Centro Cultural de la Raza

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

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.

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