AHJ0B3 The Centro Cultural de la Raza Balboa Park San Diego California

Centro Cultural de la Raza

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Centro Cultural de la Raza

San Diego


The center hosts powerful exhibitions of Mexican and Native American art, including temporary exhibits of contemporary indigenous artwork, dance, theater and musical performances. The round, steel building, originally a water tank, is impressively painted with 240 feet of murals. It's on the edge of the main museum area of Balboa Park.