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San Diego Museum Month
Get 50% Single Day Tickets All Month
Throughout February, the San Diego Museum Council is offering 50% off admission at 70+ museums across San Diego with the Museum Month pass. San Diego Automotive Museum tickets must be purchased onsite with a valid Museum Month pass.
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.
Basic Annual Membership
Becoming a member guarantees unlimited admission for one year, discounts on party rentals, seasonal reciprocal program with other San Diego County Museums, access to the library, a 10% discount to the museum store, and more!
Enhanced Membership
Enhance your membership by becoming a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Life Member. Enjoy all of the benefits of a Family Membership, plus additional museum rewards. Enhanced levels are tax deductible, minus the fair market value.
Bronze
All the benefits of a family membership, plus:
- 4 additional guest passes (6 total)
- Invited to exclusive museum events
- Discounts to special museum events
- Free registration to the Museum’s car rally
- Gift shop discount of 20%
- Reciprocal admission to museums belonging to NARM, ROAM, AMG, and NAAM
$250/year
Silver
All the benefits of a family membership, plus:
- 6 additional guest passes (8 total)
- Invited to exclusive museum events
- Discounts to special museum events
- Free registration to the Museum’s car rally
- Gift shop discount of 20%
- Reciprocal admission to museums belonging to NARM, ROAM, AMG, and NAAM
- Private tour with the CEO*
$500/year
Gold
All the benefits of a family membership, plus:
- 8 additional guest passes (10 total)
- Invited to exclusive museum events
- Discounts to special museum events
- Free registration to the Museum’s car rally
- Gift shop discount of 20%
- Reciprocal admission to museums belonging to NARM, ROAM, AMG, and NAAM
- Private tour with the CEO*
- Complimentary family membership to gift to person of your choosing
$750/year
The Podium Club
Our premier membership for passionate auto enthusiasts and collectors. Members enjoy exclusive access to private car collections, special travel experiences and events.
Plus, Podium Club members receive:
- 15 guest passes per year
- 50% off additional guest passes (at admissions desk only)
- 20% off private event bookings
- 20% off at the Museum Store (on site only)
- Parking pass for the Museum's back lot
$1,200/year
The Podium Club Lifetime
All the benefits of the Podium Club for life, plus:
- 10 additional guest passes (20 per year upon request)
- Museum Jacket with your name embroidered on it
- 2 tickets to our annual gala: The Party in the Park (1st year only*)
- Tour of storage facility (must be requested a minimum of 1 month in advance)
$12,000
One time purchase
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
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.