Timken Museum of Art, San Diego, CA
San Diego, US
Visitor Information
Museum Address
1500 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
San Diego, US
Ticket Prices
Free
Featured Artists
2 artists in database
The Timken Museum of Art opened in 1965 in San Diego's Balboa Park, housing the Putnam Foundation's collection of European old masters, American painting, and Russian icons. The Putnam sisters, Anne and Amy, established the foundation in 1951 to preserve and display their family's art collection.
The intimate museum is the only institution in San Diego with a Rembrandt in its permanent collection. Other holdings include works by Veronese, Bruegel, Rubens, and Frans Hals. The American galleries feature paintings by Copley, Bierstadt, and Eastman Johnson. Admission has been free since the museum opened, a rare policy among museums of this caliber.
Timken Museum of Art, San Diego, CA in San Diego, US houses 2 masterpieces in our database, including works by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Petrus Christus. Notable works include Parable of the Sower and The Death of the Virgin.
Famous Works at Timken Museum of Art, San Diego, CA
Browse 2 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting Timken Museum of Art, San Diego, CA
Yes, always free. Founded with an endowment specifically to ensure free admission forever. Donations are welcome but never required.
SDMA is larger and more comprehensive. The Timken is smaller but focused on European Old Masters and is free. They're next to each other in Balboa Park, so visit both.
About 45 minutes to an hour. It's a focused collection in a small space. Perfect for those who want quality over quantity without museum fatigue.
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Browse Our CollectionPlease note: Artwork locations and display status may change. Some paintings may be on loan, in restoration, or moved to different galleries within the museum. We recommend contacting Timken Museum of Art, San Diego, CA directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.
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