The Edmund L. & Nancy K. Dubois Library

Showcasing more than 20,000 items, all related to photography

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The Edmund L. and Nancy K. Dubois Library holds nearly 23,000 items, all related to photography. Everything from monographs to magazines and encyclopedias to exhibition catalogs, the Dubois Library is a unique collection of books and resources available for use. Come in and peruse the latest photography monographs and journals while enjoying the serene reading room. Library staff is available to assist with research needs and information requests.

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Due to COVID-19, the library is currently closed to the general public.

ADMISSION: PAY WHAT YOU WISH

Museum members can schedule an appointment to visit the library until the library reopens to the general public.

 

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Due to limited staffing, there may be occasions when the Library will not be open for appointments, even during regularly scheduled hours. We will make an effort to accommodate the scheduling and research needs of our visitors.

Featured Items


Irving Penn, Centennial


1976


Ansel Adams in Yosemite


1955


Slim Aarons, A Place in the Sun


1958

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MOPA is now MOPA@SDMA!Learn More

MOPA is now MOPA@SDMA!

Welcome to the Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art!

As of July 1, 2023, the Museum of Photographic Arts and The San Diego Museum of Art have merged to become one unified institution. The Museum of Photographic Arts is now the Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA@SDMA).

MOPA@SDMA remains a pay-what-you wish museum open Thursdays through Sundays 11:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you soon!