San Diego Natural History Museum

Visit the the oldest museum in San Diego, and a flagship institution in Balboa Park, featuring the regional natural history and unique biodiversity of Southern California and Baja California! The Museum has four floors of exhibition space, a giant-screen theater, and San Diego’s only Foucault pendulum! With permanent exhibitions, rotating films, a robust calendar of events and activities, and the opportunity to see scientists at work, the Museum will expose you to fascinating stories about the natural world, fostering a lifelong love of learning and engaging you in a worldwide scientific dialogue. Current exhibits include: Action from the Archives: The Nat at 150 We just celebrated 150 years! Our anniversary exhibition features regional conservation success stories—both historic and contemporary—as told through photographs and objects from our archives. Expedition Baja The Baja California Peninsula: our neighbor in nature. Explore towing mountains, desert flats, and isolated islands, and follow along with researchers working to conserve the peninsula's wild beauty. Living Lab Meet more than 20 of your not-so-cuddly neighbors, from stinging scorpions to elusive nocturnal lizards. The Backyard Learn and explore the natural world through play. The Nat's youngest visitors (ages 0-5) can play under a shade tree, search for hidden secrets along a wooden fence, or read their favorite book in a cozy potting shed. Unshelved: Cool Stuff from Storage This exhibition gives visitors a rare look into the Museum's storage areas. Different specimens offer the opportunity to revel in the natural world in all its beauty and peculiarity. Extraordinary Ideas from Ordinary People: A History of Citizen Science This exhibition explores the past, present and future of citizen science through rare books, art, photographs, and historical documents. Coast to Cactus in Southern California This exhibition will take you on an immersive walk through the major regions of southern California's coast, inland valleys, mountains, and deserts and celebrate the abundant variety of life found here. Fossil Mysteries From dinosaurs to megalodons to mastodons, travel through 75 million years and dig into the rich fossil history of southern California and Baja California. Giant-Screen Theater The Giant Screen Experience is one-of-a-kind. Settle into the 300-seat, stadium-style theater and enjoy films on the massive screen, included with admission! Showing Daily: T. REX, Wild San Diego, and Ocean Oasis

Enjoy a picturesque day dining on the bay with our Premier San Diego Brunch Cruise. You’ll indulge in a chef-prepared buffet meal featuring savory and sweet classics, bottomless mimosas, top-notch service, and breathtaking views of the bay while our music entertainment sets the mood. Capture photos n front of San Diego’s famous landmarks, such as the USS Midway, the Rady Shell, Coronado Bay Bridge and Star of India, from the open-air roof deck or soak in panoramic views from the comfortable interiors. Join us for a spectacular brunch that will not be forgotten ! Premier Buffet Brunch Menu Early Riser: Breakfast Pastries (N) Assorted Muffins and Danishes | *Contains Nuts Scottish Smoked Salmon Display Cream Cheese | Shaved Red Onion | Capers | Roma Tomatoes | Bagels Scrambled Eggs (G*)(V) American Cheddar Cheese Breakfast Meats (G*) Applewood Smoked Bacon | Pork Sausage Links Breakfast Potatoes (V)(G*)(VG) Caramelized Onions | Sweet Bell Peppers French Toast (V) Whipped Cream | Maple Syrup Late Risers Caesar Salad Romaine Lettuce | Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese | Herb Croutons | Traditional Caesar Dressing Greek Salad (G*)(V) Cucumbers | Grape Tomatoes| Red Onion | Arugula | Feta Cheese | Za'atar Vinaigrette Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad Olives | Crispy Bacon | Garlic Aioli | Fresh Herbs Baked Orecchiette Pasta (V) Mushrooms | Zucchini | Pomodoro Sauce | Fresh Basil Birria Style Chicken (G*) Fire Roasted Peppers | Caramelized Onions Oven Roasted Salmon Roasted Bok Choy | Miso Citrus Soy Sauce Kid's Station Chicken Tenders and French Fries Hand Carved Tri Tip Steak (G*) Rosemary Marinade | Caramelized Onions | Balsamic Beef Demi Glace Dessert Signature Dessert Station (V)(N) Individual Desserts | Seasonal Fresh Fruit

Simply choose between a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7-day pass and save up to 50%* compared to the cost of buying separate attraction tickets. The San Diego All-Inclusive Pass is an all-access pass offering the ultimate in convenience and savings for visitors to the area. Visit the San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND, The U.S.S. Midway, take a sightseeing harbor cruise, visit the stunning Japanese Friendship Garden, and much more. With a total of over 50 attractions and tours included with your pass, there is something for everyone and you can visit as many attractions as you like per day. The San Diego All-Inclusive Pass also comes with a digital guide and free app including helpful attraction information including how to get there and opening times. Visit as many attractions as you like with the San Diego All-Inclusive Pass, including some of the most popular things to do in San Diego: • San Diego Zoo • SeaWorld San Diego • USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum • San Diego Zoo Safari Park • Legoland California • Belmont Park Ride & Play Pass • Birch Aquarium at Scripps • San Diego Air and Space Museum • The Fleet Science Center with IMAX • 90-Minute Best Of The Bay Harbor Tour by City Cruises • Japanese Friendship Garden • Whale Watching By City Cruises • Maritime Museum of San Diego • Knott's Berry Farm and more! Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check the Go City app or digital guide (details on your confirmation voucher) for the full list of inclusions, opening times, and reservation instructions. *Savings based on sample itineraries on Go City website.

Experience San Diego's top attractions and tours and get up to 50%* off combined admission with Go City's Explorer Pass. Simply choose 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 top attractions from over 40 options and go at your own pace - you have 60 days to use your pass from first activation. Visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo or the USS Midway Museum. Explore more of the city with a hop-on hop-off trolley tour, or a 90-minutes Bay Harbor Cruise. The possibilities are endless. Your pass is fully digital and no physical card is required. Simply download your pass directly to your smartphone or print at home. Show your pass at each attraction for quick and easy entrance. Choose from dozens of popular things to do in San Diego with the Explorer Pass including: • San Diego Zoo OR San Diego Zoo Safari Park (choose 1) • USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum • Belmont Park Ride & Play Pass • Birch Aquarium at Scripps • San Diego Air and Space Museum • 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off San Diego Trolley by Old Town Trolley Tours • The Fleet Science Center with IMAX • 90-Minute Best of The Bay Harbor Tour by City Cruises • Japanese Friendship Garden • Whale Watching By City Cruises • Maritime Museum • San Diego Automotive Museum • San Diego Speed Boat Adventures • San Diego Natural History Museum and more! Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check the Go City app or digital guide (details on your confirmation voucher) for the full list of inclusions, opening times, and reservation instructions. *Savings based on itineraries on Go City website.

Visit the San Diego Natural History Museum, the oldest museum in San Diego and a flagship institution in Balboa Park, at night this summer! Nat at Night, featuring four floors of exhibition space, our rooftop deck, and San Diego’s only Foucault pendulum, runs from 5 PM to 10 PM every Friday through Labor Day. With permanent exhibitions, rotating films, and a robust calendar of events and activities like trivia, learn stories about the natural world and engage in a worldwide scientific dialogue. Come celebrate our 150th anniversary with us! Current exhibits and films include: Action from the Archives: The Nat at 150 (opens May 24, 2024) Our anniversary exhibition features regional conservation success stories—both historic and contemporary—as told through photographs and objects from our archives. Expedition Baja The Baja California Peninsula: our neighbor in nature. Explore towing mountains, desert flats, and isolated islands, and follow along with researchers working to conserve the peninsula's wild beauty. Living Lab Meet more than 20 of your not-so-cuddly neighbors, from stinging scorpions to elusive nocturnal lizards. The Backyard Learn and explore the natural world through play. The Nat's youngest visitors (ages 0-5) can play under a shade tree, search for hidden secrets along a wooden fence, or read their favorite book in a cozy potting shed. Unshelved: Cool Stuff from Storage This exhibition gives visitors a rare look into the Museum's storage areas. Different specimens offer the opportunity to revel in the natural world in all its beauty and peculiarity. Extraordinary Ideas from Ordinary People: A History of Citizen Science This exhibition explores the past, present and future of citizen science through rare books, art, photographs, and historical documents. Coast to Cactus in Southern California This exhibition will take you on an immersive walk through the major regions of southern California's coast, inland valleys, mountains, and deserts and celebrate the abundant variety of life found here. Fossil Mysteries From dinosaurs to megalodons to mastodons, travel through 75 million years and dig into the rich fossil history of southern California and Baja California. Giant-Screen Theater The Subaru Giant Screen Experience is one-of-a-kind. Settle into the 300-seat, stadium-style theater and enjoy films on the massive screen. Showing Daily until June 27, 2024: Shark Kingdom, FUNGI: The Web of Life, and Ocean Oasis Showing Daily beginning June 28, 2024: T. rex and Ocean Oasis

Balboa Park is home to gorgeous gardens, lovely walking paths, and plenty of cultural gems, from theaters to museums featuring the arts, the sciences, and more. You’ll get a full overview of the park and its rich history on this San Diego walking tour that explores how the park has become a symbol of the city. We’ll kick things off at the Founder’s Statue on the west side of the park. We think you’ll agree San Diegans were visionaries when they set aside 1400 acres of land for the park all the way back in 1868. Then we’ll stop at the California Tower, built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, has since become a city landmark. The face of the tower depicts the early history of the city. Next up, we’ll head to Alcazar Garden, which was inspired by the same-named gardens in Spain. Used for both the 1915 and 1935 expositions, the garden offered fair-goers a respite from the hustle and bustle of the exposition, and provides a picturesque foreground to photos of the California Tower. Snag the perfect Instagram shot while you’re here. Following after, we’ll head to the Old Globe Theater which is a Tony Award-winning, world-renowned professional theater group modeled after The Globe Theater London. From there, we’ll walk through the heart of the Prado, where you’ll get to spy unique building façades and roof supports that most visitors don’t notice. We’ll also check out Zoro Gardens, a sunken garden that was once a nudist colony (seriously) during the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. Today, it’s a butterfly garden that contains everything butterflies need for their full life cycle. We’ll then continue past the Bea Evenson fountain, the Natural History Museum and we’ll pop into the Spanish Village Art Center to observe artists at work in their studios. By now you will have worked up a thirst so we’ll grab a drink at a local coffee cart before continuing on past one of the largest Morton Bay fig trees in California and the San Diego Junior Theater. But we’re not done yet! We’ll then head to the Botanical Building and the adjacent lily pond full of koi makes more than just a pretty picture — you’ll learn how the pond was an important part of the war effort during WWI and how it helped injured sailors and soldiers during WWII. Our tour will end at the Plaza de Panama, but before we say goodbye, your guide will give you directions to the nearby Visitor Center (for snacks, maps, souvenirs, and museum passes), suggestions for places to eat, and tips on what else to see and do within the park.