No Two Snowflakes are the Same

We feel the same way about figeater beetles.

As we close out 2023 and look ahead to our biggest year yet, 2024, we want to thank you for helping protect this amazing place we call home. Whether you stopped by for a visit, made a donation, or joined us out in nature, we wouldn't be here without your continued support.

From all of us at The Nat, we wish you a very Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year!

'Tis the Season for New Films

Two new films are coming soon!

Just in time for holiday break—December 22—we have two new films hitting our giant screen theater!

Fungi: The Web of Life
Dig into an adventure of the mysterious world of the forest floor, where fungi are key in nature’s story of birth, death, and rebirth. Join scientists on a quest to find an incredibly precious blue mushroom, see the grandest and strangest organisms ever discovered, and learn the important lessons fungi teach us about survival through cooperation.

Shark Kingdom
Learn how shark species harness unique powers to adapt to their surroundings and protect their diverse habitats. Watch great white sharks navigate the untamed seas of New Zealand, whaler sharks learning to coexist with Australian fishermen, and black tip reef sharks venturing from Tahiti mangroves to the open ocean.

The Subaru Giant Screen Experience is included with paid admission and free for members.

Learn more

Jingle All the Way to The Nat

Plan your merry visit!

We hope to see all you nature nerds at the Museum during the holiday time!
We're open 10 AM-5 PM daily, with the exception of these dates:

Sunday, December 24: 10 AM–3 PM
Monday, December 25: Closed
Sunday, December 31: 10 AM–3 PM

On Monday, January 1 our normal operating hours resume to 10 AM–5 PM daily.

Plan your visit

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like...

Merch-A-Month!

2024 will mark our 150th anniversary. What better way to celebrate than rolling out limited-edition merch for nature nerds? Our featured product for the month of January is a beautiful nature-themed art print designed especially for The Nat by nationally recognized author and illustrator Rachel Ignotofsky.

This product will be available only in our Museum store, beginning Monday, January 1 and available while supplies last! The cost is $24.99 and remember, members receive a 10% discount in the store.

Whale-tide Greetings

Gray whale watching season is here.

Join our naturalist whalers and City Cruises anchored by Hornblower to spot gray whales off the San Diego Coast. Now through April, gray whales pass through our waters on their way to and from breeding grounds. Kids go free on cruises December through January with code WHALEYFUN. Book your whale watching cruise today!

Book now

Rockin' Around the Impact Report

Here's what we've been up to the last year!

We've had our hands full of some pretty cool stuff. From planning new exhibits to making headlines in Science, this year has been one for the books. You can read all about it here.

We couldn't do this work without your support! Please consider making a tax-deductible gift before December 31 to keep helping us protect biodiversity in our region.

Donate today