I'm GIANTS: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys was inspiration on a grand…read morescale. What I loved most is how beautifully this exhibition moves across time periods, genres, cultures, places and styles--welcoming and celebrating so many different people, perspectives and stories along the way. It's elegant without being stuffy. Sophisticated without losing its sense of fun. Thought-provoking, vibrant, unexpected and wonderfully eclectic. If you're in San Diego, don't miss this installation. San Diego County and Tijuana residents receive special $20 admission, older adults 55+ are $15, and visitors with disabilities receive FREE admission. Admission is also free for guests 25 and under, military, and SNAP/EBT cardholders. And there's something especially meaningful about **Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys--both San Diego natives--**finding yet another way to give back to our community through art, culture, access and inspiration. Elegant. Eclectic. Joyful. Classy. And, appropriately... GIANT. Tomorrow, August 9, is the final day. Go experience it.

This is a world-class contemporary museum. If you're in the area, don't miss it!…read more Important details: -The entrance is not on the ocean side, you have to walk around the block to Prospect Street. -The museum is closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday! They are also closed on many holidays, check the hours of operation before visiting. -They participate in Bank of America Museums on Us. Thanks to the friendly person at the front desk who mentioned this. -This museum is near La Jolla Cove which if you like birds, is not to be missed! The museum has three floors and nice outdoor areas including a restaurant. The museum overlooks an absolutely stunning coastline. They go a little overboard with recordings and staff asking patrons to stay away from the art (I get it, but geez!). Be ready for that, especially if you have kids. The Nick Cave fringy art is just too tempting for kids. I went to look out a window and was told to stay back, I mean really. They have a "calm room", and you might need to use that to calm down from being told to stay away from the art so much! Haha. I saw the Giants Alicia Keys exhibit which was great. The movie I could barely hear. They have tons of merch in the store for the exhibit, however I really wanted a t-shirt that was for the museum and not the specific exhibit, but they didn't have any.

The SD museums of art is at the balboa park amongst other museums and beautiful outdoor flowers,…read moresceneries, etc. there were many tourists out that day including school field trips, groups, etc. I used the gocity pass to check in at the front desk and then I was able to enjoy the museum. It is two stories big offering stairs and elevators. They have security on each art room/ theme area. I was able to observe many paintings that were diverse and unique. Some are antiques kept there for everyone to admire. They have clean restrooms available as well. Bring comfortable shoes because there is pretty to walk around. Staff were very nice and checking went smoothly as well. The sticker you are given can be used all day long to come back to the same Museum. Most museums open at 10AM but plenty of people arrive earlier. I took public transportation to get up there and that was easy.

It had been a minute since I was here last. There were some new exhibits I thoroughly enjoyed:…read more Cafes and Cabarets: the spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec known for his beguiling portraits of Paris nightlife and immortalizing the cabaret culture of Belle Époque Paris. Chanell Stone: Undulation of a Rupture during a journey through the Mississippi Delta. Black and white photographs invite reflection on the Mississippi River as both a natural force and a historical passageway. The museum created an atmosphere of this exhibit with a deeply emotional connection and experience. Graciela Iturbide, arguably Latin America's best-known living photographer from Mexico. This exhibition surveys her most iconic photographs, primarily captured in Mexico, but also worldwide. Also, Dutch Paintings on loan from Boston Museum of Fine Arts. I came during the Great Exchange and it was free if you have membership with a participating museum. It's also free for San Diego residents on the third Tuesday of the month. Two things that surprised me: The first being half of upstairs was closed to prepare for new exhibits. Secondly, several Gallery Attendants behaved very strangely and were definitely not friendly or welcoming. There were two different exhibits where I was viewing the museum app on my phone and witnessed the attendants walking around in circles quickly. It was distracting and odd. I got the impression they didn't want me to linger but I ignored them and they finally stopped. I asked a question to another attendant and he seemed annoyed like I was disturbing him. The friendly women security guards were absolutely wonderful! Lastly, free parking was available for several hours as long as you previously registered with the city. Check out the map online for the different locations.

I'm biased on this review because this was supposed to be my wedding venue, but due to COVID we…read morehad to cancel. The museum and the grounds itself are worth having a look, they also offer wine tasting. Nice place to check out if you find yourself touring el Valle de Guadalupe in Ensenada

Very intriguing from the get-go. Design of the building and gardens is all very complimentary with…read morethe inside and the rest of the Guadalupe Valley. Entrance fee is : 50 pesos. 1 oz. Wine : 25 pesos. The museum takes you from the birth and origins of wine in the world and its growth through various civilizations. When and how wine knowledge and culture come to be in Valle de Guadalupe, and the Russian communities that helped it to thrive. The many tools and artifacts used in wine making, as well as the techniques in flavor development. There is a wonderful display on art inspired by wine/grapes from local artists (Must-See!) If you have time, do stop on your way out. It's a quick read of information and the set-up is quite amazing.

This is a lovely art institute! It's in the heart of the town, close to restaurants, hotels and…read morecampgrounds. So it's great to visit when going out for the day. The staff are helpful and friendly. They welcome you with a friendly smile and greet. There are some gift items available made by local artists. I did not leave empty handed. I purchased a calendar with beautiful nature shots and some greeting cards with nature photos. The museum is just the right size for a short walkthrough. A lot of great artists. Some pieces are very unique, just like people. I would love to return if ever back in town.

If you are ever in Borrego, you must visit this incredible place where local artists are displayed…read moreand there is a great selection of pottery and hand painted notecards and jewelry for sale as well as original paintings. There are books by local residents and a member of the nonprofit group is minding the space so you can ask questions about the artists while you're there. It's right across the street from the Circle and there's plenty of parking and restaurants in the same area. A great place to spend a few hours after your morning hike!! I recommend eating at Jilbertos for lunch and then Calico's or the Fushe factory for dessert !

went for nara ! artwork was so nice parking is limited but went during a good time / not during…read morebusy hour and was able to park smoothly

Very small space, only two small rooms are open, with two pieces of artwork. Overall pretty…read moremediocre, nothing impressive. Came here one afternoon to check it out, our mission tickets were comped. Honestly I would've never paid money to go in here. The exhibits change periodically. I was definitely not very impressed with the ones we saw. It's just a really tiny museum. Keep your expectations low. We were there a total of 20 minutes.

We had the best experience at OMA. Our group signed up for the discover art tour which consisted of…read morea private 60 minute docent led tour followed with a 30 minute craft project. It wasn't much more than the price of the entrance fee. We signed up online through their website and was emailed by their super star staff members Alex and Abby. They took care of everything! Our docent that morning was Marilyn and she did an absolutely great job talking us through the entire museum. We were handed off to Abby and Alex to do a really fun project on automata. We all had a great time and will definitely do this again.

Fabulous museum!! Beautiful, airy space. Staff is so personal and welcoming!! Current interactive…read moreexhibit is so much fun!! All the exhibits are always so interesting!!! Great ticket prices and amazing gift shop as well!

Free art museum in Balboa Park! It's small, but I really enjoyed the artwork! We had just come…read morefrom the Botanical Building and had some time to kill. This worked out perfect!

Such a lovely, well-curated museum!…read more The Christmas decorations as we walked in are beautiful and welcoming. The rooms are small but thoughtfully laid out. It wasn't crowded so we were able to take our time in admiring the details and history of each wonderfully preserved art piece. It's definitely worth the stop and time to appreciate the Timken Museum!

I've been here a few times already, but this visit was for my sister-in-law. She's always wanted to…read morevisit the sculptures. I mentioned that the weather will be very warm not quite as hot as it can be during the summer. It was a steady at 94° and reached up to 97°. We went during the month of May. So if you don't do well in the heat I suggest visiting in early spring or during the fall. This would be a great place to take someone who is visiting from out of town or from another country. The sculptures are pretty spectacular. We didn't get to visit all of the sculptures, but enjoy taking photos of the ones we were able to get to. With the sculptures being far apart from each other it's great for photos because you won't see the other ones in the background. I think it's a great place to visit and to get some fun pictures afterwards you can visit the town which has a few restaurants in shopping stops. There's also a museum in town that would be cool to check out. I will be out here in November camping. I went camping here last November and the weather was very windy and we had a beautiful storm for one day with rainbows shining everywhere last year. It was beautiful. I look forward to coming back to this area.

We went to BORREGO SPRINGS, with the sole intention of seeing the Galleta Meadows Sculptures…read more BOY, were we IMPRESSED!!! We had done a lot of planning ahead of to make sure that we saw as many as we could. It's a little difficult to find some of them, BUT WE ACCOMPLISHED QUITE A LOT!!! If we were to point out any in particular it would have to be the SCORPION and the SERPENT!!! We were surprised by the SOLDIERS AND WINE PICKERS.

For the price you pay ($27 for adults and $20 with student discounts), there are not too many…read morethings to see here- only 13. It is very unique in the exhibits there are though and for that, I recommend a visit. Some of my favorites were the Experiment 2.C which gives you the same illusion you get when are on an airplane, looking outside the window. The color is very fascinating and the exhibit overall is very thought provoking. It ended up being the favorite for two of the people I was with. Other ones I really liked was the We Are All Made of Light where lights reflect off you and you see your shadow on the screen. There were other exhibits that were really emotional such as Confessions and Where Thoughts Go which I found interesting but at the same time weird as they both were so different compared to other exhibits that I wasn't sure what this place is trying to attract or messages it sends. Each exhibit had enough workers that were willing to give you background about the art and I really appreciated that. As for the parking, we ended up parking in a private lot adjacent to this place which cost $20.

Second year (2019) I've been to Wonderspaces and I had a blast with my best friend but I enjoyed…read morelast year's more. Adult admission this year was $27, which I think increased from last year. If you have a school ID, I strongly recommend to use it! It becomes $20/person +$1 fee when ordered online. It was extremely packed in this area on a Saturday, so plan accordingly. We paid $10 for parking at the lot that's about a less than 5 min walk away. This might be the Millennial in me talking... but there weren't as many photos ops, in my opinion, compared to the other years. There were a few exhibits that I would have liked to see and we signed up for the wait list on the tablets, but it said there were over 100 people waiting, we never got a text back, and then ended up leaving. It seemed like there were a lot of people just waiting around the common areas and I'm assuming it's for those exhibits. On the plus side, it was indeed fun. They serve red and white wine (right under $9), which we ordered and made the trip a blast ;) The exhibits that we did see, especially with the lights and colored yarn, were awesome. I just didn't favor the one in the dark room where you hear a bunch of cars crashing over and over...it got me paranoid... but hey it's art. The confession wall was interesting and sometimes even funny. Overall, it was a fun experience and have no regrets in going! Every employee was super friendly and willing to answer any questions

It's free with suggested donations but the last time we went the suggestion was $10 each which I…read morethought was $5 before so that was weird. It's a little small with two floors and a small gift shop. The second floor is super cute for young kids. It's interactive and they can play and dress up. It's a fun little activity to do if you're in old town and want to fill your day up. It won't take up much time.

What a cute, fun, informative little place. Right now there's a Charlie Brown Christmas display…read moreupstairs, thru most of January, I think. Downstairs is very focused on Temecula history, especially from a Native American and mission culture history perspective. Upstairs has a fun temporary exhibit featuring many oversized Charlie Brown cartoon strip replicas on the walls. In addition, there's a TON of hands-on rooms, displays, and stuffed animals for kids to interact with, including a full sized horse . This place is a MUST for curious kids! There's also a great tribute to the local writer Earle Stanley Gardner with tons of signed books, family historical photos, and a replica office; I learned a lot! The only restrooms are in a separate building and are like clean beach bathrooms. I never did find the stairs, but was told they have some.