May 15, 2025 - News
How San Diego's art museum prices stack up
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San Diego's art museums are cheaper than other cities', though some of those are the country's most prestigious institutions.
Zoom in: The San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park isn't alone in relative affordability:
- Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla ($25, $20 for county residents)
- Timken Museum of Art and Institute of Contemporary Art (Free)
- Oceanside Museum of Art ($15)
- The New Children's Museum ($24)
Plus, most offer discounted or free tickets for students, veterans, seniors, children and members.
State of play: This is the last weekend to take advantage of The Big Exchange, where a museum membership gets you free admission at dozens of others.
Pro tip: San Diego residents can get family day passes to the SDMA and other museums with a public library card.
- And check out the GoCity pass, which offers up to 50% off local attractions.