With its downtown setting near destinations such as Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter, the MCASD is easy to visit during a day of sightseeing. If you plan to check out additional attractions while you’re in town, purchase a sightseeing pass such as the Go San Diego Card to save money and time on admissions.
The museum showcases its modern art across three buildings, including part of the historical Santa Fe Depot, which dates back to 1915 and is now known as the Jacobs Building. Next door is the Copley Building and across the street is the 1001 Kettner building. In addition to site-specific installations by Richard Serra and Jenny Holzer, the collection features 1960s and ‘70s pop art, Latin American art, regional art from San Diego and Tijuana, and works by Ed Ruscha, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Mark Rothko.