arrow-down arrow-left arrow-right arrow-up play-button plus tab-indicator dots close menu search facebook google-plus instagram pinterest rss twitter tiktok youtube rss-two heart Check FeaturedBadge linkedin minus apps placeholder linkedin

Nat at Night

Explore the Museum after hours--we're open late every Friday night. Enjoy access to all exhibitions pop-ip programming, and our rooftop patio for food and drinks. Admission is half-price after 5 PM; free for members and Balboa Park Explorers. 

San Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El Prado Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101

Get Directions

Date & Time

Jun 2 - ongoing
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Recurs every Friday

Price

Half-price admission

Social

Getting there

1788 El Prado Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101

Tickets available at the door only!

More to explore

Events|

Miramar National Cemetery Veterans Memorial Service

May 26, 2025

Miramar National Cemetery's Memorial Day service is free and open to the public, and honors those who gave their lives for our country as part of the U.S. Armed Services.

Discover

Guided Docent-Led Tours

Jan 10 - ongoing

Guided Docent Led Tours at the Maritime Museum of San Diego is your opportunity to learn of the ships in-depth stories from our trained knowledgeable historians, and enjoy the waterfront sights of San Diego Bay while meeting other people with like interests in maritime heritage and history. The docent and volunteer community share a wealth of knowledge, and a passion and pride with visitors for these extra special tours. Guided Docent-led Tour tickets include General Admission. So, after your tour you are welcome to explore more of the fleet and exhibits if you have time. Once at the museum, you can add-on a 45 min Historic Bay Cruise for only $10.00 more. Check with the Ticket Booth staff on availability. Leaving the museum for lunch, and returning is allowed, with lot’s of lunch and nibble options in close walking distance.

Discover

BOARDED! A New Pirate Adventure

Jun 14, 2025

All aboard the 16th-century galleon for this hilarious interactive show? We put our visitors right in the middle of the pirate action. Participants will be sworn in as part of the ship crew, trained how to navigate, sword fight, bail water from a sinking ship, escape from the King’s Jail, swab the deck and other pirate skills. Performances are 90 minutes. Plus tickets include general admission to tour the historic fleet of ships and fascinating below deck exhibits before or after your show! Recommended for 5+). Check-in 30 minutes prior to your show at 10:30 a.m. or 12:45 p.m.

Discover

Vino! Vino! - Little Italy Wine Tour

Oct 11, 2024 - ongoing

Vino! Vino! walking tour is a great way to get to know Little Italy, San Diego - one of the chicest neighborhoods in the Downtown area. With many unique boutiques, historic buildings, and luxury high-rises, this area is known today as a great area to stay and find some of the best food and drink establishments in all of San Diego. On this tour, you will visit 4 establishments. You will meet wine fanatics who are eager to share with you small production wines, as well as Italian favorites. Learn about the different styles of wine, and taste your way though Little Italy. Taste not just wine, but foodie favorites such as pasta and a charcuterie spread!

Discover

Events

Miramar National Cemetery Veterans Memorial Service

May 26, 2025
Discover

Guided Docent-Led Tours

Jan 10 - ongoing
Discover

BOARDED! A New Pirate Adventure

Jun 14, 2025
Discover

Vino! Vino! - Little Italy Wine Tour

Oct 11, 2024 - ongoing
Discover

Stay in touch

Sign up to receive the latest news, events, and updates about San Diego. Our monthly and weekly newsletters will keep you informed about the latest and greatest happenings in the destination.

Sign Up

Partners

Explore

Plan

Stay

Follow Us

Language:

English | Change Language

Select your country or region

China
Germany
Great Britain
Japan
Mexico
Korea
Switzerland
Brazil
France
Australia
Canada
USA

Or use Google Translate

Afrikaans
Albanian
Arabic
Belarusian
Bulgarian
Croatian
Danish
Deutsch
Español
Estonian
Filipino
Finnish
Francais
Georgian
Greek
Haitian-Creole
Hebrew
Hindi
Hungarian
Icelandic
Indonesian
Irish
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Latvian
Lithuanian
Macedonian
Malay
Maltese
Nederlands
Norwegian
Persian
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Serbian
Slovak
Slovenian
Swahili
Swedish
Telugu
Thai
Turkish
Ukranian
Vietnamese
Yiddish