New! Turn your museum visit into Sunday Funday with the addition of brunch at The Nat.
Plan a Sunday visit that includes the full Nat experience, from bones to barnacles to brunch. After you’ve explored the galleries, head up to the roof to grab a bite and drink while soaking up the sunshine on our patio.
When it comes to brunch, we mean business. That’s why we’re partnering with Johnny Rivera, local restaurateur known for starting the “Brunch Revolution“ with Hash House a Go Go, Great Maple, and the viral BLT Bloody Mary. Rivera will be hosting a pop-up rooftop brunch on three dates this summer, featuring rotating restaurant concepts:
Your favorite Nat bartenders will be offering thirst-quenching mocktails, mimosas, and Bloody Marys. Enjoy it all with sweeping views of Balboa Park as the backdrop.
Brunch will be available 10 AM–2:30 PM on each date. Seating is open, casual, and first-come, first-served. Food and beverages may be purchased a la carte, similar to Nat at Night. The rooftop is popular, so there may be a wait at times. (Interested in reserved seating? VIP brunch experience coming soon).
Those looking for a different flavor of breakfast are in luck: head down to the Atrium for tacos, burritos, and bowls from The Craft Taco at The Nat. They also have the best coffee and matcha in Balboa Park, but we’re a little biased.
Access to the rooftop brunch requires Museum admission. All purchases support our mission to conserve nature through science and discovery.
Indulge in the ultimate brunch with an all-inclusive experience: reserved rooftop seating, a plated meal, drinks, and an exclusive one-hour tour of the Museum’s back hallways, collections areas, and other spots that are normally off view to visitors.
Getting here: We suggest taking the bus or ride-share—you'll arrive steps away from our front doors (plus, avoid parking hassles and minimize your carbon footprint). Learn more about parking and directions here.
* NOTE: Dates and hours are subject to change; always check this page for up-to-the-minute information. Capacity for the rooftop is limited.