With one of the grandest entrances along El Prado--the rotunda at the head of dramatic stairs features striking Spanish tile work--the museum is known in the art world for its outstanding collection of Spanish baroque painting, and possibly the largest horde of Indian paintings outside India. The American collection includes works by Georgia O'Keeffe and Thomas Eakins, and San Diegans like Maurice Braun and Dan Dickey are represented. Over 12,000 pieces are part of the permanent collection, only a small percentage of which is on display at any given time, in favor of varied, often prestigious touring shows. In 2004, St. Peter and the Vatican: The Legacy of the Popes should be blockbuster, an exhibit featuring the largest collection of objects from the Vatican ever to tour North America. The museum's high-tech touch is an interactive computer-image system that allows visitors to locate museum highlights and custom design a tour. Plan to spend at least an hour here.