Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego

Name: Centro Cultural de la Raza
Address: 2004 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Telephone: +1 619-235-6135

#161 among attractions in San Diego

Museum, Specialty museum, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

The Centro Cultural de la Raza is a non-profit organization with the specific mission to create, preserve, promote and educate about Chicano, Mexicano, Native American and Latino art and culture. It is located in Balboa Park in San Diego, California.The cultural center supports and encourages the creative expression “of the indigenous cultures of the Americas.” It is currently a member of the American Alliance of Museums. ()

Coordinates: 32°43'40"N, 117°8'56"W

Address

2004 Park BlvdDowntown San Diego (Balboa Park)San Diego 92101 United States

Contact

+1 619-235-6135

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Day trips

Centro Cultural de la Raza – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Balboa Park, Timken Museum of Art, San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Museum of Art.

~1570 ftNE
Museum, Park, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Balboa Park, San Diego
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~1530 ftN
Intimate, curated 5-room gallery
Timken Museum of Art, San Diego
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~1720 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Balboa Park, the San Diego Natural History Museum, affectionately known as The Nat, stands as a beacon of knowledge for nature enthusiasts and curious minds alike. This museum, founded in 1874, is one of the oldest scientific institutions in...
~1670 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Spanish colonial revival architecture
San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego
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~1600 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego
8 min walk • The San Diego Air & Space Museum is a premier facility in the heart of San Diego's Balboa Park that celebrates aviation and space flight history with a vast collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft. From the Wright brothers' earliest planes to the actual Apollo 9...
~1280 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Model Railroad Museum, San Diego
7 min walk • Nestled within the scenic confines of San Diego's Balboa Park, the San Diego Model Railroad Museum stands as a testament to the intricate art of model railroading. This unique museum, which is the largest indoor model railroad display in North America, offers an...
~690 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, San Diego
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~1350 ftNE
Hands-on exhibits and IMAX theater
Fleet Science Center, San Diego
7 min walk • The Fleet Science Center is a science museum and planetarium in Balboa Park, located in San Diego, California. It is at the east end of the El Prado Drive walkway, next to the Bea Evenson Fountain and plaza in central Balboa Park.
~1420 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
San Diego Art Institute, San Diego
7 min walk • San Diego Art Institute was founded in 1941 as the San Diego Business Men's Art Club. Its name was changed in 1950 to...
~1300 ftN
Park
Zoro Garden, San Diego
7 min walk • Zoro Garden is a 6-acre sunken garden within Balboa Park in San Diego, California. It is located between the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and the Casa de Balboa. The name refers to the Persian mystic Zoroaster. The stone garden was originally built for the 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition.
~1280 ftN
Vast photo collection in a grand locale
Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego
7 min walk • The Museum of Photographic Arts is a museum in San Diego's Balboa Park. First founded in 1974, MOPA opened in 1983.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Centro Cultural de la Raza open?

Centro Cultural de la Raza is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 12 pm - 4 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 4 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 4 pm
Friday 12 pm - 4 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Centro Cultural de la Raza?

Nearby attractions include WorldBeat Cultural Center, San Diego (2 min walk), Veterans Museum & Memorial Center, San Diego (4 min walk), Spreckels Organ Pavilion, San Diego (4 min walk), San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum, San Diego (5 min walk).

How to get to Centro Cultural de la Raza by public transport?

The nearest stations to Centro Cultural de la Raza:

Bus

Federal Parking Lot • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (5 min walk)
Inspiration Point • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (5 min walk)

Light rail

City College • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (22 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (25 min walk)

Tram

City College • Lines: Silver (22 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: Silver (25 min walk)