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Balboa Park Museums

With more than 15 museums, Balboa Park is one of the richest cultural areas in the Western United States.
Centro Cultural de la Raza
Preserving Mexican, Chicanao and indigenous art and culture. Includes murals, a 150-seat performance space, and a 2000-square-foot art gallery.
House of Pacific Relations
Dedicated to promoting an exchange of values and understanding among people of diverse national origins, this group of small cottages each hosts a different nation.
Marston House
A 1905 Arts and Crafts style home.
Mingei International Museum
Meaning the "arts of the people," Mingei highlights folk art from many cultures.
Model Railroad Museum
The world's largest model railroad museum, in Balboa Park. All aboard!
Museum of Photographic Arts
One of the first and finest museums in the country dedicated solely to the photographic arts.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
A science museum, but a very cool one. Experience the motion based simulation theater.
San Diego Aerospace Museum
Explore our aviation heritage. Over 65 U.S. and foreign aircraft and spacecraft.
San Diego Automotive Museum
All kinds of antique autos.
San Diego Museum of Art
A wide ranging collection, including works by contemporary California artists.
San Diego Museum of Man
Explore the history of man through artifacts, folk art, and archaeological finds
San Diego Natural History Museum
Learn about the natural world and understand the evolution and diversity of Southern California and the Baja California peninsula.
Timken Museum of Art
Admission free museum in Balboa Park, featuring Master paintings, American paintings and Russian icons.
Veterans Memorial Center Museum
Honoring the memories of all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Displays include historical objects, artifacts, documents, and memorabilia dating back to the Civil War.
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