The Timken Museum of Art

Review & FAQ:

• What is the Timken Museum of Art?
  • The Timken Museum of Art is a fine arts museum within Balboa Park, located adjacent to the San Diego Museum of Art along the El Prado public boulevard.
• When did the Timken Museum of Art open and why?
  • The museum opened to the public in 1965 to display the private collection of Amy and Anne Putnam, curated by the museum’s first director, Walter Ames.
• Is admission to the museum free?
  • Yes, it is the only free-admission museum within Balboa Park and is open to the public Tuesdays through Sundays during the morning and early afternoon.
• What type of art is displayed at the Timken Museum?
  • The museum showcases significant collections of European master paintings, including works by Rembrandt, Guercino, François Clouet, François Boucher, Jacques-Louis David, and Girolamo Savoldo.
• Are American artists represented in the collection?
  • Yes, major works by American artists such as John Singleton Copley and Albert Bierstadt are also displayed.
• Where is the Timken Museum of Art located?
  • 1500 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, Phone: 619-239-5548

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐