SD Natural History Museum
Here for nature. Explore the natural history of Southern & Baja California.
đŁď¸ Make Your Voice Heard: Repeal Paid Parking in Balboa Park
đŁď¸ Make Your Voice Heard: Repeal Paid Parking in Balboa Park
đ Love Bites: Secret Society of Adultologists
đ Love Bites: Secret Society of Adultologists
The Secret Society of Adultologists is a 21+ after hours event featuring treasures from our collection, craft cocktails, beer, music, food, crafts, and more. Experience The Nat in a whole new way.
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Museum Month
Museum Month
Get 50% off general admission to 70+ museums throughout the month of February with the San Diego Museum Month pass.
Nat at Night
Nat at Night
The Nat is open late on select Fridays! Half-off admission after 5 PM includes access to our rooftop bar, exhibitions, and more.
Nat Talks
Nat Talks
Nat Talks are given by Museum scientists and outside experts from around the country who speak on a wide array of topics including the latest in scientific research, history, art, conservation, and the natural world. Lecture topics often coincide with the latest exhibitions at the Museum. Come enjoy one or all of the talks below in our state-of-the-art Charmaine and Maurice Kaplan Theater.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Located in beautiful Balboa Park, The Nat features the natural history and unique biodiversity of Southern California and Baja California. No two visits are alikeâthereâs always something new to discover. Check out our daily schedule of activities, programs, films, and events.
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Plan Your Visit
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đ Whale Watching
đ Whale Watching
Whale watching with trained Museum Whalers, museum-trained volunteer naturalists from the San Diego Natural History Museum.
𼞠Take a Hike With the Canyoneers
𼞠Take a Hike With the Canyoneers
Canyoneers are trained naturalists who offer free, guided nature hikes throughout the County.
EDUCATOR RESOURCES
Nature to You Loan Library
Nature to You Loan Library
San Diego Natural History Museum Nature to You Loan Program
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⨠New Year, New Programming, Same Us!
⨠New Year, New Programming, Same Us!
Itâs been an exciting yearâwe brought you a new exhibition, and now, a new roof! We appreciate your patience during our partial closure, and with the new year weâre excited to bring back the activities youâve been missing. To keep you on track with whatâs going on in the next six months, we made this guide so you know what to look forward to.
Announcing Our First Cohort of Climate Resilience Fellows
Announcing Our First Cohort of Climate Resilience Fellows
Weâre thrilled to announce our very first cohort of Climate Resilience Fellows in collaboration with San Diego Canyonlands. Ten fellows have been selected to help advance climate solutions in San Diego through training and skills development related to climate resilience, Nature-based Solutions, community outreach, habitat restoration, and more.
Weâre Exploring One of the Most Understudied Places on Earth
Weâre Exploring One of the Most Understudied Places on Earth
Scientific expeditions can be thought of as the first step in conservationâthey are a way to gather baseline data on the plants and wildlife that exist in a specific area, which can then inform actions to protect it. Sierra de las Cacachilas is an extremely biodiverse and perhaps equally understudied area at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula, and our scientists visited this amazing place to learn all about it.
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Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Thinking about applying to a job at the San Diego Natural History Museum? Here are some benefits to consider.
Want to Volunteer?
Want to Volunteer?
The San Diego Natural History Museum's volunteers serve as hosts, teachers, nature guides, preparers of scientific specimens, and more. All are welcome to apply.
#LoveTheNat. Donate or Become a Member today.
#LoveTheNat. Donate or Become a Member today.
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