San Diego Natural History Museum

Caught on Camera

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Expedition Baja

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Come In. Geek Out.

Open 10 AM-5 PM (closed Wednesdays)

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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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Masks are strongly recommended when visiting the Museum.

Films

Ocean Oasis

Dinosaurs of Antarctica

Micro Monsters

Events

2 Dec
December Nights
- Friday, December 2, 2022 3 PM
3 Dec
Nature Hike: Mission Trails Regional Park (Kumeyaay Lake)
- Saturday, December 3, 2022 8 AM
3 Dec
December Nights
- Saturday, December 3, 2022 3 PM
4 Dec
Nature Hike: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (Palo Verde Wash)
- Sunday, December 4, 2022 10 AM
10 Dec
Nature Hike: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (Nude Wash)
- Saturday, December 10, 2022 9 AM
14 Dec
Nature Hike: Tijuana River Valley Regional Park (Dairy Mart Trailhead)
- Wednesday, December 14, 2022 9:30 AM

Science Never Stops

New Fossil Saber-tooth Predator Described from Museum Collection

Witnessing Condor Conservation from Baja California's Tallest Peaks

Three Ways to See Wildlife After Dark

This Wild Life: Inside a Botanical Expedition to Baja California

Four Great Night Hikes in San Diego

San Diego's Rattlesnakes, and What to Do When They’re on Your Property

Four Favorite Wildflower Walks

It’s a Botanical Bonanza! Six New Species Discovered in One Week

Museum Specimen Confirms: Capybaras Once Roamed San Diego

This Wild Life: California's Favorite Frogs—Where Are They Now?

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.