Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. June 28, 2024 through February 27, 2025 For over a century, dinosaurs have captivated audiences all over the world. But standing tall among them is the king—the T. rex. Come on an unforgettable journey from today’s sweeping North American badlands to the forests and estuaries of prehistoric Hell ...
Betty Boop has been a cultural icon for nearly 100 years. In collaboration with Fleischer Studios, this one-of-a-kind exhibit embarks on a nostalgic journey, starting with Betty’s beginnings to her rise to international popularity—and what makes her a fan favorite today. First introduced in 1930, Betty Boop was created by Max Fleischer for his “Talkartoons” ...
Comic-Con Museum, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego and sponsored in part by Cross Border Xpress, announces the opening of “Border Blitz: Artistas del Cómic de Tijuana,” a binational exhibition and participating World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 community initiative. The exhibit showcases the work of Charles Glaubitz, Alejandra ...
Jennings is a consummate collaborator; he shares ideas, inspiration, and control with an array of co-creators. Jennings has no qualms with the creative process and instead revels in the results. His work is a testimony to the power of community and an example of what can be gained when we eschew the trappings of the ...
Data is beautiful and science has style—see the beauty that can emerge from scientific research. In collaboration with the UC San Diego Library, see the winners of the Art of Science competition, showcasing the work of UC San Diego students and researchers.
Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo presents indigo through stunning objects of creative expression and the astonishing study of a chemical reaction. Blue Gold is among more than 70 exhibitions and programs presented as part of Getty’s 2024 PST ART initiative. Returning in September 2024 with its latest edition, PST ART: Art & Science Collide, this ...
Nathalie Miebach (b.1972, Zeven, Germany, lives Boston, MA) foregrounds the human relationship to data in her meticulously researched practice. Using basketweaving techniques to transform a variety of material into sculpture, wall installations, and 2D weavings, Miebach has devised her own visual languages to describe our reciprocal relationship with data. Each material in a work by ...
The ICA Central mezzanine will be the site of Rafael LozanoHemmer’s (b. 1967, Mexico City, lives Montreal) celebrated interactive installation, Remote Pulse (2019). Working in collaboration with the Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT), we invite visitors to participate in a crossborder activation. Using two identical pulsesensing stations connected by the internet, visitors to both ICA Central ...
This new exhibition highlights the small-scale, three-dimensional works of acclaimed sculptors including celebrated works by Hiram Powers, Thomas Ball, Chauncey B. Ives and John Rogers. Sculpture was remarkably popular during the period surrounding the American Civil War. Audiences flocked to exhibitions to see the latest works by favorite artists, many of whom established successful studios ...
Heroes are windows to our past, present, and future. The Myth of Superheroes takes guests on a journey through time that connects ancient Greek and Roman gods and goddesses to the superhero legends of today. From the strength of Hercules to the speed of Mercury, explore the evolution of these powerful mythological figures, and how they became ...
Pandas are beloved around the world, and now they’re coming to the Fleet‘s Heikoff Giant Dome Theater in the IMAX® original film Pandas. This breathtaking documentary adventure is an amazing experience for the whole family. Narrated by Kristen Bell (”Frozen,” TV‘s ”The Good Place“). Pandas follows a curious cub named Qian Qian (pronounced ”Chen Chen”) and a team ...
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants takes you on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction. Blue whales are the largest animals ever to have lived—bigger than any dinosaur—yet we know surprisingly little about them. Blue Whales will transform our understanding of these ...
Cities of the Future invites you to step into the future and discover the exciting innovations engineers are working on right now to help meet the challenges of a changing world. Renewable energy will be our primary power source, solar energy beamed down from space will power entire cities, smart buildings and greener infrastructure will keep ...
They call it the perfect city. With surf, sand, and superb weather, millions of visitors flock to San Diego every year. This oasis at the crossroads of desert and sea is a natural marvel and boasts the highest diversity of plants and animals of any other county in the contiguous U.S. For millennia, the relentless ...
Take a fascinating journey into two remarkably different, but inextricably linked worlds—Mexico’s Sea of Cortés and the Baja California desert. Ocean Oasis mesmerizes audiences as they witness the beauty of life in Baja California's rich waters and seemingly barren land. Fly over sweeping vistas of snow-capped mountains, vast deserts, palm oases, and mangrove swamps—then plunge into astonishing ...
Cars and Coffee is where beautiful vehicles and their fabulously owners come together to show off their collection and to share in their mutual interest. Along with this, spectators usually join in for the sights and sounds. These car enthusiasts gather in the parking lot just outside the Museum for our monthly informal car meet, ...
Our meetings are Free and Open to the Public And don't forget we have a Raffle at the end of the meeting!
This is your night to experience the Fleet with an evening just for the 18+ crowd. Imagine having the entire place to yourselves! You can stroll through the galleries, get your creative juices flowing in Studio X, our fantastic makerspace, or check out our newest exhibition Pause|Play and have some fun in the ball pool. Plus, you can ...
The SD ART PRIZE spotlights artists in the County of San Diego including south to the Ensenada, Mexico region whose outstanding achievements in the field of visual arts merit the recognition. Conceived to promote and encourage dialogue, reflection and social interaction about San Diego’s artistic and cultural life, this annual award honors artistic expression. For ...
Looking for some gems to add to your collection? Join us at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum; you’ll find great deals on hard-to-find items from vendors around Southern California. Please Note: The Museum is not open and operating during swap meets and special sales. Attendees will be limited to areas in which things are ...
Have a research question or topic that you would like to explore in the History Center’s Research Archives? Member Research Days are generally available once a month. To register, use the “When would you like to visit us?” calendar to find the date you are interested in attending and select it. This program is FREE ...
