Description:
How many art museums invite you to see great works of art for free? The Timken houses the Putnam Foundation's collection of 19th-century American paintings and works by European old masters, as well as a worthy display of Russian icons. Yes, it's a small collection, but the marquee attractions include a Peter Paul Rubens, Portrait of a Young Man in Armor; San Diego's only Rembrandt, St. Bartholomew; and a masterpiece by Eastman Johnson, The Cranberry Harvest. Since you can tour all of the museum in well under an hour, the Timken also makes for an easy introduction to fine art for younger travelers; docent tours are available Tuesday through Thursday from 10am to noon, the third Tuesday of the month from 1 to 3pm, or by appointment.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2009
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 619 239 5548
- fax: +1 619 531 9640
- send email
Address:
- 1500 El Prado
- (Balboa Park)
- San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood:
Downtown - Centre CityHours:
- 10a-4:30p Tu-Sa, 1:30p-4:30p Su
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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