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Balboa Park Explorer Passes
The Balboa Park Explorer Pass is your ticket to some of the best museums San Diego has to offer. There are many options to choose from to make your visit memorable. Learn more about the passes below.
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Balboa Park Explorer Annual Passes
- Unlimited general admission to amazing museums at Balboa Park and more!
- Complimentary or discounted admission to special events and special exhibitions.
- Explorer Experiences – exclusive events, behind-the-scenes access, tours, and more.
- Special prices for tickets to the Fleet Dome Theater for IMAX documentary films and the California Tower Tour at the Museum of Us! Plus discounted tickets at the Marston House Museum and 10% off purchases at the United Nations Gift Shop.
- Explorer exclusive monthly newsletters!
- The knowledge that you’re supporting the arts and culture organizations you love most!
The Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass lets you decide what you want to explore and when you want to explore it for 365 days!
Family – $229 (up to any 2 adults and up to any 4 children, ages 3-17)
Adults (age 18+) – $129
Senior (age 65+) – $99
College Student (w/ valid College/University ID) – $99
Youth (ages 3-17) – $99 *Coming online soon! Purchase over the phone today!
Your Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass is valid from the date of purchase. When ordering online, select “Print At Home” to receive your Temporary Explorer Pass. The Temporary Explorer Pass will allow access to all the venues for 7 consecutive days while your order is processed. Your physical cards will arrive via mail within 3 – 7 business days.
Please Note: Children under the age of three (3) do not require a ticket to enter any of the participating venues. All individual Passholders must be named. Photo ID required for adults and students. General admission only. Not valid for certain events, special exhibitions, and programs. *IMAX documentary films are available at a special price of $9.95; major motion picture releases are not included. The Marston House Museum is available at a special price of $10 per adult and $5 per children under 12 years old. Special exhibition and film costs are determined by each individual venue.
Parkwide Pass
One admission to each of the participating venues. Pass is valid for seven (7) consecutive days, beginning with the day of first use. Pass does not provide re-entry privileges after first use at your selected location. Check with the venues for same-day re-entry information. *Includes one documentary film at the Fleet Science Center’s IMAX dome theater.
Adult (age 12+) – $67
Child (age 3-11) – $43
Valid vouchers will still be honored. Please contact us via email at explorer@balboapark.org or by using Live Chat on our website for redemption options.
*Major motion picture releases are not included.
Limited Pass
This pass entitles you to one admission to your choice of up to four (4) participating venues. Pass is valid for one day only, on the day of first use. *Includes one documentary film at the Fleet Science Center’s IMAX dome theater.
Adult (age 12+) – $56
Child (age 3-11) – $35
*Major motion picture releases are not included.
Group Sales
Discounts are available on Parkwide and Limited Passes for groups of 15 or more. Learn more about each Explorer Pass type above.
Parkwide Pass Group Rate
- Adult (age 12+) – $58
- Youth (age 3-11) – $38
Limited Pass Group Rate
- Adult (age 12+) – $49
- Youth (age 3-11) – $29
For more information, email us at groups@balboapark.org.
Please Note: We request a minimum of one week to arrange group orders. Orders must be paid prior to your group visit. Chaperones are required for groups with children.
More Information & General Disclaimers
Your Balboa Park Explorer Parkwide and Limited Pass must be used within one year of purchase.
Valid vouchers will still be honored. Please contact us via email at explorer@balboapark.org or by using Live Chat on our website for redemption options.
All sales are final; non-refundable and non-transferable. Passes are not for resale. All Passes have no blackout dates. Passes must be used within one (1) year of order date and are not valid for select events, special exhibitions, and programs. Before visiting, please contact the participating venues or check their websites for information on hours, closures, additional events, special exhibitions, and film costs.
Please read our FAQ page for more information.
Funding Support provided by San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture
