Welcome to San Diego Blog | April 13, 2012
Balboa Park Free Museum Tuesdays
Yes, you heard it right Museums at Balboa Park offer free general admission on a rotating basis throughout each month to residents of the City and County of San Diego (with ID), as well as to active military personnel and their dependents. This is a great (and not to mention budget-friendly) opportunity to acquaint yourself with some culture in beautiful Balboa Park.
The following is a list of the free Tuesdays available**
First Tuesday
Centro Cultural de la Raza
Model Railroad Museum
Natural History Museum
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Second Tuesday
San Diego Air and Space Museum
Museum of Photographic Arts
Veterans’ Museum and Memorial Center
Museum of San Diego History
Third Tuesday
Japanese Friendship Garden
Mingei International Museum
San Diego Art Institute
San Diego Museum of Art
San Diego Museum of Man
Fourth Tuesday
House of Pacific Relations International Cottages
San Diego Automotive Museum
San Diego Hall of Champions
Fifth Tuesday
Normal museum prices in effect.
The Timken Museum of Art and the Botanical Building are always free!
**Some museums may offer complimentary admission to their permanent collections only and charge admission to special exhibitions, showings, and events. Please call individual museums for information.
Coming Up…Summer Events at Balboa Park
It’s not too early to start planning for these summer events and activities!
Summer Camps for kids | Summer education programs begin in mid-June and continue through August. Dates, times, and prices vary by institution.
Twilight in the Park-2012 Summer Concerts | The Twilight in the Park Summer Concerts are some of the most popular summertime events in Balboa Park… Not to mention they are also FREE! Click the link to view the summer schedule!