Experience the museums of Balboa Park in an easy and affordable way with the Balboa Park Explorer Pass. For one price, the Pass provides admission into as many as 16 of Balboa Park’s museums and attractions at an incredible savings over purchasing individual admission tickets.
There are Explorer Pass options that fit any itinerary or interest.
Just planning a quick visit? Choose the Limited Explorer Pass, which allows you to go to up to four of the park’s participating museums listed below in one day. The cost is $56 for adults (ages 13+) and $35 for children (ages 3-12).
Have more time to explore Balboa Park? Then the Parkwide Pass makes the most sense, offering admission to all of the participating Balboa Park museums over seven consecutive days. The cost is $67 for adults (ages 13+) and $43 for children (ages 3-12).
Planning on coming back again and again? Then the Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass is right for you, offering general admission to the participating cultural institutions year round. The cost is $229 for a family (of up to two adults and up to four children ages 3 to 17). For individual adults (ages 18+), the cost is $129. For seniors (ages 65+) and full-time students, the cost for an annual pass is $99.
Participating institutions include:
Special exhibitions may require additional fees.
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