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Discover the most affordable and inclusive way to enjoy the rich cultural and artistic offerings of San Diego’s historic Balboa Park Cultural District. With a Balboa Park Explorer Pass you can visit your favorite museums and more!

Enjoy incredible savings over paying different admission rates at each museum. Simply choose the right Pass option for you - Annual (365 days), Parkwide (7 consecutive days, 16 museums), or Limited (1 day, 4 museums) - and start exploring the Park your way!

Participating Museums

The Balboa Park Explorer Pass can be used at the following participating museums. Click on museum's name to learn more about their offerings and hours of operation.

*Does not include the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Comic-Con Museum, or any of the performing arts venues in the Balboa Park Cultural District.

Featured for November

Now at the Fleet Science Center, Color in a New Light invites you to Discover the darkest of dark, light we can and can’t see, and the magic of mixing hues. This exhibit is included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.

Welcome to the Club! - Black Friday Deal!

Welcome to the club! Get two FREE Balboa Park Explorer Limited Passes when you buy your first ever Balboa Park Annual Pass. Enjoy a year of general admission to 16 museums and share the love of Balboa Park's Cultural District with a couple of friends or family members. Don’t wait! This offer is only available from Friday, November 24 through Monday, November 27. Exceptions and disclaimers apply*

 

*This offer is available to first-time Annual Passholders only. Accounts will be verified for status. Limited Passes will be mailed with the physical cards. Physical cards take between 5-7 business days to arrive. Limited Passes are unnamed and can be shared. Passes must be used within one year from the printed date.

The BEST Deal

Discover the most affordable and inclusive way to enjoy the rich cultural and artistic offerings of San Diego’s historic Balboa Park Cultural District. With a Balboa Park Explorer Pass you can visit your favorite museums and more!

Enjoy incredible savings over paying different admission rates at each museum. Simply choose the right Pass option for you - Annual (365 days), Parkwide (7 consecutive days, 16 museums), or Limited (1 day, 4 museums) - and start exploring the Park your way!

Participating Museums

The Balboa Park Explorer Pass can be used at the following participating museums. Click on museum's name to learn more about their offerings and hours of operation. 

*Does not include the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Comic-Con Museum, or any of the performing arts venues in the Balboa Park Cultural District.

Featured for November

Color in a New Light at the Fleet Science Center

Now at the Fleet Science Center, Color in a New Light invites you to discover the darkest of dark, light we can and can’t see, and the magic of mixing hues. This exhibit is included with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass.

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