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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla

Newly expanded galleries | Ocean views

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) invites all audiences to experience our world, our region, and ourselves through the prism of contemporary art. Explore our collection galleries and the special exhibition For Dear Life: Art, Medicine, and Disability through February 2, 2025. You may also enjoy the museum's sculpture garden, seaside terraces, and unique boutique, The Shop.

Neighborhood: La Jolla

700 Prospect St
La Jolla, CA 92037

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Contact Info

(858) 454-3541
info@mcasd.org

Hours

Thursday—Saturday
11 AM — 7 PM
Sunday
11 AM — 5 PM
Monday—Wednesday
Closed

Social

What to Know:

  • People 17 and under go in for free (generously provided by Qualcomm Foundation)
  • Military and their families go in for free with ID
  • SNAP/EBT card holders go in for free
  • MCASD is free on the Second Sunday and the Third Thursday of every month.
  • MCASD collects artwork from the 1950s onward.

Don't Miss:

  • Recently expanded collection galleries.
  • Rotation of special exhibitions.
  • The Shop, an original voice in the La Jolla, CA retail landscape
  • The Kitchen at MCASD: A full-service café and restaurant.
  • Dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean from the galleries and terraces

More Information

  • Destination Weddings
  • Weddings
  • Historic Landmark
  • Ocean View
  • Outdoor

What to Know:

  • People 17 and under go in for free (generously provided by Qualcomm Foundation)
  • Military and their families go in for free with ID
  • SNAP/EBT card holders go in for free
  • MCASD is free on the Second Sunday and the Third Thursday of every month.
  • MCASD collects artwork from the 1950s onward.
  • Free Membership Art Pass for ages 18-25. Thanks to Qualcomm Foundation.

Don't Miss:

  • Recently expanded collection galleries.
  • Rotation of special exhibitions.
  • The Shop, an original voice in the La Jolla, CA retail landscape
  • The Kitchen at MCASD: A full-service café and restaurant.
  • Dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean from the galleries and terraces
  • When you exit the Edwards Sculpture Garden, you will be across from the beach

More Information

  • Destination Weddings
  • Weddings
  • Historic Landmark
  • Ocean View
  • Outdoor
  • Kid Friendly
  • Tours
  • General Admission - Adult
  • General Admission - Senior
  • Restaurants
  • Waterfront

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