; you have to go to another building to find one. There is an elevator once you come inside that takes you down to the bottom floor where the museum begins. It is all flat ground from there. Experience: this museum is FREE, which is awesome! You can leave a cash donation if you want to support the artists and museum. The exhibition I saw was on the fact that humans are destroying the planet, and it was interesting but definitely not kid friendly (this time). I think other times they have more kid friendly exhibits. I do recommend checking this place out! It's good to support local museums and keep them in business. ****edit***** the business owner replied and said there is a restroom here for customers but I went last week, I asked the employee, and she said there was not one...she said I had to leave the building to find one. Sounds like there is a miscommunication between employees.
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Accessibility: there are no restrooms inside here; you have to go to another building to find one. There is an elevator once you come inside that takes you down to the bottom floor where the museum begins. It is all flat ground from there. Experience: this museum is FREE, which is awesome! You can leave a cash donation if you want to support the artists and museum. The exhibition I saw was on the fact that humans are destroying the planet, and it was interesting but definitely not kid friendly (this time). I think other times they have more kid friendly exhibits. I do recommend checking this place out! It's good to support local museums and keep them in business. ****edit***** the business owner replied and said there is a restroom here for customers but I went last week, I asked the employee, and she said there was not one...she said I had to leave the building to find one. Sounds like there is a miscommunication between employees.
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Accessibility: there are no restrooms inside here; you have to go to another building to find one. There is an elevator once you come inside that takes you down to the bottom floor where the museum begins. It is all flat ground from there.

Experience: this museum is FREE, which is awesome! You can leave a cash donation if you want to support the artists and museum. The exhibition I saw was on the fact that humans are destroying the planet, and it was interesting but definitely not kid friendly (this time). I think other times they have more kid friendly exhibits. I do recommend checking this place out! It's good to support local museums and keep them in business.

edit* the business owner replied and said there is a restroom here for customers but I went last week, I asked the employee, and she said there was not one...she said I had to leave the building to find one. Sounds like there is a miscommunication...

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5.0
2y

I knew about the show last Saturday but it wasn't open when I got there but, I did get to meet Victor Who is the host. Today, is Friday and my son and I went to lunch in the park and also to enjoy this new show. I will have to say that this is a true Art in the Park show. I have not seen anything this creative in years. The creators are the de la Torre Brothers and the show is called Bolivian Futuristic. I have posted a little over 30 photos and a little information about the show. It is thought-provoking, creative beyond belief and very interactive. If you have time go see it before it leaves San Diego. You won't be...

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5.0
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Can't believe it was free to get into see these amazing exhibits. Small space, powerful presence touching subjects of race, sexuality, relationships, relavance and spirituality. Staff are absolutely amazing and so eager to discuss the exhibits. I had the most delightful and insightful conversation with a gentleman who let me contemplate the art and offered information without being intrusive. That engagement was worth so much to me. I'm deliberately not posting many pics here so you can experience it yourself person. Don't miss that donation box on your way out! They deserve all...

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