🖼️ Best Museums & Art Galleries in San Diego, California
14 museums & art galleries in San Diego, California, ranked by Google rating and number of reviews. Featured listings appear first.
Live the adventure & honor the legend of the USS Midway with activities & fun for the whole family onboard! Voted #1 "Thing to Do" on Trip Advisor SD!
Spanning over 27,000 square feet of trains, trestles, and tracks we are in the heart of natural beauty framed by the majestic backdrop of Balboa Park. The San Diego Model Railroad Museum (SDMRM) is a space where imaginat…
Affectionately known as the “jewel box” of fine art, the Timken is home to the Putnam Foundation’s world-class collection of European and American masterpieces and Russian icons. Artists represented include Rembrandt, Ru…
Located in the heart of Balboa Park, The San Diego Museum of Art is the region’s largest and most attended art museum. The museum’s nationally renowned art collection includes Spanish and Italian old masters; South Asian…
Mingei International Museum was founded in 1978 and presents works of folk art, craft and design. The Museum has a rich history and commitment to furthering the understanding of art of the people (mingei) from all eras a…
The Fleet Science Center connects people of all ages to the possibilities and power of science to create a better future. Our mission is to realize a San Diego where everyone is connected to the power of science.
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…
The mission of the San Diego Automotive Museum is to be the hub of car culture in San Diego, uniting communities, sparking passion, and providing opportunities through the power and legacy of the automotive world. San D…
10,000 sft feet of the private collection of Jim and Carmen Cooley. Located in University Heights community of San Diego it ihas the largest private collection of the Industrial Revolution and history of San Diego. 4233 …
Arts District Liberty Station was established in 2000 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to enrich the lives of San Diegans by renovating this signature community asset and creating, facilitating, and operating Arts District Liber…
The Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House, built in 1850, is the oldest standing building in Downtown San Diego. Come take a tour to learn the remarkable history!
The Comic-Con Museum provides popular arts and culture education, all year-round!
The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) in San Diego's Balboa Park features the natural history and unique biodiversity of Southern California and Baja California. The Nat has five floors of exhibitions, a giant …
The Whaley House, designated as a museum in 1960, is located in Old Town San Diego, California’s Oldest Town. Designed and built by Thomas Whaley, known to be the first two-story brick-constructed property in California …
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums & art galleries are there in San Diego, California?
The directory currently lists 14 museums & art galleries in San Diego, California, updated continuously from Google Maps.
Which museum in San Diego, California is rated highest?
Weighing rating against review count, USS Midway Museum currently leads with 4.8 out of 5 from 53,340 reviews.
How is this list ranked?
Featured listings (paid, always labeled) come first; the rest are ordered by a score that balances the average Google rating against the number of reviews, so a 4.8 from 300 reviews outranks a 5.0 from 2.
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