Both residents and visitors of San Diego will discover that Balboa Park has many, many amenities to facilitate a well-deserved break and induce joy. From the garden walks, restaurants, street performances, and the beautiful architecture, anyone visiting the park is sure to find it refreshing.
For the curious minded, the park also offers a variety of museums, 18 to be exact. Did you know that 4 of these museums are dedicated to displaying and educating the public about art? Indulge your visual senses by visiting these art museums in Balboa Park.
- The San Diego Museum of Art - Boasting a nationally recognized collection of Spanish and Italian old masters, plenty of 19th and 20th century American paintings, South Asian manuscript illustrations, this museum offers the public a glimpse into the past through an eclectic collection of art.
- Timken Museum of Art – Focusing on western art, this museum offers visitors old European masters and 19th century American and Russian art. Considered the city’s “jewel box of fine art,” this museum boasts housing and displaying the only Rembrandt painting on public display, at least in San Diego.
- Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego – If you enjoy modern and experimental art, then you will enjoy viewing the displays and installations in this museum. This museum features local San Diego artists and others from Tijuana to Los Angeles.
- Museum of Photographic Arts – Considered an art form, in this museum, you will not only see beautiful photographic works on display, but also learn how photography and film making is more than just pressing a button.
If you love art in its many forms, you can easily spend the whole day or even weekend at the park. But how do you find the time? At Mango Fresh Laundry, we offer one convenient solution: laundry pickup and delivery. We’ll come to pick up your laundry so you can visit these fantastic museums. What are you waiting for? Schedule today!
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