Insider Pages Reviews for San Diego Museum of Art

4 Stars: Really Awesome (by Lisa C.)

Lisa C. — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 16:10:00 GMT

I really enjoyed coming here and seeing such a wide variety of art. It seemed like they had a little something for everyone and I think I could've spent the whole day walking around looking at paintings!

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4 Stars: All types of art (by Katherine T.)

Katherine T. — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 17:09:00 GMT

With two stires, this museum houses traveling exhibitions as well as an array of European, Asian, American, and Contemporary art. With an outdoor sculpture garden near the main entrance, this museum is a great way to relax and spend the afternoon with your fellow art lovers. Even for those who aren't interested in art, check out Balboa park and stroll around and enjoy the great atmosphere

5 Stars: The Best Art Museum In Town (by Susan M.)

Susan M. — Sat, 24 Sep 2005 21:23:00 GMT

The San Diego Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the San Diego area. Whether you are an art student looking for inspiration; an art collector looking to gain knowledge; a child looking to explore something new; or just an average everyday citizen who likes art, you will enjoy this art museum. The San Diego Museum of Art is a hot field trip spot for students of all ages; so many times there are a number of schools spending the day at this museum, and the surrounding museums in Balboa Park. If you arent sure that you want to pay to visit the San Diego Museum of Art, be sure to check their schedule, because once a month, you can get into this museum, and all of the other wonderful Balboa Park museums absolutely free of charge. You can definitely spend an entire day viewing this museum.

2 Stars: Stuffy and uncomfortable (by Xenia F.)

Xenia F. — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 20:13:00 GMT

My main complaint about the San Diego Museum of Art is the atmosphere. When I visited much of the staff made the museum feel cold and stuffy. Those in charge of keeping patrons from touching the art glared and were hardly gracious. The art itself was fairly impressive, although if you are into contemporary art this is most likely not the art museum for you.

5 Stars: World Class Art, World Class Museum (by Sarah H.)

Sarah H. — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 16:28:00 GMT

The San Diego Museum of Art is a great place whether you like art, or just like culture. There is always something new and different to explore at the San Diego Museum of Art, with new exhibits catering to families, children, and people of all ages. One visit to the San Diego Museum of Art is never enough, and I am sure that once you visit this wonderful museum, you will want to visit it again and again. Located in the heart of Balboa Park, its surrounded by other fun and interesting museums. You can spend a whole day at just one museum, or spend a couple of hours exploring each of the museums in the Balboa Park area.

5 Stars: Nice museum store (by Luc G.)

Luc G. — Sat, 09 Jul 2005 17:00:00 GMT

This is a great place to shop after touring the museum. Although the shop is not extensive, I've always found a nice selection of books to choose from. Many harder to find and out of print books and I always end up buying something. If you're looking for something in particular, call ahead to see if they have it in stock.

5 Stars: Great art musem! (by Jerry W.)

Jerry W. — Fri, 08 Jul 2005 10:53:00 GMT

This is a really great art museum. They have a huge variety of different art from different periods. It took me a really long time to get through all of the different smaller galleries. It is great place to go with a friend or two and just admire. Nice gift shop too.

5 Stars: Great place for the Art Lover in Everyone (by Karrie F.)

Karrie F. — Mon, 20 Jun 2005 11:32:00 GMT

Though relatively small in size, the San Diego Museum of Art has a solid collection that ranges from medieval to post-modern art. The collections are rotated frequently so that you can always see something new and the temporary exhibits excel in quality, theme, and complexity. A trip to this museum can easily consume a large part of the day despite its size, so make a day trip out of it and if you have extra time you can visit some of the other great museums in the park.

4 Stars: Very satisfying place (by David N.)

David N. — Sun, 29 May 2005 15:33:00 GMT

The San Diego Art Museum is a great place to go and take a trip for a day and explore various art forms. A lot of the pieces are simply beautiful and its amazing to look at such works so closely. Being a normal person and not a huge art critic, I still find the museum a nice place to go to, especially for sight seeing, because of the sheer size of the place and how much there is to see.

4 Stars: Satisfactory, yet quite elegant. (by Jordan H.)

Jordan H. — Wed, 18 May 2005 17:26:00 GMT

I enjoyed my experience at the San Diego Museum of Art and I found many pieces that were quite thought-provoking. Every employee was very nice and treated me well.

4 Stars: World art at it's finest (by Quoc D.)

Quoc D. — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 10:53:00 GMT

They offer a very extensive collection of works covering most cultures and most periods of art. The late European abstract paintings were some of my favorite. I also enjoyed the extenisive Asian art collection with works from all over Asia and India. The price was reasonable for a family trip and the galleries were well organized for people with children.

4 Stars: San Diego Museum of Art (by Chi D.)

Chi D. — Sun, 24 Apr 2005 13:52:00 GMT

I love art and art history. I enjoy seeing great works of arts by the masters. I enjoyed the wide selection of American, European and Asian art. I was impressed with thier Asian art collection it included works from my home country and lots of early century bronze and laquer work from SE Asia. The European master works were extensive.

4 Stars: Balboa Park's Largest Art Collection (by Joyce H.)

Joyce H. — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 22:40:00 GMT

This Art Museum always seems to have something new.
Regular Admission is 9.00 for adults.

Once a month this museum has free admission on 1 Tuesday. Call for exact day & more information.

Breathtaking Art that even kept my daughter's attention.

A MUST SEE if you live or are visiting anywhere near the San Diego area.