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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.

*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

Aloha Vaqueros at San Diego History Center
This new exhibition explores the unexpected encounter and cross-cultural exchange between Hawaii (then known as the Sandwich Islands) and the Californias – both Baja and Alta. This exhibit is included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.

Introducing a New Way to Explore!

Share the benefits of being a Balboa Park Explorer with the Explorer Plus Annual Pass. This flexible pass allows one named adult to bring a guest per visit, perfect for sharing all 16 museums in the Cultural District with friends and family. Enjoy unlimited access to arts, science, history, and culture all year long.

Buy your Explorer Plus Annual Pass today!

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. 

*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

Aloha Vaqueros at San Diego History Center
This new exhibition explores the unexpected encounter and cross-cultural exchange between Hawaii (then known as the Sandwich Islands) and the Californias – both Baja and Alta. This exhibit is included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.

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