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Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction

Get ready for an epic adventure at the U.S. premiere of the Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction exhibition. This is your chance to step inside the TARDIS and journey through time and space like never before. Get your ticket today!

Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction

tokidoki: Twenty Years of Kawaii & Chaos Twenty Years of Kawaii & Chaos tokidoki’s bold fusion of Japanese-inspired “kawaii” (cute) aesthetics with edgy, streetwise design.
SANGRE, SUDOR Y MITO: THE ART AND TRADITION OF MEXICAN LUCHA LIBRE Step into the ring and immerse yourself in the dazzling, dramatic, and deeply rooted world of Mexican lucha libre. Sangre, Sudor y Mito (“Blood, Sweat, and Myth”) is a bold and immersive exhibition that celebrates the powerful legacy, cultural symbolism, and larger-than-life spectacle of lucha libre—Mexico’s legendary professional wrestling tradition.

Growing Up Luann Remember when a dozen eggs cost 80 cents, a loaf of bread was 66 cents, gas was $1.12 a gallon, and cell phones were … what? That was life on March 17, 1985, when a 13-year-old girl named Luann DeGroot first appeared in 79 newspapers, nervously navigating the universal trials of teenage life.
LEARN DURING YOUR MUSEUM VISIT Updated! Everyone can learn through the popular arts at Comic-Con Museum. Whether it’s in our exhibits, our makerspace, on your own, or with a guide, we cater to all museum learners.

Plan Your Next Event Interested in booking an event at the Comic-Con Museum?
Makerspaces Programming Our drop-in making activities allow guests to create, problem solve, develop skills, and learn principles of science, engineering, technology, arts, and math in a creative, project based, hands-on setting.

UNITE THE UNIVERSE: SCI-FI STORIES AS EXAMPLES OF INTERGALACTIC FRIENDSHIP Into the Whoinverse Panel Series Panel 4 This engaging, entertaining, and educational series of fan panels will appeal to Whovians, armchair scientists, and generally curious minds. Bridging science and storytelling, this series explores the real-world science in sci-fi, engaging the world of Doctor Who. August 9, 2pm-3pm.
Echoes from the Galaxy Comic-Con Museum presents: TCM | Julien’s Auctions — Echoes from the Galaxy, their second annual auction event. This year’s Star Wars–themed exhibition features a portion of the world’s largest combined collection, including movie props, concept art, crew items, rare prototypes, vintage toys, and international memorabilia—assembled by some of the franchise’s most respected collectors. Partial proceeds benefit Comic-Con Museum.

SUMMER NIGHTS: ONE NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM PLAY. LEARN. GEEK OUT! This summer, Comic-Con Museum stays open late one Friday every month.
SUMMER NIGHTS: PUZZLE NIGHT! Enjoy an evening at Comic-Con Museum with other puzzle enthusiasts. Whether you prefer to peacefully assemble a new-to-you jigsaw you get in a puzzle swap, try your hand at a competitive puzzle race, or just cheer on puzzle people, there’s a seat at the table for you! There will be puzzling fun for all ages!
Resident Free Tuesday Comic-Con Museum is proud to welcome San Diego County residents to access museum exhibits and experiences for free on the 2nd Tuesday of most calendar months. See policies and restrictions.
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Plan Your Education Group Visit The Comic-Con Museum Education Center offers field trips year-round for school and community groups.
Comic-Con Museum ED ACCESS Field Trip Request Please fill out this form in order to request a free or subsidized visit + bus transportation to Comic-Con Museum.

What is Makerspaces Channel your inner superhero!
Makerspaces Programming Come create with us.
Comic-Con Museum PAID Field Trip Request Please fill out this form if you intend to take a PAID field trip to the museum.

Become a Volunteer Our volunteers are at the heart of Comic-Con Museum. They are essential to guiding our guests and creating an unforgettable popular arts museum experience.
Corporate Volunteer Opportunities As a Corporate Supporter of the Comic-Con Museum, your organization will have access to Museum resources and enjoy exclusive benefits for employees, executives and clients.

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Mission and History The SAN DIEGO COMIC CONVENTION (Comic-Con International) is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation organized for charitable purposes and dedicated to creating the general public’s awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms.
Our Impact As the first new museum to open in San Diego’s historic Balboa Park in 27 years.

Our Neighborhood Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre urban park located adjacent to downtown San Diego.
The Federal Building The Federal Building, constructed in 1935, originally served as a hall to house U.S. Government Exhibits during the California Pacific International Exposition.

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Start: 2025-10-01T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-10-01T23:59:59+00:00

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The San Diego Comic Convention (Comic-Con International) is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation organized for charitable purposes and dedicated to creating the general public’s awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms, including participation in and support of public presentations, conventions, exhibits, museums and other public outreach activities which celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture.

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