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Drop-In Makerspace

Our drop-in making activities allow guests to create, problem solve, develop skills, and learn principles of science, engineering, technology, arts, and math in a creative, project based, hands-on setting. Activities are designed to encourage fans of all ages to explore, design, experiment, and build.

Thursday through Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Last seating at 2:30p.m. Dates and times are subject to change.

Neighborhood: Downtown

Comic-Con Museum
2131 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101

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Date & Time

Sep 20, 2024 - ongoing
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Dates & times are subject to change.
Recurs every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Price

Makerspace is included in admission price

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Getting there

2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101

Parking
Free parking is available near the museum and throughout Balboa Park. The closest Balboa Park parking lots to the Museum are the Pan American Plaza Lot and the Federal Lot. However, the use of public transportation or ride shares is strongly encouraged.

Public Transportation
There are two primary bus routes to Balboa Park, Route 120 and Route 7.

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Be an Ocean Connector and join us on a Tide Pooling adventure!

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Field guides will be provided.

Best of all, a portion of your Eco Tour ticket goes to our nonprofit environmental education programs. Learn more at: https://www.oceanconnectors.org/tide-pool-exploration/

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Free Third Thursday

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On the third Thursday of every month, the museum offers free admission to all visitors. No reservations are required for Third Thursday admission.

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