April 25–April 27, 2025 Sunday, April 27 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Art
Alive brings a kaleidoscope of colorful floral arrangements
interpreting works of art from the Museum collection and a weekend of
fun-filled events, large-scale art, and flower installations. The 2025
event celebrates art and architecture inspired by the groundbreaking
architectural designs of Lord Norman Foster and his internationally
renowned studio Foster + Partners. See the Museum rotunda transform
with a beautiful floral installation by 2025 Rotunda Designers Natasha
Lisitsa and Daniel Schultz, experience special art installations only
on view during Art Alive, and enjoy hands-on art-making and
interactive activities designed for families and artists of all ages
to do together in the Garden of Activities Saturday, April 26 and
Sunday, April 27. Art Alive is The San Diego Museum of Art’s
signature annual fundraiser, providing essential support for the
Museum’s exhibitions, education, outreach, and public programs.
Talented floral designers fill the galleries with fragrant
arrangements inspired by the Museum collection, offering a brilliantly
colored backdrop for a weekend of beloved traditions and art-inspired
activities. Please note that reserving your timed ticket is required.
Limited number of first-come, first-served same-day Art Alive tickets
available at the Art Alive entry tent. Tickets Are Now On Sale! Get
Art Alive Tickets Free for members | $40 nonmembers | $5 youth (ages
7–17) | Free youth (ages 0–6) Because Art Alive is our signature
fundraiser and a special ticketed event, member guest passes, Balboa
Park Explorer Passes, Go Cards, reciprocal benefits, and other
discounted general admission tickets are not accepted during Art Alive
weekend. Learn more about the event in our Art Alive FAQs . Members
may also reserve tickets to the Art Alive Members’ Preview on
Friday, April 25 from 8:00 a.m.–noon. Members receive complimentary
access to Art Alive. Individual members can reserve one timed ticket
for Art Alive; all other members may reserve two timed tickets.
Members can attend the Art Alive floral exhibition each event day but
must reserve a timed ticket for each day. Members please create an
account or log in to the Member Portal to reserve your tickets.
Instructions for creating an account and troubleshooting tips can be
found here . All members will need to create a new account if they
have not done so since May 2023.
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