General Admission

 

PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING:

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 month in advance and until 4:30 PM for same day tickets. There are no refunds or exchanges. All sales are final.

 

 

Nat Talks

 

PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING:


San Diego Natural History Museum members receive a discount on this program. 

Non-Members: $12
SDNHM Members: $9

In order to receive this discount, please click "Sign In" at the top of the screen to log into your member account. The discount will not apply until you've added the item to your basket.

To add additional lectures to your basket, click "Program & Event Tickets" above.

To become a Museum member, click "Membership" above.

NOTE: There are no refunds.

 

Summer - 1st/2nd Camp

 


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The first day of camp is listed above. Camps are a full week and run Monday-Friday.

You will need to complete all registration information at the time of purchase for each camp. All camps include a summer camp t-shirt.

San Diego Natural History Museum family members receive early access to registration and a discount on this program. Tickets during the pre-sale are limited. NOTE: Student memberships do not receive a discount on this program.

Non-Members: $375
SDNHM Members: $350

In order to access early registration and receive this discount, please click "Sign In" at the top of the screen to log into your member account. The discount will not apply until you've added the member ticket to your basket.

To become a Museum member, click "Membership" above.

For tips on registering for multiple camps or campers, please refer to our registration instructions.

 

Please use your camper's information under "Camper: Youth." "Camper: Youth" is your camper. Uncheck the box that says, "Use this as my billing information."

  

 

Summer - 3rd-5th Camp

 

PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING:

 
The first day of camp is listed above. Camps are a full week and run Monday-Friday.

You will need to complete all registration information at the time of purchase for each camp. All camps include a summer camp t-shirt.

San Diego Natural History Museum family members receive early access to registration and a discount on this program. Tickets during the pre-sale are limited. NOTE: Student memberships do not receive a discount on this program.

Non-Members: $375
SDNHM Members: $350

In order to access early registration and receive this discount, please click "Sign In" at the top of the screen to log into your member account. The discount will not apply until you've added the member ticket to your basket.

To become a Museum member, click "Membership" above.

For tips on registering for multiple camps or campers, please refer to our registration instructions.

 

Please use your camper's information under "Camper: Youth." "Camper: Youth" is your camper. Uncheck the box that says, "Use this as my billing information."

  

 

Summer - 6th-8th Camp

 

PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING:

 
The first day of camp is listed above. Camps are a full week and run Monday-Friday.

You will need to complete all registration information at the time of purchase for each camp. All camps include a summer camp t-shirt.

San Diego Natural History Museum family members receive early access to registration and a discount on this program. Tickets during the pre-sale are limited. NOTE: Student memberships do not receive a discount on this program.

Non-Members: $375
SDNHM Members: $350

In order to access early registration and receive this discount, please click "Sign In" at the top of the screen to log into your member account. The discount will not apply until you've added the member ticket to your basket.

To become a Museum member, click "Membership" above.

For tips on registering for multiple camps or campers, please refer to our registration instructions.

 

Please use your camper's information under "Camper: Youth." "Camper: Youth" is your camper. Uncheck the box that says, "Use this as my billing information."

  

 

Symposium

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Please click More Info to register for this event.

 

Member Free Programs

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This event is restricted to San Diego Natural History Museum members.

In order to register, please click "Sign In" at the top of the screen to log into your member account.


If you have not yet created an account for the website, please click "Create Account" at the top of the screen to create your member account.


After registering for the meet up, you will receive an acknowledgement email that includes your ticket. This email should arrive immediately upon successful registration, but may take up to an hour.


In the event that you do not receive your ticket, please contact us at customerservice@sdnhm.org so we can assist you. On the day of the event, please have your ticket ready at check in. Have other questions? Please email membership@sdnhm.org.


Not a member? Join or Renew today! To add additional programs to your basket, click Program & Event Tickets.

Educator Appreciation Night

 

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This is an adult event geared towards educators. Please, no families, children, or significant others. 

Schedule:

4 PM: Registration begins at the North (fig tree) Entrance

5 PM: Visit the Nature to You Loan Program

5:30 PM: Prize Drawing (Must be present to win)

6:30 PM: Prize Drawing (Must be present to win)

7 PM: Event ends, thank you for coming!


NOTE:
 There is a limited capacity on this event. Registration ends when the event is sold out or on October 27, 2018 at 5 PM whichever comes first. One registration per educator.

 

Entomology Workshop

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This ticket purchase and registration includes:

Workshop Description 

The Entomology Department at the San Diego Natural History Museum will provide a thorough overview of bumble bees (Bombus spp.) native to southern California. We will review species of bumble bees that occur within the northern portion of The Nat’s mission region, which begins at Point Conception and ends at the US-Mexico border. Special attention will be given to Crotch’s bumble bee (B. crotchii), which is currently a candidate for listing as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act. Participants will learn about the basic morphology, life history, identification, and differentiation of the bumble bee species by way of lecture and study of the museum’s bumble bee specimens. Host plant associations, survey protocols, and permitting requirements for Crotch’s bumble bee will also be reviewed. The day will end with an identification quiz and time for discussion.

This workshop also comes with return access to our bumble bee study specimens for six months following the workshop. Advance scheduling will be required for any study specimen visit; details will be provided during the workshop.

Agenda

12:30 PM – 12:55 PM – Arrival and registration
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Introduction to Bombus (morphology, life history)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Bombus species of southern California (range, seasonality, diagnostic characteristics)
BREAK (5 min)
4:05 PM – 5:00 PM – Practical self-test and closing thoughts

NOTE: There is a $25 cancellation fee for tickets cancelled with more than one week's notice. There are no refunds for late cancellations. 

Canyoneer-Led Nature Hikes

 

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These hikes are free. However, if you can, please consider adding a donation of any amount during checkout to support the Museum's mission.

Advance registration is required for all hikes. The registration period ends 48 hours before the hike. Canyoneer hikes are quite popular and capacity is limited. If you'll be unable to attend, please contact the Museum as soon as possible to release your spot.

Adult: $0
Senior/Military/Student: $0 
Youth (ages 3-17): $0

Children under three do not need a ticket.

You will need to complete contact information at the time of registration.

Hikes are available for RSVPs for Museum members five weeks prior to the hike date. To become a Museum member, click "Membership" above. To sign up as a member, please click "Sign In" above.

Hikes are available to the public for RSVPs one month prior to the hike date.

After registering for the nature hike, you will receive an acknowledgment email. This email should arrive immediately upon successful registration, but may take up to an hour. In the event that you don’t receive it, please contact us at customerservice@sdnhm.org.

Participation in Canyoneer-led nature hikes is at YOUR OWN RISK.

The Canyoneers hike from the ocean, to the mountains, and to the desert. Each area has its own potential hazards: including changes in elevation, varying trail conditions, and possibly animals or plants that can cause injury. By going on the walk, you are representing to us that the walk is within your physical capabilities, you are properly attired for the weather conditions, and have adequate water. By participating, you agree to release the Museum, its Board of Directors, employees and Canyoneers of any liability for injury you may suffer, and you indemnify and hold them harmless for any loss or damages you may experience.

All participants will be asked to sign a liability waiver when they sign in on the day of the hike. 




Adult Programming - Workshops

 

PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING:


San Diego Natural History Museum members receive a discount on this program. 

Non-Members: $30
SDNHM Members: $25

In order to receive this discount, please click "Sign In" at the top of the screen to log into your member account. The discount will not apply until you've added the item to your basket.

To become a Museum member, click "Membership" above.

Participation in this workshop is at YOUR OWN RISK.

This workshop will primarily take place in Balboa Park which has its own potential hazards which include, but are not limited to, uneven terrain, and possibly plants or animals that can cause injury. By attending this event, you are representing to us that the walk is within your physical capabilities, you are properly attired for the weather conditions, and have adequate water. By participating, you agree to release the Museum, its Board of Directors, and employees from any liability for injury you may suffer, and you indemnify and hold them harmless for any loss or damage you may experience.

All participants will be asked to sign a liability waiver when they sign in on the day of the workshop.  

NOTE: There are no refunds.

 

Nat at Night

 

PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING:

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.

Masks are strongly recommended when visiting the Museum. See our latest guidelines here. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe.


NOTE:
Tickets are typically available for purchase online up to one month in advance and until 4:30 PM for same day tickets. There are no refunds or exchanges. All sales are final.

March 2024 tickets will be available beginning March 1, 2024.