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Explore the natural history of Southern California and Baja California—from past to present—at the San Diego Natural History Museum in the heart of Balboa Park.
Plan your day in Balboa Park's San Diego Natural History Museum with information about tickets, exhibitions, events, films, museum hours, parking, and more.
The San Diego Natural History Museum is a museum in Balboa Park in San Diego, California. It was founded in 1874 as the San Diego Society of Natural History. It is the second oldest scientific institution west of the Mississippi and the oldest in Southern California. The present location of the museum was dedicated on January 14, 1933.
Upcoming. Located in beautiful Balboa Park, The Nat features the natural history and unique biodiversity of Southern California and Baja California. No two visits are alike—there’s always something new to discover. Check out our daily schedule of activities, programs, films, and events.
Explore the natural history of Southern California and Baja California—from past to present—at the San Diego Natural History Museum in the heart of Balboa Park.
For 150 years, the San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) in Balboa Park has been the place where nature lovers gather to learn, discover, and share their love of this amazing place we call home. It’s where the natural world of Southern California and the Baja California Peninsula comes alive.
San Diego Natural History Museum. 461 reviews. #63 of 749 things to do in San Diego. Speciality Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Features fascinating exhibitions and a giant-screen theater showing films with a focus on the natural world.
For 150 years, the San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) in Balboa Park has been the place where nature lovers gather to learn, discover, and share their love of this amazing place we call home. It’s where the natural world of Southern California and the Baja California Peninsula comes alive.
The San Diego Natural History Museum is a nice place for children to learn and explore the past. I enjoyed quite a few exhibits featuring prehistoric animals, but the museum is pretty sparse. It took approximately 45-60 minutes to walk through the entire museum, including my time in the gift shop/cafe. ...
- 1788 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101
For 150 years, the San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) in Balboa Park has been the place where nature lovers gather to learn, discover, and share their love of this amazing place we call home. It’s where the natural world of Southern California and the Baja California Peninsula comes alive.
