Free Tuesdays in the Park

We recommend visiting the park on a Tuesday if possible because as a public service Park organizations offer free admission on a rotating basis throughout the month. Here is what is free on which days:

First Tuesday

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

Centro Cultural de la Raza

Second Tuesday

Museum of Photographic Arts

Museum of San Diego History

Veteran's Museum and Memorial Center

Third Tuesday

San Diego Art Institute

San Diego Museum of Art

San Diego Museum of Man

Japanese Friendship Garden

Mingei International Museum

Fourth Tuesday

San Diego Aerospace Museum

San Diego Automotive Museum

San Diego Hall of Champions

House of Pacific Relations International Cottages

Fifth Tuesday

Normal museum prices in effect.

The Timken Museum of Art is always free.

Veterans Memorial Center is free, donation requested. (http://www.balboapark.org/nav.html)

Getting Around

We Highly recommend taking the tram to your destinations because the park is extremely large and can be overwhelming and the tram is free:

The free tram provides access to Balboa Park’s museums and attractions. Park in the spacious Inspiration Point lot and wait at Tram Central, a shady arbor with benches for the tram will deliver you to into the heart of Balboa Park. Trams pick up from Tram Central every 8–10 minutes. Riders may also board at one of the designated pick-up areas around the Park.

The tram operates seven days a week: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm. with extended hours during summer months.

The Balboa Park Tram is provided as a free public service by the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department. (http://www.balboapark.org/nav.html)