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Summer of Wonder

We’re going all out for our 150th anniversary with a summer full of wonderful. With new exhibits and extended hours, a new film in our theater, and Nat at Night every week, there will be whole lot of wonderful to fill up a busy, beautiful summer.

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

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Jun 24 - Sep 2, 2024

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Book Reading & Signing with Sarah Thornton:

Dec 19, 2024

Book Reading & Signing with Sarah Thornton: Tits Up: What Sex Workers, Milk Bankers, Plastic Surgeons, Bra Designers, and Witches Tell Us about Breasts

 

Join us for a book reading and signing of Tits Up: What Sex Workers, Milk Bankers, Plastic Surgeons, Bra Designers, and Witches Tell Us about Breasts with author Sarah Thornton.

 

After years of biopsies, best-selling author Sarah Thornton made the difficult decision to have a double mastectomy. But, after her reconstructive surgery, she was perplexed: What had she lost? And gained? An experienced sleuth, she resolved to venture behind the scenes to uncover the social and cultural significance of breasts.

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GoCar Luxury Driving Experience

Mar 4 - ongoing

The GoCar Exotic Driving Experience is for anyone that wants to get away from the busy city life and take in the fresh air and beautiful scenery in the mountains. You’ll be driving a 2020 Vanderhall Blackjack with GoCar technology.

Start in Old Town San Diego before taking the winding streets through the mountains to an Old Mining Town. Julian is located in the Cuyamaca Mountains just an hour east of San Diego. The drive to Julian is full of breathtaking views with changing landscapes. As you enjoy the drive, it takes you to all the best sites, recommends restaurants, cracks jokes and tells the stories that bring the destination to life. Learn the history, stop for lunch, take a bite of Julian’s famous apple pie, and much more.

 

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T. REX Film

Jul 16, 2024 - ongoing

Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovey of a lifetime. T. REX is a captivating science adventure featuring the Greatest of All Tyrants—the GOAT.

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Rose Bowl Game Day Transportation

Jan 1, 2025

Enjoy a day cheering on your team for the favorite team at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2025. Five Star Tour is providing round trip game transportation from several areas of San Diego, Carlsbad, San Juan Capistrano and Anaheim.

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Events

Book Reading & Signing with Sarah Thornton:

Dec 19, 2024
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GoCar Luxury Driving Experience

Mar 4 - ongoing
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T. REX Film

Jul 16, 2024 - ongoing
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Rose Bowl Game Day Transportation

Jan 1, 2025
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