For one price, you can enjoy general admission to up to 16 participating museums in the Balboa Park Cultural District including the San Diego Natural History Museum. With one-day, seven-day, and Annual Pass options, the Balboa Park Explorer Pass is an affordable and convenient way to explore all that the Cultural District has to offer.
Parkwide Pass: One admission* to each of the 16 participating museums. Pass is valid for seven consecutive days, beginning with the day of first use.
Limited Pass: One admission* to up to four participating museums. Pass is valid for one day, on the day of first use.
Annual Pass: Unlimited general admission to 16 participating museums in the Balboa Park Cultural District for 365 days from the date of purchase. Special pricing is available for families, seniors, and college students. Visit Explorer.BalboaPark.org to see a full list of Annual Passholder benefits.
Where to purchase: Balboa Park Explorer Passes are available for purchase online or in person at the Balboa Park Explorer kiosk located near the Museum Admissions Desk. The kiosks accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.
Please note: Balboa Park Explorer Passes provide general admission only and are not valid for certain events, special exhibitions, and programs. *The Parkwide and Limited Passes do not provide re-entry across multiple days. Check with each venue for more information on same-day re-entry privileges.