The Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass is the easiest and most affordable way to explore San Diego’s iconic Balboa Park Cultural District. Rated No. 3 best tourist attraction in the U.S. by Forbes in 2024, Balboa Park is filled with adventures for art, science, history, and nature lovers, and the Annual Pass offers a convenient way to take advantage of all the Cultural District offers. Better yet — becoming an Explorer Annual Passholder gives you exclusive access to a variety of perks throughout the year as well!
If you’re not already an Annual Passholder, from 11/28/2024-11/30/2024, receive TWO Guest Passes with your first purchase of an Explorer Annual Pass, and explore the Cultural District with family and friends! *Exclusions apply.
Which Annual Pass type is right for you?
Family: An Annual Family Pass is a great way for the whole family to enjoy Balboa Park throughout the year. This Pass includes up to 2 named adults and up to 4 children (ages 3 – 17). Passholders don’t need to live in the same household, and additional children can be added on for an additional price.
Individual: An Individual Annual Pass is great for any Adult (age 18+)! Seniors (age 65), College Students (with valid College/University ID), and Youth (ages 3-17) can get an Individual Annual Pass at a reduced price from the Adult Annual pass!
Explorer Plus: The Annual Explorer Plus Pass is a new Pass type that is perfect for any Adult (18+) who would like to bring a new guest of any age each time they visit Balboa Park Explorer participating museums year-round!
What’s included in your Annual Pass purchase?
With your Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass, you can enjoy unlimited access to 16 arts, science, history, and culture museums in Balboa Park’s Cultural District:
- Centro Cultural de la Raza
- Fleet Science Center
- ICA San Diego, Central Campus
- Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
- Mingei International Museum
- Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art
- Museum of Us
- San Diego Air & Space Museum
- San Diego Automotive Museum
- San Diego History Center
- San Diego Model Railroad Museum
- San Diego Natural History Museum
- The San Diego Museum of Art
- Timken Museum of Art
- The Veterans Museum at Balboa Park
- WorldBeat Center
What are the other perks of being an Explorer?
As an Annual Passholder, not only do you save annually on regular admission to Balboa Park Cultural District museums, but you also receive exclusive offers and discounts:
Exclusive Explorer monthly newsletters that feature upcoming exhibitions, events, and activities.
Explorer Experiences – exclusive events, behind-the-scenes access, tours, and more.
Special-priced tickets to the Fleet Dome Theatre* for IMAX documentary films (Major motion picture releases not included) and the California Tower Tour at the Museum of Us! Plus discounted tickets at the Marston House Museum and 10% off purchases at the United Nations Gift Shop.
Complimentary or discounted admission to select special events and exhibitions.
Access to 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. Learn more about this perk here!
Experience Explorer Mornings at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Every first Sunday of the month, enjoy an entire hour of early access from 9 AM – 10 AM and explore the exhibits before The Nat opens to the general public!
Become an Explorer today at ExploreBalboaPark.org!
