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
Fleet Science Center
The following exhibits are included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.
Challenge Accepted!
Fleet Science Center
Ongoing
Graciela Iturbide: Photographs from Colecciones Fundación Mapfre
Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art
Ongoing
San Diego's Lost Neighborhoods
San Diego History Center
Ongoing
Cafés and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec
The San Diego Museum of Art
Opening April 4
Events
The following events are included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.
Nature Studio
San Diego Natural History Museum
Saturdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Docent-Led Museum Tour
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Friday, April 10 | 11:30 AM
Live Poetry with McWhitney’s Poetry Service
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Saturday, April 11 | 11 AM - 1 PM
Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare!
The Old Globe
Saturday, April 18 | 11 AM - 1:30 PM
Events are subject to change. Please contact each organization for the most up-to-date information.
Docent-Led Museum Tour at San Diego Model Railroad Museum
News
Museum Closures
Museum Closures
- Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum will close early at 5 PM on the following days: 4/4, 4/10, 4/11, 4/21, and 4/25.
- San Diego Automotive Museum will close early at 4 PM on 4/24.
- The San Diego Museum of Art will be closed for a special event on 4/23–4/27. Click here to learn more.
Museum schedules are subject to change at any time. Please contact each museum for the most up-to-date information.
A Message from Explorer
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
Things to Do
Fleet Science Center
The following exhibits are included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.
Challenge Accepted!
Fleet Science Center
Ongoing
Graciela Iturbide: Photographs from Colecciones Fundación Mapfre
Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art
Ongoing
San Diego's Lost Neighborhoods
San Diego History Center
Ongoing
Cafés and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec
The San Diego Museum of Art
Opening April 4
Events
The following events are included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.
Nature Studio
San Diego Natural History Museum
Saturdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Docent-Led Museum Tour
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Friday, April 10 | 11:30 AM
Live Poetry with McWhitney’s Poetry Service
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Saturday, April 11 | 11 AM - 1 PM
Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare!
The Old Globe
Saturday, April 18 | 11 AM - 1:30 PM
Events are subject to change. Please contact each organization for the most up-to-date information.
Docent-Led Museum Tour at San Diego Model Railroad Museum
News
Museum Closures
Museum Closures
- Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum will close early at 5 PM on the following days: 4/4, 4/10, 4/11, 4/21, and 4/25.
- San Diego Automotive Museum will close early at 4 PM on 4/24.
- The San Diego Museum of Art will be closed for a special event on 4/23–4/27. Click here to learn more.
Museum schedules are subject to change at any time. Please contact each museum for the most up-to-date information.
A Message from Explorer
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