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Visiting Comic-Con Museum in San Diego

Posted on August 26, 2023 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: “My Hero Academia” Installation, Comic-Con Museum, San Diego Museums, Stan Lee Exhibit | 8 Comments

Comic-Con Museum is located inside Balboa Park in San Diego, CA. It’s the ultimate fan destination for fans of comics, movies, animation and sci-fi!

Comic-Con Museum_front entrance

Comic-Con Museum is a division of San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC), a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation, organized for creating awareness and appreciation of comics and pop culture/art. I’ve always wanted to go to SDCC, which is held annually in July, but haven’t had a chance to attend. Since we were staying in San Diego for a few days, we decided to visit Comic-Con Museum because it has so much to offer!

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There are three new exhibits that we wanted to see – the “Cowboy Bebop” exhibit, a feature on Stan Lee’s 78-year career and a “My Hero Academia” installation.

Excelsior! The Life and Legacy of Stan Lee
Stan Lee appeared at Comic-Con many times over the course of his 78-year career. This year, Comic-Con Museum and Kartoon Studios, present a first-ever exhibit to celebrate his 100 years of legacy. The exhibit features original art, rare comic books and paintings that explore decades of Lee’s work, as well as a section devoted entirely to Lee’s co-creators of the Marvel Universe, including Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and other amazing co-creators.

Comic-Con Museum_Stan Lee Legacy Exhibit

“My Hero Academia” Installation
Presented in partnership with Crunchyroll, the statue of the “Historical Battle in Kamino” from “My Hero Academia” is a stunning representation of the epic fight between All Might and All For One in Season 3 Episode 48. The statue, along with other artwork, gives fans (including my daughter) an opportunity to celebrate their love for the series.

 

 

Comic-Con Museum_My Hero Academia-Battle in Kamino

“Cowboy Bebop” 25th Anniversary Art Exhibition
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic anime “COWBOY BEBOP,” a gallery of commissioned art was created to capture the essence of the series’ iconic characters, settings, and themes through the unique style and interpretation of the artists. This exhibit allows creators to express their appreciation for the series and contribute to the vast and diverse range of artistic interpretations of this beloved anime. The gallery is presented in partnership with Crunchyroll and Mondo.

Cowboy Bebop_Comic-Con Museum

In addition to viewing these exhibits, we walked through the rest of the museum. Highlights include:

  • The Animation Academy – from Pencils to Pixels: This exhibit has over 20 interactive stations. My daughter loves to draw and could spend hours in here!
  • PAC-MAN Arcade: This neon-lit arcade room took me back to my childhood! I even played a game or two while at the museum.
  • and more!

Comic-Con Museum_Kung Fu Panda

Comic-Con Museum_maquettes

Comic-Con Museum_Gumby

Overall we had a great time visiting the museum. My daughter hopes to break into animation or work in digital arts, so this was very fun and educational for her. My hubby is a Stan Lee fan and I’m always up for anything related to pop culture. I highly recommend booking your visit in advance, as this is a popular museum!

LOCATION
Comic-Con Museum
2131 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101

For more information on the Comic-Con Museum, visit their website here. Don’t forget to follow their Instagram and Facebook page to get the latest updates!

Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. I received complimentary tickets to Comic-Con Museum which helped facilitate this review. All images are mine unless otherwise noted. All images and opinions are 100% my own.

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  1. Beth says

    October 18, 2024 at 3:26 pm

    This is the coolest! I’ve always loved comic books of all kinds, and cons are such a vibrant meeting place for fans. I’d love to see the museum.

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  2. Celebrate Woman Today says

    October 18, 2024 at 5:31 pm

    You really need to love this stuff and anything about comics to appreciate the richness of this museum’s holdings. Totally cool.

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  3. Yeah Lifestyle says

    October 19, 2024 at 3:20 am

    We live in the UK – but my kids would love this. We have been to comic con in London twice and my daughter is going again with her friends this coming weekend. I love that they have a dedicated museum.

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  4. Lavanda Michelle says

    October 19, 2024 at 10:54 pm

    My middle daughter would love to visit this museum. She loves the anime show, “My Hero Academia”! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Jupiter Hadley says

    October 20, 2024 at 11:37 pm

    Oh wow this musueum looks so well laid out! I love the idea of visiting a comic con museum.

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  6. Hari says

    October 20, 2024 at 11:49 pm

    I’d absolutely love to visit the Comic-Con Museum. Seams like an awesome spot to visit with my family.
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  7. Karen says

    October 21, 2024 at 6:17 am

    I’ve been to a comic con even and it was amazing, loved every minute of it…The museum seems a must see for sure. I can’t wait to visit it next time I am in San Diego…

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  8. Melissa Cushing says

    October 21, 2024 at 6:26 am

    The next time we get to this part of California I will have to make sure to take my husband here as he would love this spot. This is seriously perfect for him (and me too LOL) and appreciate you sharing!

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