Over 1000 acres of gardens, the nation's largest urban cultural park. Home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo, the Park has an ever-changing calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and classes—all in the beautiful and timeless setting of this must-see San Diego attraction.

The California Tower houses a 100-bell carillon chimes are heard at the quarter hour and a noon bell concert.

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MUSEUMS in Balboa Park

American Indian Cultural Center and Museum
Casa De Prado Theater
Japanese Friendship Garden
Marston House
Mingei International Museum
Museum of Photographic Arts
San Diego Aerospace Museum
San Diego Art Institute

San Diego Automotive Museum
San Diego Hall of Champions
San Diego Historical Society Museum
San Diego Junior Theatre
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
San Diego Museum of Art
San Diego Museum of Man
San Diego Natural History Museum San Diego Zoo
Spanish Village Art Center
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Starlight Theatre at Starlight Bowl
Timken Museum of Art
The Globe Theatres
United Nations Building
Veteran's Memorial Center Museum
World Beat Center

Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater/Science Center
"Omnimax" film format with a 3D tour, to the moon and planets, under the ocean and other times. The science center offers fun, instructive exhibits.