San Diego, JUN 27: Timken Museum of Art in the beautiful and historical Balboa Park on JUN 27, 2018 at San Diego, California; Shutterstock ID 1133465582; GL: 65050; netsuite: Online editorial; full: POI updates: San Diego; name: Ann Douglas Lott
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Timken Museum of Art

San Diego


Don’t skip the Timken, home to a small but impressive collection of American and European paintings, including works by Rembrandt, Rubens, El Greco, Cézanne and Pissarro, plus a wonderful selection of Russian icons. Take advantage of free audioguides and docent-led tours to deepen the experience.

Built in 1965, the building stands out for not being in imitation-Spanish style.


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