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San Diego Natural History Museum

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Balboa Park, San Diego

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Ranked #1 for exhibits in San Diego
"Take advantage of free tuesdays for ca residents and military going on in..."(3 Tips)
"King Tut is pretty lame."(2 Tips)
"July 2013 Dinosaur animatronics are amazing!"(4 Tips)
"1st Tuesday of each month is FREE for residents of San Diego County"(2 Tips)

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K12 IncJuly 6, 2011
Did you know? Founded in 1874, the San Diego Society of Natural History is the oldest scientific institution in southern California, and the third oldest west of the Mississippi. Read more
Corey WolfOctober 30, 2015
such a nice place to visit very informative especially for the teenager students,for them this is a perfect place to go. I have visited many museums and that is one of the best.really wish to go again
Kimberly QMarch 5, 2015
Pretty fun place to go. Definitely take advantage of the Free Tuesday appreciation for SD residents/active military. Lots to learn! And the movies are usually narrated by someone famous
Amanda ReussAugust 21, 2019
The Nat offers exhibitions including Unshelved: Cool Stuff from Storage where you can discover a world of specimens on display from their storage collection. Admission also includes the 3D theater!
Tim DengDecember 8, 2016
Awesome museum! Love all the exhibits and dinosaurs. Free for December nights!
Lexy HaynesApril 26, 2014
During spring and summer, take a short walk across the little bridge over the road to enjoy the nearby rose garden. Free!
CarmenNovember 13, 2015
The Mayan exhibition ends Dec 31, 2015. It is one of the most interesting of its kind.
Jokie TolentinoJanuary 23, 2018
Love it! Come in the morning or towards close to avoid crowds.
Nicole BainSeptember 27, 2016
Come early to avoid some of the crowds and plan on spending a few hours here.
Caroline LiAugust 23, 2016
The temporary whale exhibit was beautiful, loved all the photography as well
Suzanne JacobsFebruary 15, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Since they redid the fossil floor, it's so much better than it was a few years ago--worth the membership if you have kids.
Aubra FFebruary 1, 2015
I'm from out of town & bought a ticket to escape a rainy day. I really wasn't impressed. If you have kids, they will probably like it, but it's not very adult-oriented at all.
Katie Gocke-StewartAugust 3, 2010
Take advantage of free tuesdays for ca residents and military going on in the summer and check the web site to see what's free that week
@socalwithkidsMarch 3, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The 1st Tuesday of each month is FREE for residents of San Diego County, as well as active military + their dependents. Be sure to bring photo ID.
TylerAugust 31, 2015
Every age human will love this place.
David LormansOctober 22, 2016
The chalkboard to draw your own skull
MRS B BanegasJuly 11, 2016
So much interesting information. Great exhibits.
Visit San DiegoOctober 18, 2010
Did you know you can go on whale watching cruises with captains and naturalists trained by the SD Natural History Museum? Pretty fun!
Alonda HerronJuly 5, 2013
Check out the Mammoth and Mastadon exhibit! It's great and fun.
Justin GrahamApril 7, 2014
Saw the ONLY pirate treasure ever recovered!
Tracy MickaFebruary 21, 2015
King Tut's golden toe and finger stalls...I'm asking for these in my will.
Jaimee WilliamsApril 2, 2013
Not as exciting as I hoped. I recommend for little children. The movie on bugs is really educational.
Kim NicholsJuly 27, 2013
July 2013 Dinosaur animatronics are amazing!
Jo FrancoMarch 19, 2016
Kid activities are great
arturo elenesOctober 6, 2013
Sundays kids are free and adult ticket includes the movies ;-)
Syl PachecoJuly 14, 2013
Awesome place at a great price
Mary SAugust 27, 2015
Cool museum in balboa park
WiredAugust 23, 2012
Dinosaurs. Mammoths. Giant cats. What more is there to say?
Vivian HandysideMarch 31, 2015
Free museums on Tuesdays! Go!
jakki elzienDecember 2, 2010
just came back from museum and conrad anker talking about his mount meru climb. awesome!
Jonnie FoxApril 5, 2012
See the 3d shark movie and learn about numerous endangered species of shark.
Lindsay MymanJanuary 13, 2011
1st Tuesday of the month = free regular admission (special exhibits not included)
Gerald GapusanAugust 18, 2010
Free Tuesdays; check schedule; great movies included w/ price of ticket; use Entertainment book for more discounts!!!
Jessie WJanuary 12, 2013
The new chocolate exhibit actually smells like chocolate!!
Craig RMarch 17, 2012
Buy tickets online and avoid the line. Sad they don't have a good mobile site.
Laura TullerMarch 17, 2012
Saw the Titanic display, so interesting! :)
Michael KigginsApril 8, 2010
I've been to most of the museums in the park and this one is pretty nice.
CynthiaFebruary 20, 2013
Amazing skull exhibit!
Nellie HathornJune 16, 2016
Dinosaur exhibit
D. G.March 23, 2015
I think this is pretty good.
Valerie MichelleJanuary 20, 2013
Tour the current artist's gallery ~
Mark KelleyOctober 24, 2010
awesome live reptile exhibit going on now!
Eric MJuly 6, 2013
Top floor blows
CynthiaMarch 26, 2013
See the Bugs! In 3D movie
Brittany FitzgeraldMarch 25, 2012
Titanic exhibit. Go see it .
Kimberly D.December 31, 2014
King Tut is pretty lame. Could be done so much better. Really disappointing.
Sue BarnumAugust 7, 2011
Get into special programs.
Michelle anneFebruary 10, 2012
100th anniversary of titanic exhibition until sept 2012
Brittany FitzgeraldMarch 25, 2012
Titanic exhibit. Go ee
Jason HuberApril 1, 2010
see Wild Ocean 3d Movie!!!

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