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San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum is a natural history & natural science museum in San Diego, California. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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What is San Diego Natural History Museum?

The San Diego Natural History Museum is a museum in Balboa Park in San Diego, California. It was founded in 1874 as the San Diego Society of Natural History. It is the second oldest scientific institution west of the Mississippi and the oldest in Southern California. The present location of the museum was dedicated on January 14, 1933. A major addition to the museum was dedicated in April 2001, doubling exhibit space.

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Museum details

Name
San Diego Natural History Museum
Type
Natural History & Natural Science Museum
City
San Diego
State
California
Website
http://www.sdnhm.org
IMLS Museum ID
8400601333
Coordinates
32.73155, -117.14784
What kind of museum is San Diego Natural History Museum?

San Diego Natural History Museum is classified as a natural history & natural science museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more natural history & natural science museums →

Where is San Diego Natural History Museum located?

San Diego Natural History Museum is located in San Diego, California at approximately 32.73155, -117.14784. See the map above.

Does San Diego Natural History Museum have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.sdnhm.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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