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“the third oldest scientific institution west of the Mississippi”
The San Diego Natural History Museum was founded in 1874 as the San Diego Society of Natural History. The present location of the museum in San Diego's Balboa Park was dedicated on January 14, 1933. It is the third oldest scientific institution west of the Mississippi and the oldest in Southern California.
Fun fact: when you grow up in San Diego and THIS is your museum experience during elementary school field trips, you will be very spoiled. It's been over 15 years and the Nat is as awesome as I... Read more
The San Diego Natural History Museum is a nice place for children to learn and explore the past. I enjoyed quite a few exhibits featuring prehistoric animals, but the museum is pretty sparse. It... Read more
I haven't been here in years. Went a week ago for the Nat at Night. My friend planned this date and it was great. Admission was half price at the door after 5pm, around 11$ per ticket. Thanks... Read more
San Diego Natural History Museum
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