Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art

Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art - Event Venue in San Diego, California

Gallery · San Diego, California

1649 El Prado, San Diego, California, United States

About Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art

The Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA@SDMA) is a unique center for photography and visual learning located in beautiful Balboa Park, San Diego. The venue offers thought-provoking exhibitions, film festivals, and ongoing learning opportunities, making it an inspiring destination for art lovers and event organizers. Guests can also enjoy the on-site Panama 66 restaurant and daily docent-led tours.

Venue Details

  • Meeting rooms: 4

Ratings

Google Rating: 4.5/5 (576 reviews)

Guest Highlights

  • View
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Amenities

Facilities

  • on-site restaurant
  • gift shop

Guest Services

  • docent tours

Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces

John M. and Sally B. Thornton Rotunda

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • The spectacular John M. and Sally B. Thornton Rotunda echoes the Spanish architecture of the facade with two stories of open space and a grand staircase. This area accommodates a variety of special events, from formal table-service dining to standing receptions to elegant wedding ceremonies. Rotunda usage includes full access to all permanent collection galleries open at the time of the event.

May S. Marcy Sculpture Court & Garden

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • The May S. Marcy Sculpture Court features a stunning colonnade and sunset views of both the Plaza de Panama and adjacent Sculpture Garden. The May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden features lush landscaping, picturesque views of the California Tower and is abundant with nineteenth- and twentieth-century sculpture. The Sculpture Court & Garden are large and versatile spaces that can accommodate presentations, ceremonies, alfresco film, receptions, and seated meals.

James S. Copley Auditorium

  • Type: Auditorium
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Equipped with a performance stage and audiovisual capabilities, the auditorium is a large and versatile open space that accommodates presentations, large meetings, receptions, and seated dinners.

Panama 66

  • Type: Private Dining
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Panama 66, the restaurant and bar in The San Diego Museum of Art’s May S. Marcy Sculpture Court.

Style

gallery, historic, elegant, urban

Contact

Phone: (619) 238-7559