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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.

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Living Lab at the San Diego Natural History Museum
See live animals creepin' and crawlin' up close. This exhibit brings you eye to eye with animals that are common to our region, but sometimes rarely seen because of their seasonality, reclusive nature, or nocturnal lifestyle habits. This exhibit is included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.

Celebrating 10 Years of Exploration

When you buy or renew your Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass, get a limited edition 10 Year Anniversary Pass Card! Celebrate 10 Years of Exploration in the Balboa Park Cultural District and receive exclusive discounts, events, and news. 

Click here to start Exploring 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

Living Lab at the San Diego Natural History Museum
See live animals creepin' and crawlin' up close. This exhibit brings you eye to eye with animals that are common to our region, but sometimes rarely seen because of their seasonality, reclusive nature, or nocturnal lifestyle habits. This exhibit is included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.

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