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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

In Blue Time at Timken Museum of Art
Explore themes of memory, distance, and the color blue. Don't miss this monumental and site-specific installation from the Timken's fifth artist-in-residence, Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio! This exhibit is included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.

Summer of Exploration

Summer is shining in the Balboa Park Cultural District! Have friends or family coming to visit? Take them to your favorite museums with our Explorer Limited Pass (1 Day, 4 Museums) or Explorer Parkwide Pass (7 Consecutive Days, 16 Museums). What will you Explore?

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

In Blue Time at Timken Museum of Art
Explore themes of memory, distance, and the color blue. Don't miss this monumental and site-specific installation from the Timken's fifth artist-in-residence, Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio! This exhibit is included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.

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