San Diego Natural History Museum

1788 El Prado, San Diego, California 92101 USA

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Opens Fri 10a

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“the third oldest scientific institution west of the Mississippi”

The San Diego Natural History Museum was founded in 1874 as the San Diego Society of Natural History. The present location of the museum in San Diego's Balboa Park was dedicated on January 14, 1933. It is the third oldest scientific institution west of the Mississippi and the oldest in Southern California.

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Tia S.

August 23, 2024

So much to see and learn about in one place. Great for the family and curious minds. Interesting info about fire in a chaparral ecosystem and seeing the transformation of parts of San Diego.... Read more

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Geri G.

August 07, 2024

Came here with our 7 year old and he loved it. There are so many things to see and do. The museum is 4 levels and the layout is very easy to work from the top down so you don't miss a thing. You... Read more

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Denise A.

July 25, 2024

First Stop on my Balboa Park Museum Adventure It was alright. It's summer so there's summer campers and tourists but it's San Diego so ... the kids got a good laugh at the selfies I took. Great... Read more

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