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
To Catch a Fish at Mingei International Museum
The following exhibits are included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.
Rooted in Wonder: Art Youth Exhibition
Centro Cultural de la Raza
On view June 6 - June 28
America at 250: San Diego 1776-2026
San Diego History Center
Opening June 18
To Catch a Fish
Mingei International Museum
Ongoing
Ragamala Paintings from the Binney Collection
The San Diego Museum of Art
Opening June 27
Events
The following events are included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.
Summer Kick Off Family Day
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Saturday, June 13 | 11 AM - 4 PM
Community Art Workshop
The San Diego Museum of Art
Saturday, June 20 | 11 AM - 1 PM
Cars and Coffee
San Diego Automotive Museum
Sunday, June 21 | 6:30 AM - 8 AM
Pride Party
Museum of Us
Saturday, June 27 | 10 AM - 2 PM | RSVP required
Events are subject to change. Please contact each organization for the most up-to-date information.
Pride Party at Museum of Us
News
Museum Closures
Museum Closures
- ICA San Diego Central is currently closed for exhibit changes and will reopen on 6/13.
- Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum will close early at 5 PM on 6/4, 6/6, 6/7, 6/13, 6/14, and 6/16. The Museum will also close early at 3 PM on 6/20 and the Lower garden will close early at 4:30 PM on 6/27 for special events.
- Timken Museum of Art will close early at 1 PM on 6/14.
Museum schedules are subject to change at any time. Please contact each museum for the most up-to-date information.
A Message from Explorer
Explorer Experience at the San Diego Natural History Museum
Join us this month at the San Diego Natural History Museum! Explorer Annual Passholders are invited to RSVP for exclusive access to the Explorer Lounge during Nat at Night at the San Diego Natural History Museum on Friday, June 12 from 5 PM - 11 PM. Soak in stunning rooftop views, enjoy complimentary sodas and snacks*, check out the newest exhibit Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, and chat with museum educators throughout the evening. Plus, flex your artistic skills by sketching specimens from the Museum's Nature to You Loan Program with supplied drawing materials.
Enjoy everything Nat at Night has to offer, including access to all open exhibitions, lively bars throughout the museum, and the rooftop deck with incredible views and summer-night vibes. Sip a signature cocktail, enjoy food and drinks from Wolf in the Woods, or grab artisan tacos and specialty coffee from The Craft Taco in the Atrium.
Reservations are required, so keep an eye on your inbox for more details and the RSVP form to save your spot! Stay tuned for updates.
*While supplies last.
San Diego Natural History Museum
Things to Do
To Catch a Fish at Mingei International Museum
The following exhibits are included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.
Rooted in Wonder: Art Youth Exhibition
Centro Cultural de la Raza
On view June 6 - June 28
America at 250: San Diego 1776-2026
San Diego History Center
Opening June 18
To Catch a Fish
Mingei International Museum
Ongoing
Ragamala Paintings from the Binney Collection
The San Diego Museum of Art
Opening June 27
Events
The following events are included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.
Summer Kick Off Family Day
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Saturday, June 13 | 11 AM - 4 PM
Community Art Workshop
The San Diego Museum of Art
Saturday, June 20 | 11 AM - 1 PM
Cars and Coffee
San Diego Automotive Museum
Sunday, June 21 | 6:30 AM - 8 AM
Pride Party
Museum of Us
Saturday, June 27 | 10 AM - 2 PM | RSVP required
Events are subject to change. Please contact each organization for the most up-to-date information.
Pride Party at Museum of Us
News
Museum Closures
Museum Closures
- ICA San Diego Central is currently closed for exhibit changes and will reopen on 6/13.
- Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum will close early at 5 PM on 6/4, 6/6, 6/7, 6/13, 6/14, and 6/16. The Museum will also close early at 3 PM on 6/20 and the Lower garden will close early at 4:30 PM on 6/27 for special events.
- Timken Museum of Art will close early at 1 PM on 6/14.
Museum schedules are subject to change at any time. Please contact each museum for the most up-to-date information.
A Message from Explorer
Explorer Experience at the San Diego Natural History Museum
Join us this month at the San Diego Natural History Museum! Explorer Annual Passholders are invited to RSVP for exclusive access to the Explorer Lounge during Nat at Night at the San Diego Natural History Museum on Friday, June 12 from 5 PM - 11 PM. Soak in stunning rooftop views, enjoy complimentary sodas and snacks*, check out the newest exhibit Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, and chat with museum educators throughout the evening. Plus, flex your artistic skills by sketching specimens from the Museum's Nature to You Loan Program with supplied drawing materials.
Enjoy everything Nat at Night has to offer, including access to all open exhibitions, lively bars throughout the museum, and the rooftop deck with incredible views and summer-night vibes. Sip a signature cocktail, enjoy food and drinks from Wolf in the Woods, or grab artisan tacos and specialty coffee from The Craft Taco in the Atrium.
Reservations are required, so keep an eye on your inbox for more details and the RSVP form to save your spot! Stay tuned for updates.
*While supplies last.
San Diego Natural History Museum
