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San Diego Museum of Art

Name: December Nights
Start: 2026-12-04
End: 2026-12-05
Location: San Diego Museum of Art

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About San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art displays exhibitions and hosts events across its galleries in San Diego, California. The museum also houses the Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art. Visitors explore rotating exhibitions, attend special events, and participate in centennial celebrations marking the museum's history. The facility offers museum event rentals for private occasions. Educational programming through the Learn section provides instruction and engagement opportunities for varied audiences. Current students with ID receive free general admission, normally $25. Children age six and under also receive free admission, while youth ages seven to seventeen pay $5 instead of the regular $25 price. San Diego County residents with valid ID qualify for free admission on the third Tuesday of each month. The museum store offers art-related merchandise, and membership options include General Membership, Gallery Collective, and Circle Membership tiers. Verified pricing and offer details appear at sdmart.org.

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Admission

Adults
Adult
from $10
Youth 17 & under
Youth
Free
Seniors, 65 and older with ID
Senior
from $7

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Tickets, prices & hours

Youth 17 & under: Free
Current Students, with ID: Free
Military, active, retired with ID, plus one guest: Free
Adults: $25
Seniors, 65 and older with ID: $15
Seniors, 65 and older with ID: $7
Seniors, 65 and older with ID: $20

Hours: Monday–Tuesday, Thursday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday noon–5 p.m.; closed Wednesday

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Prices and hours quoted from sdmart.org. Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.

What’s on at San Diego Museum of Art

2 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.

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Second Thursdays, monthly 10:30-11:30 a.m.Recurring

Books & Art: Storytime in the Library

Children and caregivers gather in The San Diego Museum of Art Library for engaging storytelling, interactive songs, and hands-on art activities exploring themes inspired by the Museum's collection and elements of art.

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“Second Thursdays, monthly 10:30-11:30 a.m. The San Diego Museum of Art Library Gather to listen to exciting storytelling in The San Diego Museum of Art Library.”

From the venue’s own calendar, sdmart.org · checked on October 31, 2026

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Dec 4 – 5Event

December Nights

The San Diego Museum of Art opens free to the public from 5:00–9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday as part of the December Nights celebration in Balboa Park. Last entry is at 8:45 p.m.

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“Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5, 2026 5:00–9:00 p.m. Happy Holidays! The San Diego Museum of Art is closed during the day, but open and free to the public from 5:00–9:00 p.m.”

From the venue’s own calendar, sdmart.org · checked on October 31, 2026

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The 4 savings

Kids & family

Youth Admission

Discounted admission for children ages 7 to 17

$5 $25

“$5 for youth (ages 7 to 17), and free for children age 6 and under”

Quoted from sdmart.org · checked on October 30, 2026

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Children Under 6 Free Admission

Free admission for children age 6 and under

Free $25

“and free for children age 6 and under”

Quoted from sdmart.org · checked on October 30, 2026

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If you qualify

Current Students Free Admission

Current students with ID receive free general admission

Free $25

“Current Students, with ID | Free”

Quoted from sdmart.org · checked on October 26, 2026

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San Diego County Resident Free Tuesday

Free admission for San Diego County residents with ID on the third Tuesday of every month

Free $25

“Free admission to SDMA is available to San Diego County residents with ID on the third Tuesday of each month.”

Quoted from sdmart.org · checked on October 26, 2026

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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 sdmart.org, and the link goes to the exact page, so you can check it yourself in one click.