San Diego Museum Month returns — here’s what’s new

The 35th annual celebration of SD’s arts and culture scene will offer half-off admission at 70+ participating cultural attractions Feb. 1-Feb. 29, 2024.

A dark room at the WNDR Museum San Diego displays the "INSIDEOUT" exhibition featuring structure surrounded by glowing lights.

The “INSIDEOUT” exhibition by Studio Leigh Sachwitz at WNDR Museum San Diego.

Photo via Tyler Curtis + WNDR Museum

The San Diego Museum Council’s beloved San Diego Museum Month returns Thursday, Feb. 1-Thursday, Feb. 29 — an annual celebration of SD’s arts and culture that offers 50% off admission at 70+ participating attractions.

You know we love our local museums and exhibitions, so let’s explore what’s new for Museum Month in 2024.

A white and grey wolf with piercing eyes stares at the camera while two other wolves sit in the background at the California Wolf Center in Julian in San Diego's mountains.

The California Wolf Center in Julian is participating in San Diego Museum Month 2024 for the first time.

Per the Museum Council, these participants are new this year:

Museum Month is also an officially endorsed project of World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 — making it the first time the program has expanded into Tijuana and Baja California.

Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center

The CPMCC is located in the brick building on the right, adjacent to Chicano Park.

Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

We also recommend visiting:

SD Old Point Loma Lighthouse Cabrillo Landmarks Guide

The Old Point Loma Lighthouse at Cabrillo National Monument.

Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

Did you know? More than 110,000 people enjoyed the Museum Month deal last year. You can now grab your Museum Month pass at 80+ San Diego County libraries, or download a digital pass via the Museum Council’s site starting Thursday, Feb. 1.

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