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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

Sangre, Sudor y Mito: The Art and Tradition of Mexican Lucha Libre
Becoming Betty Boop Comic-Con Museum® and Fleischer Studios present Becoming Betty Boop, an exclusive exhibit showcasing the nearly 100-year history and evolution of the iconic cartoon character.

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.
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.

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Into the Whoinverse Panel Series The Villains of Doctor Who. 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.
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.

SHAPING THE FANTASTIC THROUGH MUSIC AND SOUND DESIGN Into the Whoinverse Series Panel 2 Your favorite fantastic worlds in film and television are the product of not just visual effects, but the music and sounds that accompany them. In what ways can sound and music shape our perceptions of that which we see? Join us for an entertaining and educational discussion of the aural dimension of popular media, with a special emphasis on Doctor Who and its history of unique and innovative uses of music and sound. May 24, 1pm-2pm.
BIGGER ON THE INSIDE: DOCTOR WHO GADGETS AND THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY Into the Whoinverse Series Panel 3 Doctor Who’s iconic inventions like the TARDIS and sonic screwdriver aren’t just science fiction, but potential glimpses into future technological possibilities. A panel of scientists and engineers will dive into amazing gadgets including psychic paper, universal translators, and perception filters, and their connection to real-world science. We’ll investigate how the show’s imaginative tech relates to current scientific research and explore how science fiction can inspire real innovation. June 7, 11am-12pm.
FRIENDSHIP IS UNIVERSAL: DOCTOR WHO AND STAR TREK 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.

SUMMER NIGHTS: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS NIGHT PLAY. LEARN. GEEK OUT! This summer, Comic-Con Museum® stays open late one Friday every month.
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.

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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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Museum Closed

Name: Museum Closed
Start: 2026-01-28T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-28T23:59:59+00:00

January 28, 2026 All day

Museum is closed on Wednesdays.

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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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