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Resident Free Days
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.
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First Tuesday
San Diego Natural History Museum (Not valid for films)
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Second Tuesday
San Diego Air & Space Museum (Not valid for special exhibitions) – Excluding December due to December Nights. There will be no Free Tuesday in January and will be closed to the public.
The Veterans Museum at Balboa Park
Comic-Con Museum – Excluding November and December
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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.
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Fourth Tuesday
San Diego Automotive Museum – Except in September and December
Japanese Friendship Garden (March only)
Museum of Us – Except December. Free admission does not include California Tower tours or annual membership to the Museum. California Tower tours are available on Residents Free Days for $10 per person and can be booked online or in-person. The “Cannibals: Myth & Reality” exhibition will be closed on Free Tuesdays.
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Fifth Tuesday
Regular admission prices are in effect
The City’s Botanical Building is currently closed due to renovations.
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 are subject to change WITHOUT NOTICE. Please check with individual venues if you have any questions.
