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
NextGen 2023 Exhibit at ICA San Diego
Visit these amazing exhibits with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass!
PostSecret: Private Secrets, Shared Publicly
Museum of Us Ongoing
NextGen 2024
ICA San Diego
Opens July 13
In Blue Time
Timken Museum of Art
Opens Friday, July 19
A World of Beads
Mingei International Museum
Closes Sunday, July 28
Events
The following events are included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass
Tanabata Festival
Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum
Sunday, July 7 from 10 AM - 4 PM
Docent Led Tour
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Friday, July 12 at 10 AM
Fleet After Dark
Fleet Science Center
Thursday, July 25 from 6 PM - 9 PM
*The event is for 18+ only. IDs must be presented at the entrance. Film not included.*
National Carousel Day
Forever Balboa Park
Thursday, July 25 from 11 AM - 5:30 PM
*Explorer Family Day will be at National Carousel Day! Active Annual Passholders - keep an eye on your inbox for more details coming soon!
Art Library Book Sale
Mingei International Museum
Saturday, July 27 from 10:30 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, July 28 from 11 AM - 4 PM
Tanabata Festival at Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum
News
July Annual Passholder Deals
Early Closures
The following museums will close at 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 18, due to a private event:
- Fleet Science Center
- Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art
- San Diego History Center
- San Diego Natural History Museum
Deals for Active Annual Passholders
In celebration of our 10th Anniversary, our Balboa Park Cultural District friends have generously offered exclusive deals throughout the year for current Explorer Annual Passholders.*
Mingei International Museum
10% off at the Mingei International Museum gift shop in June
Fleet Science Center
$5 IMAX documentary ticket for each eligible Annual Passholder on the first Sunday of each month all year
*NEW!* Access to Fleet After Dark, an after hours experience, for each eligible Annual Passholder 18+ on the fourth Thursday of July, August, September, and October *The event is for 18+ only. IDs must be presented at the entrance. Film not included.
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 Annual Pass present to receive discounts. Annual Pass must be current and active.
A Message from Explorer
See You There!
Our summer Explorer Family Day is just around the corner! Keep an eye on your inbox for the RSVP link to a fun opportunity to spend quality time exploring museums together and catching a free ride on the Balboa Park carousel. Explorer will be at Forever Balboa Park’s National Carousel Day with a fun activity and giveaway goodies.
Explorer Family Day!
Things to Do
NextGen 2023 Exhibit at ICA San Diego
Visit these amazing exhibits with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass!
PostSecret: Private Secrets, Shared Publicly
Museum of Us Ongoing
NextGen 2024
ICA San Diego
Opens July 13
In Blue Time
Timken Museum of Art
Opens Friday, July 19
A World of Beads
Mingei International Museum
Closes Sunday, July 28
Events
The following events are included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass
Tanabata Festival
Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum
Sunday, July 7 from 10 AM - 4 PM
Docent Led Tour
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Friday, July 12 at 10 AM
Fleet After Dark
Fleet Science Center
Thursday, July 25 from 6 PM - 9 PM
*The event is for 18+ only. IDs must be presented at the entrance. Film not included.*
National Carousel Day
Forever Balboa Park
Thursday, July 25 from 11 AM - 5:30 PM
*Explorer Family Day will be at National Carousel Day! Active Annual Passholders - keep an eye on your inbox for more details coming soon!
Art Library Book Sale
Mingei International Museum
Saturday, July 27 from 10:30 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, July 28 from 11 AM - 4 PM
Tanabata Festival at Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum
News
July Annual Passholder Deals
Early Closures
The following museums will close at 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 18, due to a private event:
- Fleet Science Center
- Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art
- San Diego History Center
- San Diego Natural History Museum
Deals for Active Annual Passholders
In celebration of our 10th Anniversary, our Balboa Park Cultural District friends have generously offered exclusive deals throughout the year for current Explorer Annual Passholders.*
Mingei International Museum
10% off at the Mingei International Museum gift shop in June
Fleet Science Center
$5 IMAX documentary ticket for each eligible Annual Passholder on the first Sunday of each month all year
*NEW!* Access to Fleet After Dark, an after hours experience, for each eligible Annual Passholder 18+ on the fourth Thursday of July, August, September, and October *The event is for 18+ only. IDs must be presented at the entrance. Film not included.
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 Annual Pass present to receive discounts. Annual Pass must be current and active.
A Message from Explorer
See You There!
Our summer Explorer Family Day is just around the corner! Keep an eye on your inbox for the RSVP link to a fun opportunity to spend quality time exploring museums together and catching a free ride on the Balboa Park carousel. Explorer will be at Forever Balboa Park’s National Carousel Day with a fun activity and giveaway goodies.
Explorer Family Day!
