One Pass to the BEST Museums in San Diego!
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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.
- 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
Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo at Mingei International Museum
Explore the rich history and cultural significance of the plant dye, indigo. Blue Gold highlights its beauty while uncovering the complex realities of its production, from craft to chemistry. 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.
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
Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo at Mingei International Museum
Explore the rich history and cultural significance of the plant dye, indigo. Blue Gold highlights its beauty while uncovering the complex realities of its production, from craft to chemistry. This exhibit is included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.
Treat Yourself to Year-Round Exploration!
This fall, give yourself the ultimate treat – a Balboa Park Explorer Pass! No tricks, just endless access to art, history, science, and culture at 16 museums. Celebrate the spooky season by exploring fall exhibitions and special events happening in the Balboa Park Cultural District. Purchase a Balboa Park Explorer Pass today and let the adventure last all year long!
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