sdnhm.orgThe Nat | San Diego Natural History Museum

-- -- -- Museum Store | Consulting Services | Book an Event |-- Search Search Visit Hours and Admission Parking and Directions Accessibility Amenities Giant-Screen Theater Group Visits Exhibitions Events Calendar Talks and Lectures Book an Event Learn + Explore The Nat @ Home Community Science Whale Watching Canyoneer Hikes Distance Learning Nature to You Loan Program School Programs Science Our Work Research Departments Consulting Services Science News Scientific Expeditions The State of Biodiversity Conservation Priorities Publications Field Guide Join + Give Donate Membership Leadership Circles Planned Giving Corporate Membership Volunteer About Us Leadership Annual Reports & Financials History Blog Employment Contact Us Press Room Museum Store Museum Store Search for Science Never Stops Museum closed, but our work continues Learn more Purchase tickets -- Shop The Nat Wear your love of nature. Explore the shop Purchase tickets -- Nature Now This is winter in San Diego Learn more Purchase tickets -- From the Field Read what our scientists are up to Learn more Purchase tickets -- The Nat is closed until further notice. Learn more . Upcoming Events -- Exhibitions California Blooming Opening spring 2021 More than 35 photographs that celebrate the universal symbol of the Golden State’s beauty: the wildflower. This visual survey of California’s diverse and delicately-balanced ecosystems reveals the effects of climate change and other human impacts on our native plants. Living Lab Now open The Nat has a Vivarium—a facility in which we care for our live animals—in the basement of the Museum. We’re bringing these animals out and into the public gallery as part of our brand-new exhibition located on Level 1 just off the Atrium. More -- Featured Exhibitions -- Events Nat Talk Climate Series: A 27-Year Wildflower Journey Wednesday, March 3, 6 PM What does the future look like for San Diego's favorite superblooms and our wildflower season? Join internationally acclaimed conservation photographers Rob Badger and Nita Winter through their 27-year journey photographing wildflowers and superblooms throughout California and the West. Hosted by The Nat and Climate Science Alliance , this talk is part of a series discussing climate change in our region. So come for the pretty pictures, stay for the science. RSVP Today Member Meetup: Michael Field, Director of Experience Design. March 5, 2021, 9 AM Join us for a casual 30-minute Zoom conversation with Michael Field, director of experience design at The Nat. Do you remember your first visit to The Nat? The thrill of walking through the exhibitions and f eeling immersed in San Diego’s natural history ? It’s one thing to put specimens on display, but entirely another to display them in an interesting and memorable way. RSVP now More -- Giant Screen Theater *-- The Nat @ Home Activities you can do at home Stay busy—and learn something along the way. These family-friendly activities can be done at home or throughout your neighborhood. More . Lesson plans and guides Looking for educational activities for kids? The Nat has lesson plans, online activities, and more for teachers and parents. While many were designed to be used during a museum visit, they contain good background information that is easily accessible for parents offering lessons from home. More. Theater Schedule -- Science Never Stops Help Scientists Observe Raptors Around Batiquitos Lagoon Frog Calls: What Are They Really Saying? Four Ways Climate Change is Affecting Local Wildlife Ten Great Hikes for Winter Endangered Bumblebees: Not Defined as ‘Wildlife’ Under California State Law This is Winter in Southern California Three Ways to Help Monarchs this Fall and Winter What is Community Science Today? Becoming a Herpetologist Scientists Discover Giant Flying Bird from Antarctica Our Mission To interpret the natural world through research, education and exhibits; to promote understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California and the peninsula of Baja California; and to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment. Newsletter -- Receive the latest information about our new exhibitions, programs, events, and more. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy Museum Hours Temporarily Closed 10 AM to 4 PM, Tuesday - Sunday Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Hours subject to change. Museum Guide To prepare for a visit to the Museum, download or print a copy of our guide . (PDF) Important Links Become a Member Volunteer Application Donate Now! Parking and Directions theNAT Calendar Contact Us Press Room Connect with Us San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park San Diego, CA 92101 619.232.3821 877.946.7797 ( Toll Free) 619.232.0248 (Fax) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 121390 San Diego, CA 92112-1390...