Natural History Museum
Arts & Culture · San Diego, CA
About
Open daily from 10am to 5pm, the San Diego Natural History Museum fits easily into a Balboa Park day. Founded in 1874, it's the oldest scientific institution in southern California, with four floors of interactive exhibitions and a giant-screen theater. Rattlesnakes, flesh-eating beetles, and a Foucault pendulum that proves the Earth is spinning are all part of the experience.
The rotating exhibitions cover everything from rainforests to chocolate. Free WiFi is available, and the museum's location in Balboa Park puts it near other attractions like the San Diego Zoo . Plan a couple of hours to explore, more if you catch a film.
Features
- ✓Foucault pendulum demonstration
- ✓Giant-screen theater with daily films
- ✓Rotating exhibitions on rainforests and chocolate
Practical
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the museum's hours? +
The museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm, including weekends.
Is the museum LGBTQ+-owned or focused? +
The museum is an LGBTQ+-friendly venue but is not specifically LGBTQ+-owned or focused.
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