The San Diego Museum of Art (San Diego)

The San Diego Museum of Art in San Diego: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; $25 adults · $15 seniors (65+) · youth 17 & under FREE · military free with ID plus one guest — SDMA-only admission.

Address1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101

HoursMon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 10am–5pm; Sun noon–5pm; closed Wed

Prices$25 adults · $15 seniors (65+) · youth 17 & under FREE · military free with ID plus one guest — SDMA-only admission

Age notesSDMA's FAQ states children of all ages will find the museum fun; admission is free for youth 17 & under.

BookingReservation requirement Not confirmed on the official pages fetched.

Suggested timeAbout 2 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed on the official pages fetched 2026-11-05.

ParkingBalboa Park parking: meters $2.50/hr and lots $5–$16/day under the park's paid parking program (from Jan 5, 2026, per SDMA's FAQ)

Hours in detailMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sunday noon-5:00 PM; closed Wednesdays. The May S. Marcy Sculpture Court and Garden (free entry) keeps its own longer hours, including Wednesday 4-10 PM and Friday/Saturday until 9 PM, when private events are not occurring.

AccessibilityAll parts of the Museum are accessible to visitors using wheelchairs or mobility equipment; the access ramp entrance is at the east end of the front of the Museum.

Age notesChildren 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (18+) at all times; the museum requests one adult chaperone for every ten children under 15.

Verified perk: San Diego Public Library Discover & Go — free family passSan Diego residents aged 16+ with a permanent SDPL library card in good standing can reserve free family day passes through Discover & Go: up to 2 active reservations, reservable up to 3 months ahead, new passes released at midnight on the 1st of each month for the third month ahead, first-come first-served; the pass is valid only for the named person and date and photo ID is required.

Verified perk: Museums for All — $3 admission with SNAP EBT$3 admission per person, for up to 4 people, with a SNAP EBT card and photo ID (museum's official admission special offers page).

Verified perk: Bank of America Museums on Us — free first full weekendFree general admission for the Bank of America cardholder on the first full weekend of each month (museum's official admission special offers page).

Verified perk: Resident Free Day — free admission on the third TuesdayFree general admission for San Diego County residents with ID on the third Tuesday of each month (museum's official admission special offers page).

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The San Diego Museum of Art — San Diego, California

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