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 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 for 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
- Centro Cultural de la Raza
- San Diego Model Railroad Museum
- San Diego Natural History Museum (Not valid for 3-D films)
- The Timken Museum of Art is always free.
Second Tuesday
- Museum of Photographic Arts
- San Diego History Center
- Veterans' Museum and Memorial Center
- The Timken Museum of Art is always free.
Third Tuesday
- San Diego Museum of Art
- San Diego Museum of Man
- Japanese Friendship Garden
- The Timken Museum of Art is always free.
Fourth Tuesday
- San Diego Air & Space Museum (Not valid for special exhibitions)
- San Diego Automotive Museum
- SELECT House of Pacific Relations International Cottages
- San Diego Art Institute
- The Timken Museum of Art is always free.
Fifth Tuesdays
- Regular admission prices are in effect
The City's Botanical Building is open every day except Thursday. Admission is always free.
Some museums may offer complimentary admission to their permanent collections only and charge for admission to special exhibitions, showings, and events. Please call individual museums for information.
Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at most museums, but some museums have different minimum ages that require an adult. Please verify the minimum age for the museums you wish to visit..
Dates and operating hours subject to change. Please check with individual venues if you have any questions.