The BEST Deal

Discover the most affordable and inclusive way to enjoy the rich cultural and artistic offerings of San Diego’s historic Balboa Park Cultural District. With a Balboa Park Explorer Pass you can visit your favorite museums and more!

Enjoy incredible savings over paying different admission rates at each museum. Simply choose the right Pass option for you - Annual (365 days), Parkwide (7 consecutive days, 16 museums), or Limited (1 day, 4 museums) - and start exploring the Park your way!

Participating Museums

The Balboa Park Explorer Pass can be used at the following participating museums. Click on museum's name to learn more about their offerings and hours of operation. 

• Centro Cultural de la Raza
• Fleet Science Center
• ICA San Diego, Central Campus
• Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
• Mingei International Museum
• Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art
• Museum of Us
• San Diego Air & Space Museum
• San Diego Automotive Museum
• San Diego History Center
• San Diego Model Railroad Museum
• San Diego Natural History Museum
• The San Diego Museum of Art
• Timken Museum of Art
• The Veterans Museum at Balboa Park
• WorldBeat Center

*Does not include the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Comic-Con Museum, or any of the performing arts venues in the Balboa Park Cultural District.

Featured this Month

Yokai: Stories and Imagination at Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Yokai are mysterious supernatural beings and phenomena found in Japanese folklore. They reflect ancient Japanese beliefs, fears, and curiosity about the unseen world, as well as the idea that all things—including everyday objects—may possess a spirit or soul. Traditionally, yokai were understood as entities beyond human knowledge, possessing mysterious powers that could not be explained by science. This community exhibit brings together diverse local artists' interpretations of these fascinating beings, exploring the stories, traditions, beliefs, and imagination that have allowed yokai to remain an enduring part of Japanese culture. This exhibit is included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.