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Resident FREE TUESDAYS at Balboa Park

By Erika Veduccio, Publisher, Macaroni Kid Carlsbad-Encinitas-Solana Beach September 8, 2016
Now that the kids are Back at School its time to take a day or even a few hours for you!  Yes, I know your To-Do list is 3 pages long (mine is too).  I know you SHOULD clean the garage, or even take your mom out for lunch. How about this idea instead? Take a day off from work, head down to beautiful San Diego & explore Balboa Park on a Tuesday. Your visit will be guilt free because every Tuesday, residents have free admission to select museums.  Pack a lunch, explore and take some time out for you..

First Tuesday
  • Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
  • Centro Cultural de la Raza
  • San Diego Model Railroad Museum
  • San Diego Natural History Museum**
  • The Timken Museum of Art is always free
Second Tuesday:
  • Museum of Photographic Arts
  • San Diego History Center**
  • Veterans’ Museum and Memorial Center
Third Tuesday:
  • San Diego Art Institute
  • Mingei International Museum
  • San Diego Museum of Art
  • San Diego Museum of Man
  • Japanese Friendship Garden

Fourth Tuesday:

  • San Diego Air & Space Museum** (See Special Information at bottom) **SDASM will not be open for free on Tuesday, December 22. Regular Free Tuesday schedule will resume January 26)
  • San Diego Automotive Museum (last admission 3:45pm)**
  • San Diego Hall of Champions
  • SELECT House of Pacific Relations International Cottages
  • The Timken Museum of Art is always free

Some things to consider:
  • *Some museums may offer complimentary admission to their permanent collections only and charge admission to special exhibitions or films.
  • Some museums may require ID for minors
  • ** Does not include admission to special exhibitions at San Diego Air & Space Museum or special exhibitions at San Diego Automotive Museum. 
  • Due to large crowds and for visitor safety some museums may restrict entrance to strollers.

Looking for other ways to explore and relax?  Don't forget to visit the Botanical Gardens the FIRST TUESDAY of every month.  Want the details, click here! No need to feel guilty, admission is FREE too.  Enjoy your time off & enjoy taking care of YOU.