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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla, CA

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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Art museum in La Jolla that collects and shows art made from 1950 onward.

700 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037 · La Jolla, CA

About Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is an art museum in the La Jolla community of San Diego, California. Its work centers on gathering, caring for, displaying, and explaining art created from the mid-twentieth century to the present. The museum offers guided tours, youth and adult programs, and a shop and restaurant with ocean views. Visitors can use free lockers, public Wi-Fi, and a calm room during their visit.

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