San Diego Natural History Museum

Kids Visit Free

All October long

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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

The Story of Earth

Events

9 Oct
Nature Hike: William Heise County Park (Desert View)
- Sunday, October 9, 2022 8 AM
11 Oct
National Fossil Day
- Tuesday, October 11, 2022 10 AM
11 Oct
Nature Hike: San Diego River Estuary (San Diego Estuary)
- Tuesday, October 11, 2022 10 AM
15 Oct
Nature Hike: Guajome Regional Park (Pond Loop)
- Saturday, October 15, 2022 10 AM
15 Oct
Meet Huxley the Harris's Hawk
- Saturday, October 15, 2022 10 AM
18 Oct
Dig into Estate Planning with The Nat
- Tuesday, October 18, 2022 4 PM

Science Never Stops

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?

This Wild Life: Working with Nature to Prep Whale Parts

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.