San Diego Natural History Museum

Come In. Geek Out.

Open 10 AM-4 PM (closed Wednesday/Thursday)

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Whale hello there

Gray whale watching season is here

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California Blooming

On view now

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Take a Hike

With Canyoneers or on your own.

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See It for Old Times' Sake

Really, really old times

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Shop The Nat

The A.R. Valentien Cactus Collection

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From the Field

Read what our scientists are up to

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Masks (facial coverings) are required for all guests ages 3+ at this time, regardless of vaccination status.

Films

Museum Alive

Sea Lions

Events

29 Jan
Nature Hike: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (Moonlight Canyon Loop)
- Saturday, January 29, 2022 10 AM
5 Feb
Nature Hike: El Monte Park (Flume Trail)
- Saturday, February 5, 2022 9 AM
6 Feb
Nature Hike: San Dieguito River Park (Coast To Crest Trail—Del Mar)
- Sunday, February 6, 2022 8 AM
12 Feb
Nature Hike: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (Hornblende Canyon)
- Saturday, February 12, 2022 10 AM
15 Feb
Nature Hike: Tecolote Canyon Natural Park (West)
- Tuesday, February 15, 2022 8 AM
19 Feb
Nature Hike: Rancho Jamul Ecological Reserve (Uplands Loop)
- Saturday, February 19, 2022 10 AM

Science Never Stops

Random Questions for Our Library Director and Their (Sometimes) Surprising Answers

Beetles, Biochemistry, and Belonging: Q&A With Our Student Apprentices

Five Best Hikes for Kids

Collections Hold Clues to Pollutants, Pathogens, and Pandemics

For the Birds: When to Trim Trees to Minimize Impact on Nests

Three Great BYOB Trails (Bring Your Own Binoculars)

Nature's Office Politics

Adventures of a CEO: Five years? That went fast!

Ten Great Hikes for Summer

How many Tyrannosaurus rex walked the ancient world? About 2.5 billion.

Our Mission

To interpret the natural world through research, education and exhibits; to promote understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California and the peninsula of Baja California; and to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment.