Photo: Nancy Rubins

Museum of Contemporary Art - La Jolla

858-454-3541
www.mcasd.org

Included admission free with the card.

Description

Located on a site overlooking the Pacific Ocean, MCASD has been a landmark in La Jolla since it was established in 1941. Designed in 1916 by Irving Gill and originally the home of celebrated philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps, the 60,000 square-foot Museum boasts breathtaking coastal views. A renovation and expansion by Venturi, Scott Brown, and Associates was completed in 1996. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is the region's foremost forum devoted to the exploration and presentation of the art of our time. Through exhibitions, film and video screenings, lectures, multimedia performances, and educational programs for visitors of all ages, MCASD reflects the complexity and diversity of contemporary creative expression. The Museum's collection of over 4,000 works of art includes paintings, sculpture, drawings, photographs, videos, and multimedia works, spanning everything from pop art and minimalist to post-modern architecture and Latin American art. Visit the outdoor garden gallery where kids can interact with the artwork in a park-like setting, grab lunch in the Museum Cafe, and don't forget to stop by the Museum Store for artful housewares, books, jewelry and more.

Cost without the card:

Adult $10.00, Child $0.00

Hours:

Thursday-Tuesday, 11:00 am-5:00 pm;
Third Thursday of the Month, 11:00 am-7:00 pm

Closed

Closed Wednesdays. May be closed major U.S. holidays.

Driving:

Please see www.mcasd.org for driving directions, or call 858-454-3541 for voicemail instructions. Free two-hour street parking is availble near the Museum.

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Redemption Instructions:

Included daytime general admission with the Go San Diego Card. The Go San Diego Card is accepted until 5:30 pm; during all other times standard admission will apply.

The Go City Card is accepted until 5:30pm unless otherwise noted; during all other times standard admission will apply.