Resident Free Days at Balboa Park (Third Tuesday)

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

Japanese Friendship Garden (Excluding March, which will occur on the 4th Tuesday). There will be no Resident Free Tuesday in December, and they will resume in January.

Mingei International Museum  – Except August 2024 in preparation for Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo. Entry Level open to the public.

The Old Globe – Except in January and September, free one-hour Behind-the-Scenes Tours available. In order to participate, please register here. If the link is not working, that means we are full, but walk-ups are accepted 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. 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.

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.