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When you’ve battled crowds in the Gaslamp and braved the Hall H line, there’s one more essential SDCC stop waiting for you! It’s just minutes away in Balboa Park. The Comic-Con Museum is open all week during Comic-Con and doesn’t require a badge to enter.
Spread across three levels of exclusive exhibits, rare memorabilia, and hands-on fandom activities, this is the off-site destination for fans who want more space to explore—and more time to geek out.
Exhibits You Can’t Miss
Doctor Who: Worlds of Wonder: The U.S. debut of this massive BBC exhibit includes screen-used props, all 17 Doctor costumes, and a life-size Weeping Angel sure to unsettle even the bravest Whovians. Don’t forget to explore the TARDIS Tech Room and Monster Vault.
tokidoki: Twenty Years of Kawaii & Chaos: From Godzilla collabs to Hello Kitty tattoos, tokidoki’s first-ever museum show celebrates two decades of vibrant, genre-blurring design. Giant photo ops and exclusive merchandise await.
Sangre, Sudor y Mito: The Art and Tradition of Mexican Lucha Libre: Created with the Museo de La Lucha Libre Mexicana, this dynamic exhibit showcases authentic masks, match-worn costumes, and the larger-than-life culture of lucha libre.
Growing Up Luann: 40 Years of Comics: Celebrate Greg and Karen Evans’ beloved comic strip with rare originals and curated moments from Luann’s four-decade run.
Star Wars Memorabilia Preview: Echoes from the Galaxy: In partnership with Julien’s Auctions and TCM, this preview includes a screen-used Stormtrooper helmet, a Yoda puppet prototype, and Luke’s production-used lightsaber. Full public auction happens Sunday, July 27 at 10 AM.
Comic-Con Masquerade Costumes Exhibit: See up-close some of the winning cosplay from Comic-Con’s signature event, from Ivy to Strange.
Panels & Programming
Thursday, July 24 – 11:00 AM | Room 9
This Just In! Comic-Con’s Newest Exhibitions
Get behind-the-scenes stories with exhibit creators, artists, and performers—including Rita Vandergaw, Eddie Ibrahim, tokidoki founders Simone Legno & Pooneh Mohajer, wrestler Thunder Rosa, and Luann creator Greg Evans.
Want a Comic-Con 2025 Badge? This Is Your Last Shot
Legend Memberships to the Comic-Con Museum include a 4-day SDCC 2025 badge with Preview Night access. It’s the only official way to still get a badge. Act fast—Legend Membership sales close Sunday, July 27, and will only be sold at Booth #1714 or onsite at the Museum.
Know Before You Go
Location: Comic-Con Museum, Balboa Park
Hours: Open Daily, 10 AM–5 PM
Admission: No SDCC badge required
Explore the Museum, shop exclusive merch, and rediscover your fandoms—old and new.
Which exhibit are you checking out first—Doctor Who, tokidoki, or something else entirely? Let us know below and tag us if you make the trip to Balboa Park!
