4 Best Sights in Liberty Station, San Diego

Ever since the renovation of the former Naval Training Center, Liberty Station has championed local artists by transforming the space into a hub for culture and arts. This thriving ARTS DISTRICT showcases murals, sculptures, and other mediums by local artists whose pieces are commissioned for approximately one year. To get a closer look, a Public Art Scavenger Hunt invites visitors to tour the public art by scanning a QR code at any work of art. Once the self-guided tour is launched, the art adventure begins. Those who complete the full route can receive discounts from participating vendors. Some of the most notable pieces include Victor Ving’s mural “Greetings from the U.S. Naval Training Station,” an interpretation of a 1940s military postcard; Jonathan Allen’s wooden boat “USS Brave” that honors the navy heritage; and Mary Buckman’s terra cotta sculpture “Sisterhood,” representing the bond between Kumeyaay and western women. 

Curated by Joe Frangiosa, this 800-square-foot exhibit is dedicated to depicting the history of the U.S. Navy, its ships, and their evolution from the Revolutionary War period to World War II. In addition to constructed model ships, the exhibit includes artifacts, photographs, uniforms, and toys detailing the Navy's history.

This three-room museum pays tribute to textile artists and the quilting community with impressive fabric works on display. An on-site shop is stocked with jewelry, baskets, books, textile hangings, and other items related to fabric art. Monthly workshops are hosted regularly.