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Santa Barbara Museum of Art vs Old Mission Santa Barbara
Both are praised by expert writers. On balance, Old Mission Santa Barbara scores significantly better than Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Old Mission Santa Barbara ranks #2 in Santa Barbara with approval from 7 publications including Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
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1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Concierge
"A surprisingly strong permanent Asian art collection, which includes earthenware Chinese zodiac figures dating back to the sixth century."
Frommer's
"This little jewel of a museum feels more like the private gallery of a wealthy collector."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This thoughtfully curated, bite-sized art museum displays European and American masters."
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Fodor's
"The highlights of this museum's permanent collection include ancient sculpture, Asian art, impressionist paintings, contemporary art, photography, and American works in several mediums."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Housed in an elegant Italian Renaissance-style structure expanded in 1998, the museum reigns as one of the country's outstanding regional art museums."
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Old Mission Santa Barbara
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2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Concierge
"Even if you avoid church tours like the plague, head for this hilltop landmarkthe view and historical experience are worth it."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Called the ‘Queen of the Missions,’ Mission Santa Barbara reigns above the city on a hilltop perch about a mile northwest of downtown."
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Travel + Leisure
"Catch up on early California history at the beautiful, centuries-old Santa Barbara Mission."
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Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"Its twin pink-domed towers rising majestically against the foothills surrounding Mission Canyon, the church of California's 10th mission dominates the city both physically and spiritually."
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Afar Magazine
" The legacy of this period lives on at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, a masterpiece of Spanish colonial revival architecture built in 1929 and just five minutes on foot from the Presidio."
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