Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art

Museums & Art Galleries in San Diego, California

4.5 (579)

CategoryMuseums & Art Galleries · Art gallery, Movie theater, Tourist attraction
Address1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
AreaSan Diego, California
Phone(619) 238-7559
Websitemopa.org ↗
Google rating 4.5 (579)

Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday11 am–5 pm
Friday11 am–5 pm
Saturday11 am–5 pm
Sunday11 am–5 pm

About Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art

More than just photography, the Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA@SDMA) seeks to inspire and empower audiences by promoting critical thought and cultivating the meaningful exchange of ideas. By teaching visual literacy through programs designed to engage and inspire audiences of all ages, MOPA@SDMA expands their participants’ abilities to see, discuss, and create images with a critical perspective. Experience thought-provoking and engaging exhibitions, film festivals, and ongoing learning opportunities.

Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art is one of the museums & art galleries listed in San Diego, California. The business is registered at 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Google also lists it under art gallery, movie theater, tourist attraction, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

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Hours are published for 4 days a week. The most common schedule is 11 am–5 pm. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art at (619) 238-7559; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, mopa.org.

Customers rate it 4.5 out of 5 on Google across 579 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded museums & art galleries in San Diego.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Grace Rodriguez 8 months ago

The museum is so small! Sadly, it should’ve stayed free because nothing‘s changed. I can’t believe it’s $10 to go in there and look for 30 minutes. I can’t imagine taking more considering that the art doesn’t rotate. The staff were not friendly and were not well educated about service animals,

Jeanette R 2 years ago

Second time being here and loved it both times. The Storyteller exhibit by Holly Roberts currently on display right now is amazing. This museum is a participant of NARM, so it's free for pass holders, but I'd gladly play full admission. It can take about an hour to get through the space if you show interest in most of the pieces. Well curated and appropriately lit for viewing, we enjoyed our short time here. They had a small but well stocked gift shop that had the perfect magnet to memorialize our visit. I'm actually regretting not picking up the Roberts exhibition catalog when I was there. Of course, art is subjective, so you may or may not appreciate the exhibit. I guess you'll just have to go and find out!

Tracy Saunders 2 years ago

I enjoy stopping by this little museum. Right now they have some interesting artwork from local high school students as well as James Balog. I liked Balog's endangered species works, especially, "Man and Ape" as well as the Panda photo shoot. Follow me for more reviews!

Cassey Hawkins 4 years ago

We went here for a homework assignment and brought the kiddos. The museum was great and had a fun activity for the little ones to do while we looked through the photos. Their exhibits were very interesting and we spent about an hour there. Definitely entertaining and the staff was great!

Art M 4 years ago

This photography gallery has free admission, but donations are highly recommended. I was amazed by the exhibition of the children's photography. Ther is a great future ahead of them. In addition, more interesting exhibits are on display. The museum also has a bookstore. Highly recommend visiting.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art located?

Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art is at 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, in San Diego, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art?

Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art is listed as a museum and is also tagged on Google as art gallery, movie theater, tourist attraction.

What are the hours of Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art?

Published hours are Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 11 am–5 pm; Friday: 11 am–5 pm; Saturday: 11 am–5 pm; Sunday: 11 am–5 pm. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 11 am–5 pm.

What is the phone number of Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art?

You can call Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art at (619) 238-7559.

How is Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art rated on Google?

Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 579 reviews.

Does Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art have a website?

Yes, the website of Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art is mopa.org (linked on this page).

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