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San Diego’s museums showcase rare collections of railroads, classic cars, sports, scientific discoveries, photography, cultural arts, anthropological antiquities, art and marine life. |
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Centro Cultural de la RazaBalboa Park on Park Blvd., San Diego 619-235-6135 A Balboa Park landmark with striking exterior murals, the center is spotlights the visual and performing arts of Mexican, Native American and Chicano artists. Mingei International Museum1439 El Prado, San Diego 619-239-0003; The Mingei International Museum featuress an eclectic collection of more than 10,000 traditional and contemporary folk art and crafts from 80 different countries. Early American weather vanes, dance costumes of Ecuador, ritual arts of India, textiles from Indonesia and tapa cloth from around the world are just a few examples of the intriguing collections on display. Museum of Man1350 El Prado, San Diego 619-239-2001; The only anthropological museum in San Diego exhibits archaeological findings, artifacts and folk art that help to unfold man’s physical and cultural development. The permanent collections highlight the lives of the Kumeyaay Native Americans, the original inhabitants of San Diego, the Mayans of Mexico as well as the people of Egypt. The museum is housed in Balboa Park’s most prominent landmark, the California Building with its 200-foot tower. It resembles the Tepotzotlan Cathedral near Mexico City. The Museum or Photographic Arts1649 El Prado San Diego 619-238-7559 The Museum or Photographic Arts is one of the oldest museums in the country dedicated exclusively to photographic arts. Six to eight exhibits are presented each year. Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center1875 El Prado, San Diego 619-238-1233; A major renovation in 1998 has more than doubled the size of this unique facility. In addition to the five interactive exhibit galleries, the center is now the home of the Nierman Challenger Learning Center, an exciting program with capabilities to simulate a space voyage. Scitours, a simulator ride, takes you on a wild ride through our solar system. The famed OMNIMAX Theater features movies on its giant domed screen. The center also has two classrooms and a learning lab for young scientists, ages two to six. San Diego Aerospace Museum2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego 619-234-8291; The museum is located in a building that was originally built for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. It is listed on the National Register of Historical Places and is an exceptional example of the "Moderne" style of architecture. An impressive collection of 97 U.S. and foreign aircraft and aviation memorabilia bring to life the history of flight and space exploration. Among the aircraft on display are many famous World War II planes including a Curtis P40 Warhawk, a Douglas F6 Hellcat, a PBY Catalina, a British Spitfire and a Japanese Zero. A tour of the museum also includes the International Aerospace Hall of Fame, the Spirit of St. Louis, Mercury, Gemini and Apollo spacecraft and a tribute to engineers, pilots and aviation industry leaders. San Diego Art Institute1439 El Prado, San Diego 619-236-0011; The institute displays the works of San Diego-area artists. Shows change every six weeks. San Diego Automotive Museum2080 Pan Pacific Plaza, San Diego 619-231-2886; |
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