San Diego Museums Free on Tuesdays

As a public service the San Diego park organizations offer free admission on a rotating basis on the first four Tuesdays of the month.  Most of the museums are in Balboa Park but a few are outside Balboa Park.  Tuesdays the museums are free to San Diego City & County residents (with ID), active military & their dependents.  Please note: Some museums may offer complimentary admission to their permanent collections only and charge admission to special exhibitions or films.  Also note: Some museums may require ID for minors.  Due to large crowds and for visitor safety some museums may restrict entrance to strollers.

The Timken Museum of Art is always free.

The first Tuesday of the month the following museums are free:

• Ruben H. Fleet Science Center
• San Diego Model Railroad Museum
• San Diego Natural History Museum
• San Diego Botanical Garden (Encinitas)
• California Surf Museum (Oceanside)

The second Tuesday of the month the following museums are free:

• The Museum of Photographic Arts
• The Museum of San Diego History
• The Veteran’s Museum and Memorial Center
• The California Surf Museum (Oceanside)

The third Tuesday of the month the following museums are free:

• San Diego Art Institute
• Mingei International Museum
• San Diego Museum of Art
• San Diego Museum of Man
• Japanese Friendship Garden
• The California Surf Museum (Oceanside)

The fourth Tuesday of the month the following museums are free:

• San Diego Air & Space Museum 
• San Diego Automotive Museum 
• San Diego Hall of Champions (Sports)
• House of Pacific Relations International Cottages
• The California Surf Museum (Oceanside)