1649 El Prado - San Diego, California
The Museum of Photographic Arts (MoPA) is one of the few museums in the United States devoted to photography, film and video. Since its founding in 1983, MoPA has been dedicated to collecting, preserving and exhibiting the entire spectrum of the photographic medium. The museum’s endeavors consistently address cultural, historical and social issues through its exhibitions and public programs.
Upcoming Exhibition: Fazal Sheikh, Beloved Daughters, Photographs - October 10, 2009 - January 31, 2010
The Museum of Photographic Arts is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is a member-supported, private, non-profit institution. Additional support for museum programs is provided in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, the Weingart-Price Fund, the San Diego Foundation, Patrons of the Prado, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
• Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10 am-5 pm. Closed Mondays.
• Gallery admission: $6 adults; $4 students, seniors and military; FREE to members and children under 12. Admission is free to San Diego County residents and active military members on the second Tuesday of the month.
• Docent Tours for student groups (elementary through college) are available free of charge with advance reservations. Tours for non-students are also available, with advance reservations, at a discounted admission rate.
Visit: http://www.mopa.org/ for information about exhibitions, programs and special events.
MoPAMUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS
1649 El Prado - San Diego, CA 92101
