San Diego Natural History Museum

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Exhibitions

Insects Face to Face
Now open

See outstanding colors, mysterious textures, and alien forms in this aesthetically stunning photography exhibition featuring gorgeous macro photography from the USGS Bee Inventory Monitoring Lab.

Living Lab
Now open

The Nat has a Vivarium—a facility in which we care for our live animals—in the basement of the Museum. We’re bringing these animals out and into the public gallery as part of our brand-new exhibition located on Level 1 just off the Atrium.

California Blooming
Opening January 15, 2021

More than 35 photographs that celebrate the universal symbol of the Golden State’s beauty: the wildflower. This visual survey of California’s diverse and delicately-balanced ecosystems reveals the effects of climate change and other human impacts on our native plants.

Events

Digital Nature & Me Storytime
First and Third Thursdays, 10:15 AM

A new mini-episode every Thursday morning across our social media channels or on YouTube.

Specimen Spotlight: A Visit to the Nature to You Loan Program
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 4 PM

Join us for a special visit behind the scenes at the Nature to You Loan Program. This uncommon library of specimens includes a wide variety of mammals, reptiles, birds and more.

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Science Never Stops

Four Ways Climate Change is Affecting Local Wildlife

Ten Great Hikes for Winter

Endangered Bumblebees: Not Defined as ‘Wildlife’ Under California State Law

This is Winter in Southern California

Three Ways to Help Monarchs this Fall and Winter

What is Community Science Today?

Becoming a Herpetologist

Scientists Discover Giant Flying Bird from Antarctica

This is Fall in San Diego

Learning About Wildfires

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