Art Galleries and Museums
Complementing the many popular museums in nearby Balboa Park, La Jolla contributes some notable institutions of its own to the local arts and culture community in San Diego. In the village, photography, sculpture and paintings seem to spill out into the streets, offering a pleasant way to spend an afternoon whether you are looking to make an investment or just browsing.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla
With two locations, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is the region's foremost forum devoted to the exploration and presentation of the art of our time, presenting works across all media created since 1950. Located in the heart of downtown San Diego and in the coastal community of La Jolla, MCASD provides an unprecedented variety of exhibition spaces and experiences for the community, showcasing an internationally recognized collection and a dynamic schedule of exhibitions and public programs.
700 Prospect Street
La Jolla, CA 92037-4291
www.mcasd.org
La Jolla Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, located in the heart of La Jolla, California, in San Diego County, is one of only 16 nonprofit membership libraries in the United States. This rare cultural institution, an important one to the greater San Diego area, offers a depth and accessibility of resources and programs found nowhere else in the region.
1008 Wall St. La Jolla, CA 92037
858/454-5872
www.ljathenaeum.org
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