San Diego Art Institute, San Diego
Facts and practical information
San Diego Art Institute was founded in 1941 as the San Diego Business Men's Art Club. Its name was changed in 1950 to the San Diego Art Institute. In 1953, women were admitted for membership. It officially became a nonprofit in 1963, dedicated to showcasing artists from the Southern California and Baja Norte region. San Diego Art Institute in Balboa Park and Lux Art Institute in Encinitas merged in September 2021 to become The Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego with each museum continuing to operate respectively at the Encinitas and Balboa Park museums, ()
1439 El PradoDowntown San Diego (Balboa Park)San Diego 92101
San Diego Art Institute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Museum of Us, Timken Museum of Art, San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Museum of Art.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is San Diego Art Institute open?
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
- Friday 10 am - 5 pm
- Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
- Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
Which popular attractions are close to San Diego Art Institute?
How to get to San Diego Art Institute by public transport?
Bus
- Plaza de Panama • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (1 min walk)
- Organ Pavilion Station • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (3 min walk)
Light rail
- City College • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (27 min walk)
- 5th Avenue • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (29 min walk)
Tram
- City College • Lines: Silver (28 min walk)
- 5th Avenue • Lines: Silver (29 min walk)
Train
- San Diego (38 min walk)