Mindbender Mansion at Fleet Science Center

The following exhibits are included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.

Boarder Crossings: Patinetas, Paz, y DIY Democracy
Centro Cultural de la Raza
Closing August 10

Colors of Nature: Messages from Antiquity
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Opening August 1

Mindbender Mansion
Fleet Science Center
Ongoing

Ripley's Believe It Or Not!
San Diego Air & Space Museum
Ongoing

The following events are included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.

Toro Nagashi Daytime Festival*
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Saturday, August 8 | 10 AM - 6 PM
*The Toro Nagashi Evening Ceremonies on 8/7 & 8/8 require a special event ticket.

Community Market
Worldbeat Center
Sunday, August 9 | 11 AM - 5 PM

Books & Art: Storytime in the Library
The San Diego Museum of Art
Thursday, August 13 | 10:30 AM

Musical Masterpieces
Timken Museum of Art
Fridays, Saturdays, and select Sundays | 10 AM - 12 PM

Events are subject to change. Please contact each organization for the most up-to-date information.

Toro Nagashi Festival at Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum

Museum Closures

Museum Closures
- Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum will close early at 5 PM on 8/1, 8/15, 8/18, and 8/29. The Lower Garden will close at 4:30 PM on 8/22 for a special event.
- Centro Cultural de la Raza will open late at 1 PM on 8/5.
- Timken Museum of Art will close early at 12 PM on 8/23.
- Museum of Us will be closed on 8/24.
- Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art will open late at 2 PM on 8/28.

Museum schedules are subject to change at any time. Please contact each museum for the most up-to-date information.

Perks for Explorers!

Did you know Balboa Park Explorer Annual Passholders get special perks and benefits throughout the Cultural District? As an Explorer Annual Passholder, you receive 10% off purchases at the United Nations Gift Shop as well as discounted tickets at the Marston House Museum. Explorers also enjoy complimentary or discounted admission* to select special events and exhibitions, as well as access to exclusive newsletters and Explorer Experiences.

Newer Explorer perks include a special early access hour at the San Diego Natural History Museum on the first Sunday of every month, where you can start your day browsing exhibits before the Museum opens to the general public. Plus, Annual Passholders can access discounted pricing with 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). This add-on benefit is only available in person at the Fleet Science Center admissions desk. Annual Pass must be active to be eligible for this add-on benefit. For specific questions regarding this offer, please contact the Fleet Membership Office Monday-Friday at 619-685-5713.

Visit the About page on our website to learn more about the Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass perks and benefits. *Special exhibition and film costs are determined by each individual museum.

Balboa Park Explorer Annual Passes