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Museum of Contemporary Art San DiegovsThe New Children's Museum
The New Children's Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego are both praised by writers. Overall, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego scores marginally higher than The New Children's Museum. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego ranks #2 in San Diego with positive reviews from 5 sources including Fodor's, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
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The Wall Street Journal
700 Prospect St., La Jolla, San Diego, CA
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Fodor's "California artists figure prominently in the museum's permanent collection of post-1950s art, but the museum also includes examples of every major art movement through the present." Full review
Concierge "The galleries show edgy rolling exhibitions and include pieces from their collection of more than 4,000 works by the likes of Robert Irwin and Yoshitomo Nara."
Frommer's "Focusing on work produced since 1950, this museum is internationally recognized for its permanent collection and thought-provoking exhibitions." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Established in 1941, San Diego's premier venue for contemporary art occupies Ellen Browning Scripps' remodeled and restored home (1916)." Full review
Where "Keeps native and visiting culture-vultures satiated with lectures, film series and rotating exhibitions that have included marquee art-world names as well as notable up-and-comers." Full review
Afar Magazine "Collection includes more than 4,000 works of art created since 1950. It's a magical place, and even on a grey, overcast day, the ocean views compete with the stunningly curated exhibitions here." Full review
Frommer's "This beloved museum showcases contemporary art from the 1950s to present day in a striking setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean" Full review
Frommer's "The MCASD boasts a permanent collection of approximately 4,700 pieces, including works by James Turrell, Ellsworth Kelly, and Richard Diebenkorn...also hosts lectures and other ongoing events." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "In an upstairs gallery, he removed two squares of glass from larger windows, making a window within the windows. You’ll reconsider the view of the endless oceanscape outside"
The New Children's Museum Fodor's
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Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Where Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure Frommer's
200 West Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
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Fodor's "Opened in May 2008, NCM blends contemporary art with unstructured play to create an environment that appeals to children as well as adults." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Installations are designed by artists, so tykes can learn principles of movement and physics while simultaneously being exposed to art and working out the ants in their pants." Full review
Travel + Leisure "San Diego's art-minded museum has studio space where kids can decorate a 1973 VW Bug." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The museum is building a state-of-the-art new facility in San Diego's marina district. Projected date of completion is fall 2007." Full review
Where "Designed just for kids, this awesome interactive art/play space downtown is a revolutionary learning environment." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Children's Museum in the Gaslamp is a multilevel building full of wonderful things for kids to do." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Engaging exhibits, colorful interactive play areas, and hands-on art installations offer fun for young kids"
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Frommer's "Industrial and angular, the museum features ever-changing artworks by local artists that can be climbed on, touched, or interacted with in some way." Full review
