Nov 8Event
Free Second Sunday
Free Second Sunday — November 8, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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“November 8, 2026 at 11:00 am”
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla
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About Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego presents rotating exhibitions of contemporary art in its La Jolla location. Visitors view works such as "Hometown Heroes" from The Dean Collection and "Visiones Nocturnas: Queer Nightlife in Contemporary Art," with accompanying free public openings and preview parties. The museum includes The Kitchen at MCASD, a restaurant with Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and ocean views overlooking the Pacific, plus The Shop at MCASD for art-related merchandise. A free digital guide offers curated content, audio tours, and program videos for deeper engagement with current exhibitions. The museum serves students, educators, older adults, military members, and visitors with disabilities. Located in La Jolla, California, the museum offers free admission on every second Sunday and third Thursday of the month, as verified at mcasd.org.
Tickets and prices
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Admission
- Students, Educators & Older Adults (55+)Student$15
- General$25
- San Diego County and Tijuana Residents$20
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What’s on at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Nov 12Event
"Bridging Barrios" Public Opening
"Bridging Barrios" Public Opening — November 12, 2026 at 4:30 pm.
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“November 12, 2026 at 4:30 pm”
Nov 19Event
Free Third Thursday
Free Third Thursday — November 19, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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“November 19, 2026 at 11:00 am”
Nov 19Event
Public Tour: Focused Narratives
Public Tour: Focused Narratives — November 19, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
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“November 19, 2026 at 5:00 pm”
The saving
Second Sunday Free Admission
“Every Second Sunday and Third Thursday of the month. Free Admission”
Why there’s no expiry date here. Most attractions don’t publish one, and the dates that do appear are often stale. The date here is the day this offer was last read on mcasd.org, and the link goes to the exact page, so you can check it yourself in one click.
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