Nat At Night

The San Diego Natural History Museum will be open on most Thursday and Fridays from May to August, with half-price admission after 5 PM.

nat at night

Check out the rooftop bar with some of the best views in Balboa Park, with beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, street tacos, ceviche, and poke available for purchase. Rooftop Trivia on Thursday nights starts at 7 PM!

Nat at Night

Admission includes access to exhibitions, films in our giant-screen theater, and pop-up programming. The Nat is also offering special evening access to Escape The Nat, our Botanic Panic escape room.

See you there!

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