San Diego Natural History Museum

Name: San Diego Natural History Museum
Address: 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, US
Telephone: (619) 232-3821
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

Explore the wonders of nature and history through immersive exhibits and live events in San Diego.

4.4(5 reviews)

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The San Diego Natural History Museum offers a diverse range of exhibits covering topics from prehistoric periods to modern environmental threats, including live animal displays and interactive collections. Visitors can enjoy friendly docents, incredible specimens, and hands-on exploration suitable for all ages. The museum also hosts special events like Candlelight concerts, providing a unique cultural experience. With a gift shop featuring sustainable souvenirs and on-site dining options, it's a premier destination for learning and entertainment in Balboa Park.

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1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

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1788 El Prado

San Diego, CA, 92101

(619) 232-3821 www.sdnat.org/

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Exhibit Tours

Guided and self-guided tours through diverse exhibits covering dinosaurs, local flora and fauna, and scientific collections.

Live Animal Displays

Interactive displays featuring live animals to educate visitors about wildlife and conservation efforts.

Special Events

Hosting unique events such as candlelight concerts and educational programs for all age groups.

Gift Shop

A shop offering sustainable trinkets, souvenirs, and educational materials related to natural history.

Educational Programs

Programs and workshops designed for kids and adults to explore science, history, and environmental topics.

Parking Facilities

Convenient free parking available in the adjacent lot for museum visitors.

4.40 · 5 reviews

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Martha GV

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· 8 months ago

The Candlelight Pink Floyd Concert was AMAZING! The musicians were incredible. It was a beautiful experience. I highly recommend these concerts.

Dean G. Propst

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· 9 months ago

Don't buy the optional picture. Great venue with talented musicians, Too bad folks have to talk through performances, cant seem to keep thier mouths shut for a simple hour... It was distracting yet did not take away from what was otherwise a nice and different experience. Highly suggested... Don't buy the photo option... (repeated for emphasis)

Gary Standke

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· 9 months ago

Unfortunately, construction has closed the upper floor. The second floor has dinosaurs and local Flora and fauna. Not much on the first floor. The basement does have artifacts from the collection but with minimal description. Free parking in the lot next to the museum. The restaurant does have some gluten-free options.

Zero Days

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· 11 months ago

Despite there being construction going on, it was still an excellent place to visit. The exhibits go through a wide range of topics, including some live animal displays, prehistoric period, modern threats to species, and science behind some of this. Very cool stuff. I strongly recommend checking it out.

Erin Schroeder

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· 1 year ago

Friendly docents, incredible specimens and collections. Great for us - a couple of history lovers - but also for kids! Lots to see and touch and explore! Check out the gift shop for some beautiful sustainable trinkets and souvenirs.