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SAN DIEGO MUSEUM COUNCIL PRESENTS
Kids Free in October 2026
October 1–31, 2026, up to 2 kids (12 and under ) are FREE with one full-price paid adult and a valid Kids Free coupon. To redeem, please print and present the coupon at the admission desk. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the visit.
Single Day Tickets
Please verify museum hours before purchasing your ticket. Tickets are valid for 7 days from date of purchase. All ticket sales are final. Discount tickets are handled at the admission's desk. Kids under 3 receive free admission.
Balboa Park Parkwide Pass
Discover an affordable and inclusive way to enjoy San Diego’s historic Balboa Park Cultural District.
Standard Annual Membership
Becoming a Member means supporting your community, preserving automotive history, and inspiring the next generation of enthusiasts. Each membership guarantees unlimited admission to a variety of exhibits each year, special member events, and exclusive discounts. Be the first to know what's next by receiving the Monthly Member Newsletter and direct communication from the Membership Director. Join us on our drive to community, passion, and opportunity, powered by automotive legacy!
Corporate Partnerships
A fun way to reward your team or yourself and encourage creativity in the workplace.
Enhanced Membership
Become an Enhanced Level member and take your membership further. Along with upgraded benefits for you, your added support helps fuel events, grow our community, and create more opportunities for everyone who shares the passion for cars.
Bronze
- 2 Adults or 1 Adult and 1 Flexible Guests
- 4 Youth
- 2 Guest Passes
$250/year
Silver
- 3 Adults or Your Choice of Flexible Guest
- 4 Youth
- 4 Guest Passes
- Donor Recognition
$500/year
Gold
- 3 Adults or Your Choice of Flexible Guest
- 4 Youth
- 6 Guest Passes
- Donor Recognition
- Annual Private Tour
$750/year
The Podium Club
The Podium Club is the premier level of membership, created for those who want to make the deepest impact. Beyond exclusive benefits to private car collections and special travel experiences, Club members directly power programs that provide workforce development to young participants who have an interest in a career path in the automotive industry.
$1,200/year
Are you a resident of San Diego?Join us on Resident Free Day
We offer free admission to San Diego County residents with proof of residency. Those unable to provide proof of residency, must still purchase a ticket.
Residents Free Tuesday is the fourth Tuesday of each month (except in September and December) from 10:00am – 3:30pm.
Group Reservations
Organizations include and are not limited to schools, churches, camps, scout troops, medical or social care facilities, tours, clubs, or any other organized group.
Press & Media Tickets
If you’re a member of the press, an influencer, or a content creator who’d like to help share the joy of the museum, we’d love to collaborate with you! Reach out to our team to arrange your admission and promotional coverage.
San Diego Automotive Museum
Balboa Park
2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
Open Daily: 10am–5pm
Last Entry at 4:30pm
Resident Free Tuesday: Last Entry at 3:30pm
FAQ
Our museum is a 17,000 square-foot exhibit hall that showcases automobiles and motorcycles organized into several compelling exhibits. The exhibit floor includes a mix of our permanent collection, loaned vehicles, and thematic exhibits. Expect to spend about an hour seeing the entire space. However, avid fans have been known to spend up to three hours enjoying the car collection!
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Exhibits
Explore rare collections, rotating exhibits, and hands-on experiences that bring automotive history to life.