Revel in images that are fascinating, moving, and often surprising. The Museum of Photographic Arts addresses important cultural, historical and social issues through its excellent exhibits and public programs. Visitors can see works from the entire history of the medium, such as daguerreotypes and album prints from the 19th century, works of Pictorialism to Modernism, and photojournalism by renowned photographers working today. Here is a look at some of the upcoming exhibitions at the museum:

• Seeing is Believing?: Complete with interactive technology, visitors are invited discover the origins of photography and its impact on how we view the world around us and ourselves in this semi-permanent exhibition.
• Flor Garduño: Trilogía: In Trilogía, Flor Garduño presents a tour of the principal themes from her career of photographic work within three groups: Bestiarium, Mujeres fantásticas and Naturalezas silenciosas. A renowned Mexican photographer, Garduño is internationally recognized for her black and white photography. On display Feb. 6 – May 15, 2016
• Beauty and the Beast: The Animal in Photography: Beauty and the Beast presents an examination of animals in photography in celebration of the San Diego Zoo Centennial. Showcasing a diverse range of photographers, the exhibition highlights the many ways animals are featured from portraits to supporting subjects. On display May 21 – Sept. 25, 2016

Anyone with a penchant for photography will want to stop by MOPA to explore the medium and to put the history of photography in chronology. A visit to the Museum of Photographic Arts will undoubtedly show you that photography not only lends a visual quality to history, but also to more abstract concepts that baffle the human mind.

The Museum of Photographic Arts shop sells a cool range of photographic accessories and items for aficionados, from cameras to hardcover photography collections. On select evenings, visitors can also stop in at MOPA’s in-house, state-of-the-art Joan & Irwin Jacobs Theater to catch a screening. Film schedule is available at MOPA.org.