Known as the Smithsonian of the West, Balboa Park hosts an incredible concentration of arts and culture offerings including 17 museums and performing arts venues. San Diego is also home to two Tony® Award-winning theaters, historic sites, public art, music venues, dance performances, film festivals, galleries, missions and much more to explore.
Explore the fun during San Diego Museum Month with 50% off admission to 60+ San Diego County museums, historic sites, gardens, zoo/aquariums and more. Just pick up your pass at one of 80 libraries throughout San Diego County or online.
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San Diego is – and always has been – about more than our dazzling beaches and bays. It is a city driven by diversity, culture and innovation in everything from art to theater to food to craft beer and beyond.
February remains the perfect month to discover (or re-discover) the story of San Diego during Museum Month with 50% off admission to more than 60 San Diego County museums, historic sites, gardens, zoo/aquariums and more.
Join us every day in February as we explore a rich world of cultural experiences, including virtual activities, behind-the-scenes tours, and other special museum moments you can only find in San Diego. #SDMuseumMonth
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Guided Tours Led by Docent Historians
Jan 9 - ongoing
Guided Tours at the Maritime Museum of San Diego is your opportunity to learn of the ships' in-depth stories from our trained knowledgeable historians, and enjoy the waterfront sights of San Diego Bay while meeting other people with like interests in maritime heritage and history.
The docent and volunteer community share a wealth of knowledge, and a passion and pride with visitors for this guided tour. Plan ahead and make your advance reservation today.
Choose from two 2 hour guided tours on select Wednesday's. 20 per time slot. 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.11:30 am - 1:30 pm.
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Fun Animal Friday: Zovargo
Feb 24, 2023
Join us onsite for Fun Animal Friday with Zovargo, Friday February 24 from 10am to 12pm.
Zovargo will be introducing our guests to a guinea pig, rabbit, and duck!
The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet, storytime, special craft, and more! Included with Museum admission. No registration required.
**Petting is entirely contingent upon the animals' well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals.
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Secrets and Highlights of Balboa Park
Jun 7, 2022 - ongoing
Explore one of the country’s best urban cultural parks. Balboa Park has a bit of everything, including grand architecture, diverse museums, cultural institutions, and captivating gardens. You will visit spots that even locals don’t know about.
Tour Highlights
Discover the inspiring, quirky, and fascinating history of one of the nation’s largest urban cultural parks Uncover historical and architectural treasures hiding in plain sight Explore a botanical garden’s vibrant collection of more than 2,100 plants Learn about the early 20th century expositions that shaped Balboa Park Find the best spots to photograph Balboa Park’s beautiful Spanish colonial revival architecture
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From the wild west to ghostly hauntings, San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter has an interesting and colorful past. Here are ten secrets to uncover the next time you're visiting the Quarter.
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Music
5 Amazing San Diego Music Festivals
Each with their own unique character and charm
Filled with a mix of national names and up-and-coming talent, here are five music festivals that are well worth marking on your calendar each year.
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Family
Nine Kid-Approved Parks
Some of the best places to play
Whether you are looking for a larger area to roam or swings to push while you watch the ocean waves, here are eight family-friendly parks that are sure to please.
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Accessible Performing Arts
World-class theatre and music performances
Enjoy opera, ballet, Tony Award-winning theatre and the latest in rock, blues or jazz at one of the many disability accessible theatres or performing arts venues in San Diego County.
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