San Diego Natural History Museum

Nat at Night

The third Friday of every month.

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Whale hello there

Gray whale watching season is here

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Come In. Geek Out.

Open 10 AM-5 PM (closed Wednesdays)

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Hit the trails.

Join guided hikes with our Canyoneers

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From the Field

Read what our scientists are up to

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Masks are strongly recommended when visiting the Museum.

Films

Ocean Oasis

Dinosaurs of Antarctica

Micro Monsters

Events

25 Mar
Nature Hike: Cancelled: Santa Ysabel (Santa Ysabel East to Nature Center)
- Saturday, March 25, 2023 9 AM
1 Apr
Member Exclusive—Spring Fling Egg Hunt
- Saturday, April 1, 2023 8:30 AM
1 Apr
Meet Huxley the Harris's Hawk
- Saturday, April 1, 2023 10 AM
2 Apr
Nature Hike: Palomar Mountain State Park (Thunder Spring & Chimney Flats)
- Sunday, April 2, 2023 9:30 AM
4 Apr
Resident Free Day
- Tuesday, April 4, 2023 10 AM
8 Apr
Nature Hike: Pacific Crest Trail (Eagle Rock)
- Saturday, April 8, 2023 8 AM

Science Never Stops

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

Students Bring Historic Collections into Focus

Building Exhibitions, Sustainably

Four Ways to Learn About Birds This Winter

Arctic Bird Bone Found in San Diego: Here’s What It Means

New Fossil Saber-tooth Predator Described from Museum Collection

Witnessing Condor Conservation from Baja California's Tallest Peaks

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.