Balboa Park

We crossed Normal Street on our way to Balboa Park today. We visited a couple of museums--the Art Museum, and the Natural History Museum.

We saw lots of interesting things at the art museum (I didn't take photos) and one of them was this painting. Give your best guess as to the time period and title, and then click here for a bit more information.

Then, after an incredibly long wait for food, in a short line, we moved on to the natural history museum. We found getting in to be a bit confusing...
There was a gem and mineral exhibit.

I've always hated my birthstone--an ugly green thing called a peridot. Fortunately having it as one's birthstone does not mandate liking it. But today I learned that it is often found in meteorites. Still ugly and green, but now AWESOME!! If anyone ever buys me one, it had better be from a meteorite.
Young Adventurer thought this piece of jade was impressive in size and actually ASKED to have his photo taken alongside it.

Another personal favorite: Faberge ham...

Young Adventurer's favorites were the things hanging from the ceiling...