We look forward to welcoming you to the jewel box of Balboa Park. As part of our mission, the Timken is committed to offering the best possible environment for our visitors while ensuring the preservation of our Museum's collection for the enjoyment of generations to come.


For the protection of the works of art and our visitors, we require your cooperation with the following Visitor Guidelines. Please note the Timken reserves the right to require that any visitor not following the guidelines or instructions of staff and security or acting in an unacceptable or inappropriate manner leave the premises. If you would like to bring a large group (10 or more), we would appreciate you scheduling your visit in advance with us.

VISITOR GUIDELINES

All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Children cannot be carried in backpack carriers, on the shoulders, nor on the back.

Possession of weapons of any kind is prohibited in the Museum.

All bags, parcels and strollers may be subject to inspection.

The Timken provides a complimentary check room for the following items not allowed in the galleries:

• Backpacks and large bags larger than 12″ x 16″. This includes luggage, larger backpacks, shopping bags, and larger purses
• Umbrellas
  
• Selfie-sticks, tripods, monopods, and photography lighting equipment

We reserve the right to not allow any bag or item in the galleries and to deal with unattended objects as we consider appropriate.

OTHER IMPORTANT VISITOR INFORMATION

Eating and drinking are not permitted in the Museum. Food and beverages must be fully concealed or stored at the designated area near the Front Desk.

Smoking, including electronic cigarettes and vaping devices, is not allowed in the Museum.

Please observe the gray lines on the floor and do not extend hands, feet, or cameras beyond the lines. Paintings and other works are fragile and can be easily damaged.

To preserve the contemplative atmosphere of the Museum, please keep voices low and refrain from cell phone conversations in the galleries. Running or other physical activity that may cause injury or damage is not permitted. The Timken maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abusive, obscene, discriminatory, or otherwise disruptive behavior or attire.

Electric scooters, wheelchairs, or other mobility aids are welcome. Strollers are welcome in the Timken. Wagons or other carriages that are pulled from the front are not allowed.

Photography and video are allowed without a flash unless otherwise noted. Selfie sticks, tripods, monopods, and photography lighting equipment is not permitted.

The Timken does not have public restrooms. The nearest bathrooms are within a three-minute walk of the Museum at the House of Hospitality.

Service animals are welcome. Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed inside the Museum.