San Diego Natural History Museum

Be a force of nature

Your visit supports nature in our region

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Hit the trails

Join guided hikes with our Canyoneers

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Love Nature. Love The Nat.

Your end-of-year donation helps nature in our region thrive

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Helping nature live large

Read what our scientists are up to

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Films

Ocean Oasis

Titanosaur

Wings Over Water

Events

1 Dec
December Nights
- Friday, December 1, 2023 3 PM
2 Dec
December Nights
- Saturday, December 2, 2023 3 PM
3 Dec
Nature Hike: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (Church Spur Loop) New!
- Sunday, December 3, 2023 9 AM
9 Dec
Nature Hike: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park - Jacumba Wilderness (Canyon with a View ) New!
- Saturday, December 9, 2023 9 AM
9 Dec
Nature Studio: Maker Space
- Saturday, December 9, 2023 10 AM
10 Dec
Nature Hike: Hellhole Canyon Open Space Preserve (Canyon View Trail)
- Sunday, December 10, 2023 9 AM

Science Never Stops

Where There's a Will, There's a Way

Watching Paint Dry: One of the Most Exciting Things Ever to Hit the Atrium

Celebrating World Photography Day with... Glass Photos?

This Wild Life: Creating California’s First Insect Library

Collaborating to Conserve Biodiversity—One Kangaroo Rat at a Time

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

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.