This star in the Balboa Park complex of museums is closing on Sept. 1, 2018 for renovations that hopefully will only last 1 year. Thus, I''d take a cool break in August to enjoy the featured Jewish exhibit, the rare book show, the colorful Ohio artist -- William L. Hawkins, the Niki de Saint Phalle mobile in the lobby, Mexican toys, and Dale Chihuly hanging sculpture over the stairs. Good news is their well stocked international gift/book shop will open in Liberty Station in October, 2018.