What's Happening
Learn about things to do, events, and news before your visit to the Balboa Park Cultural District. You can also see special messages from the Explorer team here, too!
What's Happening
Learn about things to do, events, and news before your visit to the Balboa Park Cultural District. You can also see special messages from the Explorer team here, too!
Things to Do
Foster + Partners: Architecture of Light and Space | The San Diego Museum of Art
Foster + Partners: Architecture of Light and Space
The San Diego Museum of Art
Ongoing
Prix Pictet Human
Museum of Photographic Arts @ The San Diego Museum of Art
Ongoing
Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo
Mingei International Museum
Ongoing
Restless Waters
Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego
Ongoing
Events
The following events are included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.
Pop-Up Poetry-Making Labs with Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez
Museum of Us
Tuesdays, November 12, 19, & 26 from 1 PM - 3 PM
Nat at Night
San Diego Natural History Museum
Friday, November 15 from 5 PM - 10 PM
Wonders of Creation: On the Steps at SDMA
The San Diego Museum of Art
Saturday, November 23 from 1 PM - 5 PM
Holiday Market
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Saturday, November 23 from 10 AM - 4 PM
Holiday Market at Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
News
November Annual Passholder Offers
Museum Closures during November:
-The Fleet Science Center will open at 11:30 AM on 11/22.
Deals for Active Annual Passholders
In celebration of our 10th Anniversary, our Park friends have generously extended exclusive* offers throughout the year for current Explorer Annual Passholders.
Balboa Park Visitors Center
- 10% discount in the gift shop during the month of November.
- Discount excludes food/drink items, books, tickets, and sale items.
Gift Shop and Café at the San Diego Natural History Museum
- 10% discount at Gold Leaf during the month of November.
- 10% discount at the café at The Nat during the month of November.
Fleet Science Center
- $5 IMAX documentary ticket for each eligible Annual Passholder on the first Sunday of each month all year.
The Prado Restaurant
- 10% off on food and non-alcoholic beverages all year (Cannot be used on holidays or in combination with other discounts, promotional menus, or happy hour)
United Nations Gift Shop
- 10% off any item all year
*Must have valid Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass present to receive discounts.
A Message from Explorer
Explorer Family Day is on November 23
Bring the whole family to the Spanish Village Art Center in the Balboa Park Cultural District on Saturday, November 23 from 10 AM - 3 PM for a day of adventure at the next Explorer Family Day! There will be a fun activity for all ages and prizes to win. Keep an eye on your inbox and our social media for all the details coming soon—you won’t want to miss it!
Explorer Family Day
Things to Do
Foster + Partners: Architecture of Light and Space | The San Diego Museum of Art
Foster + Partners: Architecture of Light and Space
The San Diego Museum of Art
Ongoing
Prix Pictet Human
Museum of Photographic Arts @ The San Diego Museum of Art
Ongoing
Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo
Mingei International Museum
Ongoing
Restless Waters
Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego
Ongoing
Events
The following events are included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.
Pop-Up Poetry-Making Labs with Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez
Museum of Us
Tuesdays, November 12, 19, & 26 from 1 PM - 3 PM
Nat at Night
San Diego Natural History Museum
Friday, November 15 from 5 PM - 10 PM
Wonders of Creation: On the Steps at SDMA
The San Diego Museum of Art
Saturday, November 23 from 1 PM - 5 PM
Holiday Market
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Saturday, November 23 from 10 AM - 4 PM
Holiday Market at Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
News
November Annual Passholder Offers
Museum Closures during November:
-The Fleet Science Center will open at 11:30 AM on 11/22.
Deals for Active Annual Passholders
In celebration of our 10th Anniversary, our Park friends have generously extended exclusive* offers throughout the year for current Explorer Annual Passholders.
Balboa Park Visitors Center
- 10% discount in the gift shop during the month of November.
- Discount excludes food/drink items, books, tickets, and sale items.
Gift Shop and Café at the San Diego Natural History Museum
- 10% discount at Gold Leaf during the month of November.
- 10% discount at the café at The Nat during the month of November.
Fleet Science Center
- $5 IMAX documentary ticket for each eligible Annual Passholder on the first Sunday of each month all year.
The Prado Restaurant
- 10% off on food and non-alcoholic beverages all year (Cannot be used on holidays or in combination with other discounts, promotional menus, or happy hour)
United Nations Gift Shop
- 10% off any item all year
*Must have valid Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass present to receive discounts.
A Message from Explorer
Explorer Family Day is on November 23
Bring the whole family to the Spanish Village Art Center in the Balboa Park Cultural District on Saturday, November 23 from 10 AM - 3 PM for a day of adventure at the next Explorer Family Day! There will be a fun activity for all ages and prizes to win. Keep an eye on your inbox and our social media for all the details coming soon—you won’t want to miss it!
Explorer Family Day
