Renew Your Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass
The fun doesn't have to end here! Renew your Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass and continue enjoying endless arts, science, history, and culture offerings in the Balboa Park Cultural District. With unlimited general admission to 16 incredible museums and access to exclusive perks and benefits, your Annual Pass is your ticket to year-round fun, enriching experiences, and memories to last a lifetime.
Renew Your Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass
The fun doesn't have to end here! Renew your Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass and continue enjoying endless arts, science, history, and culture offerings in the Balboa Park Cultural District. With unlimited general admission to 16 incredible museums and access to exclusive perks and benefits, your Annual Pass is your ticket to year-round fun, enriching experiences, and memories to last a lifetime.
Why Renew?
We're glad you asked!
There's something for everyone.
The Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass is a worthwhile investment for people of all ages and interests. Whether you're a curious young learner or a longtime advocate of arts and culture, the Explorer Annual Pass grants you access to a wide range of experiences at 16 of Balboa Park Cultural District's museums. There is always something new to explore all year long!
Your renewal allows arts and culture to thrive in San Diego.
By renewing your Annual Pass, you support 16 participating museums and enrich the cultural heart of San Diego. The Balboa Park Cultural District is one of San Diego County's four esteemed cultural districts recognized by the California Arts Council, and its beloved reputation continues to thrive thanks to dedicated Annual Passholders like you.
Access unique perks with your Pass.
Best of all, as an Annual Passholder, you enjoy huge savings plus special offers and discounts! Continue reading to learn more about the exclusive perks and benefits you receive with your Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass.
Balboa Park Cultural District
Annual Pass Benefits
As an Annual Passholder, not only do you save annually on regular admission to Balboa Park Cultural District museums, you also receive exclusive offers and discounts:
- Unlimited general admission to amazing Balboa Park museums for one year!
- Exclusive Explorer monthly newsletters featuring upcoming exhibitions, events, and activities.
- Explorer Experiences - exclusive events, behind-the-scenes access, tours, and more.
- Special prices for tickets to the Fleet Dome Theatre* for IMAX documentary films (Major motion picture releases not included) 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.
- Complimentary or discounted admission to select special events and exhibitions.*
*Special exhibition and film costs are determined by each individual museum.
Plus, Explorer Annual Passholders can also enjoy these NEW benefits:
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Access to the Fleet IMAX Documentary Film Pass Add-On! For $75 you'll receive 10 documentary film tickets (a savings of $25!) that can be used anytime during regular business hours (special engagements are not included) while your Annual Pass is active!
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Early Access at the San Diego Natural History Museum: Every first Sunday of the month, enjoy an entire hour of early access from 9 AM - 10 AM and explore the exhibits before The Nat opens to the general public!
Go to About > Annual Pass Benefits to learn more.
Current Renewal Offers
Legacy Pricing Offer for Returning Annual Passholders - Now through August 31
Returning Explorer Annual Passholders are eligible to receive legacy pricing! Purchase your Annual Pass at our previous rates when you renew by your Pass expiration date. Your expiration date can be found on the back of your Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass.
Offer is valid through August 31, 2026 and is only available to currently active Annual Passholders. This offer can only be redeemed by renewing online or over the phone before your Pass expiration date and cannot be redeemed at the Balboa Park Visitors Center or at any our kiosks. For online renewals, you must log in to the account associated with your current Annual Pass. This offer cannot be applied to newly created accounts. Legacy pricing will automatically be applied to eligible online renewals and shown once you reach cart checkout. If you do not see it applied at this last step, please call us to verify at (619) 232-7502, Press 2. Offer cannot be redeemed after Pass expiration date. Terms and conditions are subject to change.
Ways to Renew
Renew Online at Explorer.BalboaPark.org/Account.
With our new Balboa Park Explorer website, creating an account is required for all Annual Passholders. Having an account allows you to manage your contact information, check your Annual Pass status, and more! Watch our quick, four minute video tutorial below to learn how to create an account and renew your Explorer Annual Pass online.
Renew By Phone by calling us between 9 AM - 4:30 PM, seven (7) days a week at (619) 232-7502, Press 2 for Explorer.
We look forward to welcoming you back to the Balboa Park Cultural District!
Why Renew?
We're glad you asked!
There's something for everyone.
The Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass is a worthwhile investment for people of all ages and interests. Whether you're a curious young learner or a longtime advocate of arts and culture, the Explorer Annual Pass grants you access to a wide range of experiences at 16 of Balboa Park Cultural District's museums. There is always something new to explore all year long!
Your renewal allows arts and culture to thrive in San Diego.
By renewing your Annual Pass, you support 16 participating museums and enrich the cultural heart of San Diego. The Balboa Park Cultural District is one of San Diego County's four esteemed cultural districts recognized by the California Arts Council, and its beloved reputation continues to thrive thanks to dedicated Annual Passholders like you.
Access unique perks with your Pass.
Best of all, as an Annual Passholder, you enjoy huge savings plus special offers and discounts! Continue reading to learn more about the exclusive perks and benefits you receive with your Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass.
Balboa Park Cultural District
Annual Pass Benefits
As an Annual Passholder, not only do you save annually on regular admission to Balboa Park Cultural District museums, you also receive exclusive offers and discounts:
- Unlimited general admission to amazing Balboa Park museums for one year!
- Exclusive Explorer monthly newsletters featuring upcoming exhibitions, events, and activities.
- Explorer Experiences - exclusive events, behind-the-scenes access, tours, and more.
- Special prices for tickets to the Fleet Dome Theatre* for IMAX documentary films (Major motion picture releases not included) 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.
- Complimentary or discounted admission to select special events and exhibitions.*
*Special exhibition and film costs are determined by each individual museum.
Plus, Explorer Annual Passholders can also enjoy these NEW benefits:
-
Access to the Fleet IMAX Documentary Film Pass Add-On! For $75 you'll receive 10 documentary film tickets (a savings of $25!) that can be used anytime during regular business hours (special engagements are not included) while your Annual Pass is active!
-
Early Access at the San Diego Natural History Museum: Every first Sunday of the month, enjoy an entire hour of early access from 9 AM - 10 AM and explore the exhibits before The Nat opens to the general public!
Go to About > Annual Pass Benefits to learn more.
Current Renewal Offers
Legacy Pricing Offer for Returning Annual Passholders - Now through August 31
Returning Explorer Annual Passholders are eligible to receive legacy pricing! Purchase your Annual Pass at our previous rates when you renew by your Pass expiration date. Your expiration date can be found on the back of your Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass.
Offer is valid through August 31, 2026 and is only available to currently active Annual Passholders. This offer can only be redeemed by renewing online or over the phone before your Pass expiration date and cannot be redeemed at the Balboa Park Visitors Center or at any our kiosks. For online renewals, you must log in to the account associated with your current Annual Pass. This offer cannot be applied to newly created accounts. Legacy pricing will automatically be applied to eligible online renewals and shown once you reach cart checkout. If you do not see it applied at this last step, please call us to verify at (619) 232-7502, Press 2. Offer cannot be redeemed after Pass expiration date. Terms and conditions are subject to change.
Ways to Renew
Renew Online at Explorer.BalboaPark.org/Account.
With our new Balboa Park Explorer website, creating an account is required for all Annual Passholders. Having an account allows you to manage your contact information, check your Annual Pass status, and more! Watch our quick, four minute video tutorial below to learn how to create an account and renew your Explorer Annual Pass online.
Renew By Phone by calling us between 9 AM - 4:30 PM, seven (7) days a week at (619) 232-7502, Press 2 for Explorer.
We look forward to welcoming you back to the Balboa Park Cultural District!
