Whether you are an exploring tourist or a curious local, we put all the important information you need in one place to make your visit great!
Please enjoy the following exhibitions, which make up a majority of the museum experience.
As mentioned above, Expedition Baja on Level 4 is currently being refreshed, reinstalled, and will reopen in summer 2026!
Yes! Both Gold Leaf and The Craft Taco are open and ready to welcome you. They are now back in their permanent locations in the Atrium. Museum admission is not required to visit these businesses.
The Fig Tree Entrance (north) is now open, and the Fountain Entrance on the Museum's south side off the Prado walkway remains open as well. The temporary west entrance (off Village Place) is now closed to visitors. Click here for a handy visual (see Entrances).
The lot directly east of the Museum along Park Blvd. has limited capacity due to construction staging, but the additional lots are open. Keep in mind we’re just a few steps away from a bus stop, so public transit is a great option, as is ride sharing. Please note: the city has implemented paid parking; learn more here.
We are open 10 AM–5 PM daily and closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Buy tickets here. We are also open late on select Fridays. Before your visit, be sure to check our website for any last-minute closures or updates!
Here is parking information, directions to the Museum, and options for public transit—there's a bus stop practically at our doorstep! Learn more.
Settle into the 300-seat, stadium-style theater and enjoy nature documentaries and adventure movies on the massive screen. All films are included with paid admission. See what's currently showing.
Cost should not be a barrier to enjoying the Museum. That’s why The Nat offers many free admission programs, including Museums for All, Resident Free Days, and more. Learn more.