The mission of the Museum of Photographic Arts is to inspire, educate and engage the broadest possible audience through the presentation, collection, and preservation of photography, film and video.

Since its founding in 1983, the Museum of Photographic Arts (MoPA) has been devoted to collecting, conserving and exhibiting the entire spectrum of the photographic medium. The Museum's endeavors consistently address cultural, historical and social issues through its exhibitions and public programs.

MoPA's Permanent Collection currently includes more than 9,000 photographs that span the history of photography. The museum's permanent collection was richly enhanced in 1992 with a bequest from the estate of the late photographer and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Lou Stoumen. In July 2002, the collection was again enhanced with the gift of the entire Nagasaki Journey Archive: The Photographs of Yosuke Yamahata, August 10, 1945, given by The Independent Documentary Group. MoPA has produced over 15 exhibitions that have traveled to museums around the globe and has published over 15 exhibition catalogues.

Location:
1649 El Prado, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
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Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed Mondays and major holidays

Admission:
Adults - $6.00
Seniors, Students, retired military & their dependents - $4.00
Members, active military & dependents, and children under 12 - Free

Free Tuesday

The Museum of Photographic Arts welcomes San Diego County residents to visit the Museum free of charge on the second Tuesday of every month. These are typically busy days, so some restrictions apply.

All guests must show one of the following forms of ID upon entering to prove residency: CA Driver's license, military ID, utility bill, San Diego Library Card or student ID.

See the full free Tuesday schedule here.

For more information, please visit: www.mopa.org or call: (619) 238-7559

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