San Diego Natural History Museum Dinosaurs

San Diego Natural History Museum

www.sdnat.org
3.9/5
(465) · History museum in San Diego, United States
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Features fascinating exhibitions and a giant-screen theater showing films with a focus on the natural world. The Museum’s award-winning exhibit …

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3.9/5 · 465 reviews
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Apr 17, 2025
It has some nice exhibits featuring dinosaur bone replicas. I think the price is too high for what it offers, and unless you are really into science and local history, you might not like it. This is …Full review by christianp578
Mar 9, 2025
I visited the Natural History Museum and was truly impressed by the exhibits and the overall setup. Although I had limited time during my visit, it became clear that there was so much more to explore…Full review by 337jenniferz
Jan 5, 2025
This museum is gorgeous. It's in Balboa Park which is a wonderful location with all sorts of museums and things to do. The museum's grounds are so beautiful and well maintained. The IMAX fungi film i…Full review by caligirlburb
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Third Oldest Scientific Institution
The San Diego Natural History Museum was founded in 1874 as the San Diego Society of Natural History. The present location of the m…
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The San Diego Natural History Museum is the second oldest scientific institution in California. A bi-national museum, its mission is to interpr…
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The San Diego Natural History Museum got its start in 1874. In those days, it was called the Society of Natural History. It is located in Balb…
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What's the average time it takes to get through the museum?
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If you want to immerse yourself in the experience, give yourself 60 to 90 minutes. Multiple floors. Interactive displays. Distinct time frames. A gem.
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Is self parking available at the museum?
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Yes, we parked right up near the building during the winter break.
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How do I know if the skull I found is a coyote?
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Compare your skull to photos of coyote, fox, and wolf skulls from our collections.
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