PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING:
Tickets are not available online from November 14 to November 20, 2025. Please purchase tickets in person. Half-off discount is only valid in person through Wednesday, November 19. The Nat is closed to the public on Thursday, November 20 for construction. The Nat will reopen on Friday, November 21 at regular price point.
General Admission includes all open exhibitions and films. PLEASE SELECT THE DATE YOU PLAN TO VISIT BY CLICKING THE "Click here for additional dates" LINK ABOVE.
The Museum is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Please see our website for additional closures or changes to hours.
San Diego Natural History Museum members receive General Admission year-round. To become a Museum member, click "Membership" above. Tickets for Museum members, other pass holders, and all other discounts are only available at the Admissions desk at the Museum on the day of the visit.
NOTE: Tickets are typically available for purchase online up to one week in advance and until 4:30 PM for same day tickets. The Museum closes promptly at 5 PM.
There are no refunds or exchanges. All sales are final.