Residents' Free Tuesdays

As a thank you to San Diego County residents, the Fleet offers Residents’ Free Tuesday on the first Tuesday of each month. 

Free Gallery Admission
Free gallery admission applies to San Diego City and County residents and active-duty military. ID is required. If you do not have a valid driver's license or passport, please bring a copy of a recent utility bill. Note: During school holidays, lines may form as building capacity is reached, and you may have to wait to enter the building.

Reduced Film Admission
City and County residents and active-duty military may purchase any IMAX or digital film at a discounted rate of $9.50 per person with proper ID. Please proceed to the Ticket Counter upon arrival.

Museum Members
Fleet members and ASTC members receive free gallery admission without waiting in line. Proceed to the member’s window at the Ticket Counter to show your member card for free gallery admission and to purchase discounted Dome Theater tickets. Avoid the lines and become a member today! Click here to purchase a membership.

Out-of-County Visitors
Regular pricing applies for all visitors from outside of San Diego County. Please proceed to the Ticket Counter upon arrival. Click here for pricing.

Schools and Groups
Contact a Client Services representative for group rates and chaperone policies on Residents’ Free Tuesdays. Reservations are required to receive a discount.  Our Client Services office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at (619) 238-1233, ext. 806. (The office is closed all major holidays.)

Strollers
Strollers are not permitted inside the building during Residents’ Free Tuesday. Please park strollers in the designated area on the north side of the building.  

For a complete schedule of Free Tuesdays at other Balboa Park museums and cultural institutions, see the www.balboapark.org website.