Museum of Photographic Arts
1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
619-238-7559 (Phone) www.mopa.org
Quadrupled in size, the newly expanded museum features photography and film programs, ranging from classic to contemporary art.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
1875 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
619-238-1233 (Phone) www.rhfleet.org
Open daily 9:30am, IMAX(R) Dome Theater, featuring films and planetarium shows. More than 100 interactive science exhibits. Deep Sea simulator ride.
San Diego Aerospace Museum
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
619-234-8291 (Phone) www.aerospacemuseum.org
More than 80 air and space crafts are on display. Tours of the restoration area available on request for additional fee.
San Diego Automotive Museum
2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-AUTO (Phone) www.sdautomuseum.org
Museum displaying more than 80 exciting and unusual cars and motorcycles. Special exhibitions, museum store and more.
San Diego Historical Society
The Prado Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-6203 (Phone) www.sandiegohistory.org
Features changing exhibits interpreting San Diego's regional history. Hours: Tues.-Sun.,10am-4:30pm. Admission: $5 adults, $2 6-17, under 5 free.
San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-7931 (Phone) www.sdmart.org
Collections include Renaissance and Baroque paintings, American art, 19th-century European paintings, Asian art treasures and 20th-century paintings/sculptures.
San Diego Museum of Man
1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-2001 (Phone) www.museumofman.org
Anthropological museum located in Balboa Park's historic California Tower. Permanent and changing exhibits explore the culture of mankind.
San Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
619-255-0182 (Phone) www.sdnhm.org
A flagship museum in Balboa Park focusing on the natural wonders of Baja and Southern California. Excellent venue for private special events.
Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
619-234-9153 (Phone) www.sdmaritime.org
Historic fleet: the oldest active sailing ship Star of India, ferryboat Berkeley, steam yacht Medea, 1914 Pilot boat, schooner Californian.
Music & Opera
La Jolla Music Society
7946 Ivanhoe Ave. Suite 309, La Jolla, CA 92037
858-459-3728 (Phone) www.lajollamusicsociety.org
A San Diego premier classical music presenter, showcasing visiting orchestras, soloists and ensembles in five series. SummerFest La Jolla, in August.
Mainly Mozart
2802 Juan St. Suite 29, San Diego, CA 92110
619-239-0100 (Phone) www.mainlymozart.org
All-star orchestra with top U.S. players during annual June festival and year-round chamber music concerts.
San Diego Symphony Orchestra
1245 Seventh Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
619-235-0804 Box Of (Phone) www.sandiegosymphony.com
World-class symphonic music presented year round. Featuring classical masterworks, interactive performances, outdoor summer pops, family festivals and community concerts.
San Diego Civic Theatre
1100 Third Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
619-615-4000 (Phone) www.sandiegotheatres.org
Premiere venue for productions, presentations of San Diego Opera, California Ballet, La Jolla Music Society and Broadway/San Diego.
Starlight Theatre
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
www.starlighttheatre.org
The Starlight Theatre (San Diego Civic Light Opera Association) is one of the oldest continuously producing musical theater companies in the United States.
Theater
La Jolla Playhouse
P.O. Box 12039, La Jolla, CA 92039
858-550-1070 (Phone) www.lajollaplayhouse.com
This Tony Award-winning San Diego theater presents musicals, comedies, world premieres and classics. Located on UCSD campus, La Jolla.
San Diego Civic Theatre
1100 Third Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
619-615-4000 (Phone) www.sandiegotheatres.org
Premiere venue for productions, presentations of San Diego Opera, California Ballet, La Jolla Music Society and Broadway/San Diego.
Old Globe Theatre
1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
619-23-GLOBE or 619-234-5623(Phone) www.theoldglobe.org
Premiere venue for theater, Shakespeare Festival and contemporary theater as well.
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