Top California Museum Tickets & Passes

Enjoy sightseeing at your own pace and visit two of San Francisco's best art museums with this combo tour that can be used over two days. With a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass, visit attractions such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park at your leisure. Plus, receive admission to the de Young Museum and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA).

Purchase your ticket ahead of time for guaranteed admission to Madame Tussauds San Francisco. See famous figures from San Francisco and around the world at this popular attraction including Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and George Clooney.

Enjoy admission to world-famous Madame Tussauds at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco where you can mix with the latest stars of stage and screen with a local California twist! Go behind the ropes for A-List access and photos! Then head to the iconic Hard Rock Cafe for a delicious meal surrounded by legendary rock and roll memorabilia located right on Pier 39. The Meal at the Hard Rock Cafe includes: ACOUSTIC Meal • Includes tax and gratuity • Entrée: Choose one entrée from any of the following… • Legendary Steak Burgers* • Sandwiches • Salads • *Double Decker Cheeseburger are not available with the Acoustic Rock • Dessert • Chef’s Choice. Beverage Unlimited coffee, tea, or soft drinks.

Explore fascinating aspects of the natural world on display at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Centrally located in pretty Balboa Park, the natural history museum is the oldest scientific institution in California, with a focus on southern and Baja California. Your general admission ticket provides entrance to the museum and a variety of fascinating exhibits that are spread out over four floors. You can also watch films in the giant-screen theater — a great excursion for the whole family!

Visit San Francisco’s historic Presidio District and learn about the man behind the Disney classics at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Admire Walt’s early cartoons and films, and hear about his life through videos and narration from the animator himself. Don’t forget to check out views of the Bay from the museum’s glass wall before you go, and upgrade your ticket to include access to the special exhibitions.

See the bay your way when you make your own Alcatraz combo. Start your day by choosing one adventure from our preselected Fisherman's Wharf activity. Certain days have access to attractions such as zoos, museums, aquariums, transportation tours, and family fun adventures. End your day with a visit to Alcatraz Island. Go inside the prison and experience the audio tour on your personal cell phone. Enjoy the island as long as you would like and return on any boat. Your Alcatraz time slot will be assigned by us and guests do not have to do the Wharf attraction if they just want the Alcatraz portion. Some guests will experience reverse order: Start at Alcatraz/end at Wharf attraction.

Explore one of San Francisco’s most prominent art collections with admission to the Legion of Honor Museum. Set in the headlands above the Golden Gate Bridge, the building’s stunning neoclassical exterior is modeled after the Palais de la Légion d’Honneur in Paris. Inside, discover an impressive collection of ancient Mediterranean art, European paintings and sculptures, and the most extensive assemblage of works on paper in the American West. Upgrade your ticket to include entrance to the Special Exhibits. Your ticket also allows you to enter the de Young Museum at no extra cost.

Enjoy general admission to San Francisco’s de Young Museum, home to one of the city’s most prominent art collections. Seated in Golden Gate Park, you have the chance to explore the rare artifacts of the permanent collections, as well as sculptures and paintings. Upgrade your ticket to include entrance to the Special Exhibits. Be sure to stop at the Hamon Observation Tower before heading out, and enjoy spectacular views of the famed Twin Peaks and the San Francisco skyline. With this ticket, you can also enter the Legion of Honor Museum at no extra cost.

Tour the only Battleship open to the public on the West Coast. During your visit you will hear stories of veterans service, walk the decks of an iconic ship, and watch the most active port operations in the country - the Port of Los Angeles. Your tour includes our free award-winning mobile app with video, audio, and image content on your own device.

SFMOMA houses more than 33,000 modern and contemporary works of art on seven floors. See paintings, sculptures, photography, architecture, design, and media created by masters. Plus, with two restaurants and a cafe, it’s easy to take a break whenever you’re in need to regain some extra energy.

Take a trip through American naval history with admission to the USS Midway Museum in San Diego. This enormous ship, known as the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, now offers a range of interactive exhibits, a self-guided audio tour and numerous restored aircraft across its 4-acre (1.6-hectare) flight deck and sections below. It’s an essential piece of San Diego’s, and America’s, military history.

Enjoy easy access to the California Academy of Sciences with this pre-paid skip-the-line ticket. Walk right in to enjoy the museum's 4-story rain forest, planetarium, and aquarium. Avoid wasting your precious vacation waiting in the long lines to purchase tickets for this exhibit-packed museum. Your admission includes all shows and exhibits, and is a perfect activity for families.

Get behind the scenes at the Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside, San Diego County. The historic site is full of interesting artifacts and stories; this is your chance to learn all about it. This docent-led tour takes you through the museum, church, and cemetery with stories you won’t find on the self-guided tours. Visit the private gardens and other areas of the mission not usually open to the public.

While in San Diego, visit the Mission San Luis Rey, a National Historic Landmark founded in 1798. Your entrance ticket includes several parts of the mission property, and a self-guided tour of the museum.

With the Go San Francisco Explorer Pass you’ll save money on two, three, four or five San Francisco attractions within a 60-day period. Select your favorite activities among a list of 30 including sightseeing cruises, tours, museum admissions, and transportation in and around the city. Use your digital guidebook to help you independently explore the Bay Area at your own pace. No voucher redemption is required; simply save on your mobile phone and enjoy direct entry to attractions. Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two years from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.

Discover San Diego with a multi-attraction city pass that gives you free admission to your choice of 3, 4, 5 or 7 attractions and tours. The Go San Diego Explorer pass saves you up to 60% compared to normal ticket prices, and is valid for 60 days from your first attraction visit. Explore top attractions like the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Natural History Museum, USS Midway Museum, or enjoy popular activities like speedboat tours and full-day bike rentals at La Jolla or Coronado Beach. Your Explorer pass is fully-digital so you'll be able to download it to your mobile device or print it at home, and enjoy contactless entry to your choice of attractions. Please note: You can now enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans change. All passes (purchased by December 31) are valid for 2 years from purchase and only become activated with your first visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.

Explore LA’s top attractions and get up to 60% off admission with the Go Los Angeles Explorer pass. Choose 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 activities from a list of over 30 attractions and tours. Go behind the scenes at Warner Bros. Studios, hop on and off a Big Bus tour, take a selfie with your favourite celebrity at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, or go on a whale watching cruise in Long Beach or San Pedro. Your pass is fully digital – simply display on your smartphone or print at home – and is valid for 60 days from first use. Pass holders also get a digital guidebook to help plan your itinerary as you go. The Go Los Angeles Explorer pass includes: • Choice of 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 attractions or tours • Top attractions including Warner Bros Studios, Big Bus LA Hop-on Hop-off tour, and more • Local-favorite activities including Whale Watching, Hollywood Hills Hike tour, roller-skates or bike rentals in Santa Monica • Digital pass and guidebook • Valid for 60 days from first attraction visit

Our ticket includes entry to our 6,000 sqft content playground. Explore our art galley, then take a journey from disco to hip hop. Our experience staff can assist in taking photos with your camera or cell phone. Limited number of groups per a session. This is not a private ticket.

Sail back into history during this visit to the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Enjoy one of the world’s biggest collections of historic ocean vessels, including five ships and two submarines. You’ll view the USS Dolphin research submarine, a Soviet B-39 submarine, the iconic Star of India and the HMS Surprise (star of the ‘Master and Commander’ and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean films’) among others. A fun collection kid-friendly exhibits, plus an on-site maritime research library, round out the experience.

Experience some of the Bay Area’s top attractions on this Alcatraz and Muir Woods tour that also includes a stop in Sausalito. At Muir Woods National Monument, stare in wonder at the coastal redwoods, some of the tallest trees on Earth. Soak up the charm of seaside Sausalito, and experience Alcatraz in one of two ways—admission to the prison, which includes the ferry ride to Alcatraz Island and the audio tour.

Save time and money with the San Francisco CityPASS, which gives you admission to top area attractions, a cruise on San Francisco Bay, and discounts for shopping and activities. You can choose to visit science and art museums like the Exploratorium or the Walt Disney Family Museum. You’ll have important details like hours of operation right in your pocket with the provided mobile ticket.

Curiosity seekers have no fear. We have the best spot for family fun on Hollywood Boulevard! Strike a pose with a prehistoric cave bear, and lose yourself in Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia. Our 13 galleries of oddities will leave you amazed. Experience the bizarre, explore the mysterious, and enjoy the weird, at Ripley's Believe It or Not!

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Opt for this Palm Springs windmill tour, and try something a little different from your typical celebrity homes or San Andreas Fault tours you’d usually do in Palm Springs. This self-driving windmill tour allows you to explore the evolution of wind turbines on a private wind farm from the comfort of your own vehicle. The tour allows you to exit at each stop and guides you with a curated video.