Members get invited to members-only events and enjoy behind-the-scenes access and the chance to preview exhibitions before they open to the public. With year-round general admission, take advantage of family-oriented programs including Family Days, Nature & Me Storytime, and The Backyard, a play space for kids 5 and under. And don’t forget that members enjoy discounts on programs such as Nat Talks and after-hours events including the Secret Society of Adultologists.
We're not yolking around—the Member Egg Hunt is back for 2026! Bring the kiddos and hunt for eggs in our exhibits, meet animal ambassadors, and more.
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Nat members and Balboa Park Explorer passholders are invited to join us for exclusive early hours.
During the Big Exchange, members of The Nat enjoy free reciprocal admission to more than fifty cultural and arts institutions across San Diego.
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Nat members and Balboa Park Explorer passholders are invited to join us for exclusive early hours.
Nat members and Balboa Park Explorer passholders are invited to join us for exclusive early hours.
Nat members and Balboa Park Explorer passholders are invited to join us for exclusive early hours.