San Diego Natural History Museum

487 reviews

1 hr

Get immersed in natural history and learn more about the world around you at the San Diego Natural History Museum, also known as The Nat.

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Family-friendly
Indoors
Must-sees
Cruises and water activities
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Adult 13–64 years

$19.00$21.11

Child 4–12 yearsi

$13.30$14.78

Estimated total · $19.00

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Overview

Immerse yourself in the wonders of the natural world at San Diego’s oldest museum! A staple in stunning Balboa Park, The Nat features regional, natural history and biodiversity of Southern and Baja California over a whopping five floors of exhibition space and more.

Enjoy permanent exhibitions, exciting films in the giant-screen theater, a robust calendar of events and activities and the opportunity to see scientists at work. Discover fascinating stories about our natural world when you pay a visit to The Nat!

Location

1788 El Prado
92101 San Diego

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Felix M.
Aug 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, worth blocking a half-day for.

Quinn K.
Jun 2025
The pace worked well with kids. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Ravi B.
Apr 2026
Smooth check-in with no surprises. Highlights matched what was advertised, we’d echo the hype online.

Theo K.
Feb 2025
The pace worked well with kids. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, easily one of the highlights of our trip.

James J.
Jun 2025
Great value versus buying tickets separately. We learned more than expected in a short visit, easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Zara L.
Jul 2025
The pace worked well with kids. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, and we felt we got our money’s worth. (Afternoon crowds were predictable.)

Quinn T.
Nov 2025
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Diego F.
Jul 2025
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. We learned more than expected in a short visit, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Aria H.
Aug 2025
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. even though it was a busy day.

Emma H.
Oct 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Views exceeded our expectations, matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Marcus J.
Aug 2025
Smooth check-in with no surprises. Queues moved faster than expected, worth blocking a half-day for.

Felix Q.
Aug 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Zara Y.
Feb 2026
We’d happily do this again. and overall it was one of our favorite stops. (Would pair nicely with a light lunch nearby.)

Luca K.
Apr 2025
The pace worked well with kids. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, even though it was a busy day.

Emma W.
Apr 2026
Smooth check-in with no surprises. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

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