San Diego Natural History Museum

Come In. Geek Out.

Open 10 AM-5 PM

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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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Films

Ocean Oasis

Titanosaur

Wings Over Water

Events

6 Jun
Resident Free Day
- Tuesday, June 6, 2023 10 AM
10 Jun
Nature Hike: Torrey Pines State Reserve (Marsh Trail)
- Saturday, June 10, 2023 8 AM
10 Jun
Exploring Nature's Canvas: An Introduction to Nature Photography in Balboa Park
- Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:45 AM
13 Jun
Keep Looking Up–The Powerful Healing of Birding
- Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7 PM
16 Jun
Member Exclusive—Balboa Park Night Hike
- Friday, June 16, 2023 6:30 PM
17 Jun
Snapshot Cal Coast
- Saturday, June 17, 2023 8 AM

Science Never Stops

Balancing the Needs of Wildlife and People

Residents Become Canyon Stewards

The Future of Our Past

A Turtle-y Cool Fossil Find

Something to Rely On: Why Coastal Resiliency Matters

Vireos on the Verge

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

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.