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San Diego Natural History Museum

Featuring One of Balboa Park's Only Event Rooftops

The San Diego Natural History Museum is located in beautiful Balboa Park, just minutes from downtown, and offers a unique and memorable venue for any event. It is the ideal location for private corporate and non-profit events, weddings, proms, film screenings, meetings and more. Multi-level exhibition and event spaces allow you and your guests to explore galleries that bring the natural world to life while enjoying an unforgettable evening. Whether you are hosting a seated dinner for 100 or a reception-style party for 1,800, we will transform the Museum to meet your event vision.

The Nat is a nonprofit organization dedicated to interpreting the natural world through research, education, and exhibits. When you book your event at The Nat, you help support our mission of inspiring in all a respect for nature and the environment.

 

1788 El Prado Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101

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Contact Info

(619) 232-3821
Toll-Free: (877) 946-7797
customerservice@sdnhm.org

Hours

10 AM–5 PM Daily.
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Seasonal hours subject to change
please check website for updates.

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Events to check out

Event

T. REX Film

San Diego Natural History Museum
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...

Event

Nat at Night

San Diego Natural History Museum
Sep 20 - ongoing

It's four floors of TGIF. Explore the Museum after hours on select Fridays. Enjoy access to all exhibitions, pop-up programming, and our rooftop patio for food and drinks.

Event

The Big Birthday Block Party

San Diego Natural History Museum
Oct 19, 2024

Don’t miss out on this historic celebration and help us kick off the next 150 years of being here for nature. Enjoy free admission, the membership deal of the century, our...

Event

Nat Talk: Look What We Found in The Archives

San Diego Natural History Museum
Oct 23, 2024

Hear from The Nat's Director of Research Library & Archives, Ariel Hammond. She will take guests on an exploration of our history through the items in our archives and the stories of the people...

Maximum Occupancy: 1600 for reception

  • Sefton Atrium: 275 for seated, 500 for reception
  • Fossil Mysteries: 50 for seated, 300 for reception
  • Third & Fourth Floor Galleries: 120 for seated, 200 for reception
  • El Mirador Rooftop: 100 for seated, 200 for reception
  • Charmaine and Maurice Kaplan Theater: 300 theater seats

Additional Services:

  • On-Site Venue Coordinator and Event Staff
  • Complimentary Themed Scavenger Hunt
  • Childcare Room
  • In-house Sound System and Microphone
  • Complimentary Parking

More Information

  • Destination Weddings
  • Weddings
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Historic Landmark
  • Group Seated Capacity: 270

Maximum Occupancy: 1600 for reception

  • Sefton Atrium: 275 for seated, 500 for reception
  • Fossil Mysteries: 50 for seated, 300 for reception
  • Third & Fourth Floor Galleries: 120 for seated, 200 for reception
  • El Mirador Rooftop: 100 for seated, 200 for reception
  • Charmaine and Maurice Kaplan Theater: 300 theater seats
  • Sefton Boardroom & Terrace: 34 seats, additional space on Terrace

Additional Services:

  • On-Site Venue Coordinator and Event Staff
  • Complimentary Themed Scavenger Hunt
  • Childcare Room
  • In-house Sound System and Microphone
  • Complimentary Parking
  • Vendor Referral

More Information

  • Destination Weddings
  • Weddings
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Historic Landmark
  • Group Seated Capacity: 270
  • Group Reception Capacity: 1,800
  • Meeting Events
  • Buyout
  • Group Travel
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
  • Public Events
  • Kid Friendly
  • General Admission - Adult
  • General Admission - Child
  • General Admission - Senior
  • Total Number of Seats: 1,800

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