Balboa Perks: San Diego Museum of Art

By Joshua Vincent The San Diego Museum of Art at Balboa Park offers a range of art from different time periods and styles. The museum, which officially opened in 1926, was a project backed by local philanthropists, artists and collectors.

Balboa Perks: Museum of Photographic Arts

By Joshua Vincent The Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park currently features an exhibit titled “Streetwise, Masters of 60s Photography”. The exhibit is all black-and-white photography that offers a poignant glimpse into American life during the 1960s. “Streetwise is on ’60s street photography modeled after Robert Frank’s snapshot aesthetic,” said gallery attendant, Anthony Graham.

Balboa Perks: Timkin Art Museum

Did you know you can view the only original painting by Rembrandt in San Diego for free? One of the best kept art secrets in San Diego is the Timkin Art Museum in Balboa Park. It sits quietly beside the impressive facade of the Museum of Art and houses paintings by some of the best [...]

Balboa Perks: Air and Space Museum

The Air and Space Museum at Balboa Park has two parts: the museum and the special exhibit 3D/4D theater. The theater costs an additional admission but offers a unique viewing experience to visitors. “Hang on to your seat because they do move,” said a museum volunteer.