Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea at San Diego Natural History Museum

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

Yokai Community Art Exhibit
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Opening September 4

Traveling Tables of Amistad Pop-up Exhibit
Museum of Us
On view September 6 - 19

Cafés and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec
The San Diego Museum of Art
Closing September 20

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
San Diego Natural History Museum
Ongoing

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

Onyoku Sessions
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Friday, September 4 | 11 AM

Cars and Coffee
San Diego Automotive Museum
Sunday, September 20 | 6:30 AM - 8 AM

Make at Mingei: Learn about fly fishing with the SoCal Fly Gals*
Mingei International Museum
Sunday, September 20 | 10 AM - 3 PM
*RSVPs required

The Flight of Jackie Cochran Documentary Screening
San Diego Air & Space Museum
Friday, September 25 | 1 PM

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

San Diego Automotive Museum

Museum Closures

Museum Closures
- Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum will close early at 5 PM on the following days: 9/5, 9/12, 9/15, 9/18, 9/19, and 9/26.
- Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art will close early at 4 PM on 9/17 and 9/25.
- San Diego Automotive Museum will be closed 9/21-9/28.
- The Timken Museum of Art will close early at 4 PM on 9/23 and will close early at 1 PM on 9/27.
- San Diego Natural History Museum will be closed to the public on 9/25.

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