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  • Nat at Night
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    Open 10 AM-5 PM
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Masks are strongly recommended when visiting the Museum.

Exhibitions

Caught on Camera

Expedition Baja

Living Lab


Films

Ocean Oasis

Titanosaur

Wings Over Water


Events

  • 10 Jun
    Nature Hike: Torrey Pines State Reserve (Marsh Trail)
    • Saturday, June 10, 2023 8 AM
  • 10 Jun
    Exploring Nature's Canvas: An Introduction to Nature Photography in Balboa Park
    • Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:45 AM
  • 13 Jun
    Keep Looking Up–The Powerful Healing of Birding
    • Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7 PM
  • 16 Jun
    Member Exclusive—Balboa Park Night Hike
    • Friday, June 16, 2023 6:30 PM
  • 17 Jun
    Meet Huxley the Harris's Hawk
    • Saturday, June 17, 2023 10 AM
  • 17 Jun
    Nature Hike: Tecolote Canyon Natural Park (Tecolote Canyon)
    • Saturday, June 17, 2023 4 PM

Science Never Stops

Balancing the Needs of Wildlife and People

Residents Become Canyon Stewards

The Future of Our Past

A Turtle-y Cool Fossil Find

Something to Rely On: Why Coastal Resiliency Matters

Vireos on the Verge

Our Dead Stuff is Very Much Alive

Species and Ecosystems Don’t Stop at Borders. Why Should Research and Conservation?

Paving the Way: Remembering The Nat's Founding Mother

Tales from the Trails: A Q&A with our Canyoneers

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.

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Museum Hours

  • Monday-Thursday: 10 AM–7 PM
  • Saturday-Sunday: 10 AM– 5 PM
  • Open until 10 PM on Fridays in summer for Nat at Night.

Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Museum Guide

To prepare for a visit to the Museum, you can download or print a copy of this PDF
Plan ahead and review our current visitation guidelines. 

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San Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El Prado, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101

619.232.3821
877.946.7797 (Toll Free) 

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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 121390
San Diego, CA 92112-1390