We’re closed today but visit us soon!
MCASD
We are excited to welcome you back to MCASD’s Flagship location in La Jolla. Explore the newly expanded collection galleries, our special exhibitions, sculpture garden, The Shop, and more.
We’re closed today but visit us soon!
700 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-3541
Getting Here
Getting to MCASD at 700 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037
— Exit at La Jolla Village Drive
— Turn right at the end of the ramp onto La Jolla Village Drive
— Turn left at the third traffic signal onto Torrey Pines Road
— Travel approximately 4 miles down a long hill and then back up
— Turn right at the traffic signal on top of the rise of the road onto Prospect Street
MCASD is located approximately one mile down Prospect Street on the right-hand side. Free two-hour street parking is available in front of the Museum and on nearby cross streets.
— Exit at La Jolla Parkway
— Exit ramps are very long and merge directly into Torrey Pines Road
— Travel approximately 4 miles down a long hill and then back up
— Turn right at the traffic signal on top of the rise of the road onto Prospect Street
MCASD is located approximately one mile down Prospect Street on the right-hand side. Free two-hour street parking is available in front of the Museum and on nearby cross streets.
— MTS Bus Line #30 services the La Jolla Village area.
— On Saturdays and Sundays, two children 12 and under ride free on MTS buses and trolleys with a regular adult fare.
— All San Diego Metropolitan Transit System trolleys and buses are wheelchair accessible.
A bike rack can be found to the left of our main entrance.
LUNCH + DINNER + WEEKEND BRUNCH
WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY
lunch | 11 am-2:30 pm
dinner | 4 pm-8 pm
cafe grab + go | 11 am-3 pm
happy hour | 3 pm-5 pm
SATURDAY
brunch | 9 am-2:30 pm
dinner | 4 pm–8 pm
cafe grab + go | 9 am-3 pm
happy hour | 3 pm-5 pm
SUNDAY
brunch | 9 am-2:30 pm
from the culinary team behind southern california's urban kitchen group.
The Kitchen at MCASD is the latest addition to restaurateur Tracy Borkum and Executive Chef Tim Kolanko’s CUCINA family of restaurants. Borkum is known for presenting exceptional food and superior service in imaginatively designed environments, including CUCINA urbana, CUCINA enoteca Del Mar, Newport Beach and Irvine, ARTIFACT at Mingei, Gold Finch modern delicatessen, Morena Provisions, Urban Kitchen food pavilion at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and Urban Kitchen Catering.
The Kitchen @mcasd menu is crafted by Tim Kolanko, Chef Partner, Urban Kitchen Group. The Kitchen draws inspiration from the regions southern europe, northern africa, and the middle east - including italy, greece, spain, turkey, israel and morocco.
See the menu
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Visitor Guidelines
Our entrances and most restrooms are wheelchair accessible with a limited number of wheelchairs available at Front Desk.
No animals allowed except trained service animals. Pets, comfort animals and emotional support animals are not permitted.
Items + Bags larger than 16” x 16” with a strap length on 9” must be stored in our free lockers. The Museum is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
No food or drink in the galleries.
Smoking and e-cigarettes are not permitted anywhere on the grounds.
Sketching is permitted in the galleries with pencil only. No ink or paint is permitted. sketchbooks must be no larger than 8 ½ x 11 inches (21 ½ x 28 centimeters).
We encourage all visitors to engage with the artwork in a safe and respectful manner. Please do not touch works of art on display and be mindful of safety barriers in place for certain artworks.
Photographs and video are permitted unless stated otherwise with no flash. No selfie sticks, tripods, light panels, or professional equipment is permitted.
Photography and digital documentation may be restricted in some galleries if noted.
Disruptive cell phone conversations are also discouraged.
No photo/video of staff or security features is permitted.
Valet parking is available for all visitors. When planning your visit, you can reserve valet parking. Pricing is $10 for Members and $15 for Non-member visitors (Museum Membership or ticket purchase will be verified on arrival).
The parking garage entrance is around the corner from the main museum entrance, on Cuvier St, just before Coast Blvd. Guests will then exit the parking garage, walk up Cuvier St toward Prospect St and enter through the front doors of MCASD. Guests requiring ADA access will be escorted through an alternate pathway into the Museum lobby.
Alternatively, free two-hour street parking is available in front of the Museum and on nearby cross streets.
For large groups and school groups, we ask that all self-guided tours be booked two weeks prior through our website to accommodate the high volume of visitors.
If the tour is not booked ahead of time it is not guaranteed that we can accommodate you.
You may view our tours page here.
MCASD is committed to creating an inclusive environment and accommodating our audience's diverse needs. If you require any special assistance while visiting MCASD, please contact us at 858 454 3541 or email info@mcasd.org to make arrangements.
Explore MCASD with our Digital Guide, accessible on Bloomberg Connects—the FREE arts and culture app. Our commitment to accessibility means that culture is within reach for all, wherever you may be. Learn about MCASD exhibitions, collections, and insights through features like curated content, audio tours, program videos, and more, all conveniently available for free download.
The Shop at MCASD strives to be an original voice in the La Jolla, CA retail landscape, supporting the Museum’s commitment to celebrate the vitality of contemporary art and its power to enrich our everyday life. Members receive a 10% discount.
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