Balboa Park

Happy September Everyone! We have some happy news to share with you! Several museums at #BalboaPark have reopened following the revised guidance from the State. As always, we encourage park lovers and visitors to follow state and local safety guidelines regarding physical distancing and mask-wearing for a safe and enjoyable visit to (y)our beloved Balboa Park, its gardens, and cultural venues! Already open:... San Diego Museum of Art San Diego Air & Space Museum Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego History Center San Diego Zoo Spanish Village Art Center - Balboa Park Daniel's Coffee The Prado Restaurant; reservations are encouraged. Prado Perk Coffee Cart (cohnrestaurants.com/theprado) Tea Pavilion (cohnrestaurants.com/teapavilion) United Nations International Gift Shop Visitors Center (parksconservancy.org/park-visitor-services) Reopening Sept. 17: San Diego Automotive Museum We recommend visiting the museums’ individual websites for the most up-to-date information. Photo Credit: (IG) seethroughjoeseyes

It's almost Halloween, so it's time to CLICK or Treat! Lurk on www.sdmrm.org/trains-and-tots for coloring pages, crafts, and stories... Haunt our halls to see elaborate decorations and find some Friendly Phantoms...... & get special treats when you donate to our GoFundMe at https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/sdmrm Museum members - check your emails for a special event.

Looking for a fun and safe Halloween activities this year? Check out this mix of in-person and online offerings from a few of your favorite Balboa Park museums! https://youtu.be/2xHJ40JBAVg

Why is the world the way it is? How did we get here? Does everything happen for a reason or are some things left to chance? Drawing inspiration from Monty Python, Kurt Vonnegut, and even Ted 2, Dr. Sean B. Carroll's latest book, 'A Series of Fortunate Events', is a jovial ode to the power of chance. Join San Diego Natural History Museum for a very special Nat Talk, in which they will screen a video of the acclaimed writer, filmmaker, and biologist, as he reveals the improbable forces behind our most fundamental scientific truths.

Happy #Hispanic / #LatinxHeritageMonth! Here are just a few ways to connect with organizations in #BalboaPark and celebrate #Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month! San Diego Air & Space Museum: https://sandiegoairandspace.org//hispanic-and-latino-aviat... Museum of Photographic Arts: https://shop.mopa.org//point-counterpoint-contemporary-mex Centro Cultural de la Raza: https://www.facebook.com/centrocultural/

Did you catch the Mayoral debate regarding Balboa Park tonight? Great insight to both candidates. A bit announcement at the beginning of the debate was the possible merger of two great Balboa Park organizations, Balboa Park Conservancy and Friends of Balboa Park! We love collaboration on any level when it comes to #balboapark <3

The Mingei International Museum may be closed for renovation, but they are still very active in the arts and design community. A great example: the Mingei was a driving force behind the recent #SanDiegoDesignWeek! There were an incredible amount of interesting panels, discussions, and content available from the week, all focused with a lens on design - including some about the Mingei itself and other #BalboaPark organizations! #Explore more at sddesignweek.org... https://youtu.be/mTRdOgg7ykk

Sponsor a koi fish at the Japanese Friendship Garden! Gift yourself or a loved one! The best part: you get to name your koi and will receive a photo and bi-monthly updates from your fostered fish! Learn more at https://48323.blackbaudhosting.com/48323/Adopt-a-Koi

Butterflies mean spring, but talented artists bring them to life year-round!! Check out today’s Social Butterfly post from @FriendsofBalboaPark featuring @SpanishVillageArtCenter!