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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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America at 250: San Diego 1776-2026 at San Diego History Center
Created as part of the nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, this exhibit tells San Diego’s story through 100 objects drawn from the History Center’s collections and exclusive private loans. From the enduring influence of the Kumeyaay people to transportation, architecture, military history, social movements, and innovation, the exhibition traces San Diego’s evolution from a Spanish settlement and frontier town to today’s vibrant binational region. Designed for audiences of all ages, America at 250: San Diego 1776–2026 invites visitors to reflect on our shared past, engage with the present, and imagine the future of our region together. This exhibit is included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.

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

America at 250: San Diego 1776-2026 at San Diego History Center
Created as part of the nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, this exhibit tells San Diego’s story through 100 objects drawn from the History Center’s collections and exclusive private loans. From the enduring influence of the Kumeyaay people to transportation, architecture, military history, social movements, and innovation, the exhibition traces San Diego’s evolution from a Spanish settlement and frontier town to today’s vibrant binational region. Designed for audiences of all ages, America at 250: San Diego 1776–2026 invites visitors to reflect on our shared past, engage with the present, and imagine the future of our region together. This exhibit is included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.

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