Museum of Photographic Arts

The Power of Photography MOPA is a center for visual learning, passionately dedicated to sharing and exploring the universal language of photography.

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  • Phone

    (619) 238-7559

  • Website

    mopa.org

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  • Type

    Art Museum

Address

1649 El Prado (in Balboa Park) San Diego , CA 92101 United States

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Connie Chiu

Me of my favorite photography galleries around. I especially love the photography at night exhibit .

The Ritz-Carlton

Enjoy American-made masterpieces in Balboa Park at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park .

Jona Rak Koceli

You pay what you want, BUT they recommend 5$. Worth the visit, loved the Tableau Vivant exhibition .

Alfa

Free on certain Tuesdays of the month for San Diego residents. #ArtsyFartsy

cafePellicola

If you happen to be in San Diego, CA always be on the lookout for the San Digeo Italian Film Festival at the MOPA. Read more

Ashley Petrons

You pay a donation rather than a fee to enter-whatever you feel is appropriate.

Victorino Nguyen

Make sure to bring a headset for your smartphone for a guided tour . If you like rocknroll, please check out Taking Aim now!

Franky

Awesome place for a wedding. Ours was, wait for it.................. legendary.

Scott R.

Co-favorite museum in Balboa Park along with the Mingei

Bob Casasola

let simmer and boil til flesh is saturated with art . if possible, spend the whole day in Balboa Park . Read more

Boom Chiki Boom

all paintings can also be purchased as a slide

skulldilocks

Awesome exhibit by Jessica Lange

Arthur Mitchell

Black and white photos

Scott R.

Look up on the way in...good tidings.

chelsey

Awesome exhibit up right now!

San Diego Reader

W.S. Di Piero reviews "Taking Aim" in the Reader this week. Read more

Theo???? ????????

go see the ansel Adams display. it kicks ass.

Adam Divine

Avoid the MOPA!!!

Tatiana Fontana

Passeando com a Priiiii!!!! Dani Fontana

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Always interesting and never dull. Chances are that you will find more in this museum to make you 'think' and challenge you than in any other museum in Balboa Park. - Scott R.

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A must see! First time for my husband and I. So glad we didn't miss it! Get the app to navigate :) - Melanie George

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