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).

Visit two world-famous San Francisco attractions, Alcatraz and Muir Woods, in just one day. Venture into the Cell House of Alcatraz for an award-winning audio tour of the notorious former federal penitentiary. Then stroll under towering old-growth redwood trees at Muir Woods National Monument before walking around the waterfront town of Sausalito. Enjoy admission to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum or the San Francisco Dungeon as part of your package. Hotel transport plus ferry to Alcatraz Island included.

We provide an introduction to the art world that emphasizes how to look at and what to look for when viewing any work of art. By utilizing visual and tactile aids, we involve the child in the techniques, process and artists’ motivations. At the same time, we ensure the adult chaperones (over 18) are entertained as well. After the tour, you'll be amazed by the shared discoveries you have experienced together. In addition, each child is presented with an “Art Appreciation Badge” and gift. Tours in other languages are available for an additional charge.

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.

Visit San Francisco’s historic Presidio District and learn about the man behind the Disney classics at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Enjoy easy access to the attraction with this skip-the-line pass. Admire Walt’s early cartoons and films, and hear about his life through videos and narration from the animator himself. Explore the museum at your own speed, stopping in to see a Disney classic in the Fantasia-themed theater. 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.

Discover how modern computing was born on a visit to the Computer History Museum. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the museum showcases an important piece of local San Jose history and explores the ways computing has made an impact on the world at-large. Super fun demo-lab and hands-on exhibits set this museum apart from the crowd as an exciting option all can enjoy.

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 or the insightful commentary of an audio guide. Your ticket also allows you to enter the de Young Museum at no extra cost.

Enjoy skip-the-line 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 exhibitions, as well as sculptures and paintings. Upgrade your ticket to include entrance to the Special Exhibitions or the insightful commentary of an audio guide. Be sure to stop at the Hamon Observation Tower before heading out, and enjoy spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge 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.

Get to know the chill vibes in Huntington Beach on this late afternoon tour. Visit the International Surf Museum to learn about Southern California's surf culture, ride an electric bike along the Pacific Coast Highway, and visit an historic brewery. Along the way, listen to commentary from your guide to learn about the area and finish out the day roasting marshmallows around a beach bonfire while you watch the sunset.

Explore the wildlife, skyline, and maritime legacy of the San Diego Harbor by land and by sea on this Viator Exclusive tour. Take the wheel of a speed boat during a cruise through the ship-studded bay before hopping on a bike for a closer look at shoreline attractions like Broadway Pier and the San Diego Air Station. Finish with a guided tour of the USS ‘Midway’ aircraft carrier, featuring an interactive glimpse into both US Navy and Air Force operations.

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. For your safety, the below deck tour routes, guided Island Tour, “Battle of Midway” theater, simulator, Virtual Reality experiences, and climb aboard cockpits are temporarily closed. The museum kicks off the aircraft carrier's 75th anniversary with a free kids admission offer - two free kids with every full-paid adult ticket now through December 15, 2020! This offer provides a fun and exciting opportunity to complement home learning for kids. Just bring your adult ticket to our ticket booth to get the free kids tickets.

Get up close and personal with your favorite Hollywood celebrities with this admission to Madame Tussauds Hollywood. This is the only place in Los Angeles where you can rub shoulders with over 125 stars without any of the velvet ropes! Interact with your favorite movie icons, touch Zac Efron's rock hard abs, feel the power of Thor’s hammer in the 4-D theater, and do your best 'insta-worthy' pose for a selfie with Kylie Jenner. Are you ready for the ultimate fame experience?

Pair science with San Francisco nightlife and you have NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences. This is the perfect, child-free way to explore the museum after hours. Make your way inside and enjoy a lively venue of music, provocative science, and exhibits.

Enjoy easy access to the California Academy of Sciences with this pre-paid 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.

Experience the glitter of Los Angeles on a full-day tour from Anaheim that combines the Warner Brothers Deluxe Movie Studio Tour with a visit to Hollywood. The Warner Bros tour features a behind-the-scenes look at the making of movies and TV shows. Then continue to Hollywood for a stroll along the Walk of Fame, photo ops of TCL Chinese Theater, and shopping at Universal City Walk.

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.

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.

The Space Race – check out Gemini Boilerplate MSC-307, Apollo test capsule CM-011, the Mobile Quarantine Facility from Apollo 14, and full-sized helicopters of the type that were used for the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo recoveries. Women In The Military exhibition celebrates women that served in the US military as early as the American Revolution as battlefield nurses and water bearers. Explore the stories of women who served as WAVES in the US Navy, as SPARS in the Coast Guard, and those who served as US Marines. Artificial Reefs – This exhibition explores the reasons for artificial reefs and the use of sunken ships to create them. Hornet Legacy – find out more about this incredible vessels legacy with artifacts related to the other ships bearing her name. Hangar and Flight Decks – see an FJ-2 Fury, the first jet fighter in the world to complete an operational tour at sea. Other planes on show include a TA-4J Skyhawk and an F-8 Crusader, the US Navy’s first supersonic jet fighter.

Get closer to the stars with this combo tour of Madame Tussauds wax museum and a Hollywood-Behind-the-Scenes tour, which offers an in-depth look at the movie industry. Take photos with life-like wax replicas of your favorite Hollywood celebrities such as Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga, and then head to the real-life locations that made them famous, including movie filming locations, the Chinese Theatre, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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!