Stuart Collection

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Collection of public art on the campus of the University of California San Diego

General Information

Hours:
Open 24 hours (outdoor collection across campus)
Some individual indoor/exhibit pieces may have limited access times
Fees:
Free entry; some parking fees may apply on campus
Pet Policy:
Pets generally allowed outdoors on campus; leash and campus rules apply
Closest cities with hotels:
La Jolla / San Diego
Seasons:
All year; best in mild weather (spring/fall) for walking the campus
Location:
9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093 (UC San Diego campus)
Website:
stuartcollection.ucsd.edu

How to Get There

From Downtown San Diego (14 mi): Take I-5 N to La Jolla Village Drive, go west toward UC San Diego, then follow campus signs to parking areas. From there, walk to explore the artworks throughout the campus.

Overview

The Stuart Collection is a public art collection of 19 sculptures spread across the UC San Diego campus in La Jolla, founded in 1981. Works include Niki de Saint Phalle’s Sun God, Do Ho Suh’s Fallen Star and Mark Bradford’s What Hath God Wrought?, and it can be explored on a self-guided walk.

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