The Big Exchange 2019

Membership has its benefits—especially during The Big Exchange, a membership reciprocity program taking place May 1-18, 2019. The Big Exchange offers members of participating museums free general admission to more than 30 arts and cultural destinations in San Diego. Simply head to your favorite participating museum, tell your guest services representative that you are there for “The Big Exchange,” then show your member card from any participating museum for complimentary reciprocal admission.

The number of people that receive reciprocal admission depends on your membership level (e.g. a single membership would enjoy a similar access for one attendee at a participating museum; a family membership might enjoy entrance for up to four guests at another participating museum). Maximum of four people per membership. 

Show your current membership card and get free entry to the organizations listed below.

Participating Museums:

*Denotes museums that do not charge admission.

† Denotes a museum whose primary exhibit will close before the end of The Big Exchange.

Please check participating museum websites for exhibitions, hours and closures.

Please note: Corporate memberships and Balboa Park Explorer Pass holders are not included in
this program.

The Big Exchange is a collaborative program of the San Diego County Museum Membership Committee and the San Diego Museum Council, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase awareness, connect, provide services and advocate for the diverse museums within our membership.

If you are interested in learning more about the San Diego Museum Council, click here.