San Diego, California
The San Diego Museum of Art, located in the heart of Balboa Park, is the region's oldest and largest art museum. Its renowned collection spans 5,000 years of history, featuring Spanish and Italian Old Masters, South Asian paintings, and 19th and 20th-century American art. The museum's plateresque-style building is an architectural masterpiece itself, and it frequently hosts major international exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events.