Balboa Park - Free Tuesdays

Several Park museums offer free general admission on a rotating basis throughout each month to residents of the City and County of San Diego, and to active military personnel and their dependents.

Some museums may offer complimentary admission to their permanent collections only and charge admission to special exhibitions, attractions, films, showings, and events.

Due to large crowds and visitor safety, access for organized groups and strollers may be restricted. Tour groups/organized groups should refer to individual organization websites for scheduling information and supervisor/chaperone ratios required.

Please be prepared to present a photographic ID with your address.

First Tuesday

Fleet Science Center

San Diego Natural History Museum (Not valid for films)

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Second Tuesday

San Diego Air & Space Museum (Not valid for special exhibitions)

The Veterans Museum at Balboa Park

Comic-Con Museum

Third Tuesday

San Diego Museum of Art (Not valid for special exhibitions)

Japanese Friendship Garden (Excluding March, which will occur on the 4th Tuesday)

Mingei International Museum 

The Old Globe – Free one-hour Behind-the-Scenes Tour on a first come, first served basis. We begin promptly at 10:30 AM to ensure a timely finish at 11:30 AM. Access to spaces are subject to availability based on our year-round production schedules. Ages 8+ only, masks required. For groups of 10 or more, please fill out this form to schedule a separate tour, or visit our main page for more info or additional tour dates.

Fourth Tuesday

San Diego Automotive Museum  – Except in December

Japanese Friendship Garden (March only)

Fifth Tuesday

Regular admission prices are in effect