San Diego Natural History Museum

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3.7(1,012)
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Open
Closes 7:00 PMBalboa Park
San Diego Natural History Museum is an educational institution featuring natural history exhibitions and a giant-screen theater focused on the natural world. long_description_potoo
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Aug 27

Take a journey through this amazing place we call home. Explore the unique habitats of Southern California and celebrate the abundant variety of life found here.

Aug 27

Rare books, art, photographs, historical documents, and plant and animal specimens come together to prove you don’t need to be a scientist to participate in science.

Collection Highlights
Aug 27

From glittering beetles to spotted skunks, The Nat’s collection is filled with remarkable specimens—most of which are tucked away behind gallery walls. This selection offers a glimpse of some of our most striking and unusual items.

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The atmosphere shifts from a quiet educational setting during the day to a lively, social environment during special events. The Nat at Night programs transform the museum into a unique venue for cocktail-fueled exploration.ambiance_potoo

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Visitors enjoy the unique experience of exploring the museum after hours during 'Nat at Night' events, highlighting the fun atmosphere of the nighttime cocktail parties.reviews_potoo

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Balboa Park
1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Open
 Closes 7:00 PM

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The museum hosts specialized after-hours events like 'Nat at Night,' which features themed cocktail parties such as 'Love Bites' to engage the community in a more social way.story_potoo