Balboa Park

Dinosaurs fascinate us—from museums to movies, theme parks to toys. Discover why at a special screening of Why Dinosaurs?, followed by a talk with the filmmakers. The film follows dino-obsessed teen James and his filmmaker father, Tony, on a journey around the globe, interviewing world-renowned paleontologists about the latest discoveries...

Skate Craft celebrates skateboarding's do-it-yourself values, tracing its evolution from handmade decks and ramps to contemporary handcrafted art. The exhibition highlights the creativity, self-expression, and craftsmanship involved in skateboard design, safety gear, and skate shoes. It presents skateboarding as a form of living folk art that combines play, design, and...

The Painted Prayers exhibition highlights the Japanese folk painting tradition of ema, which are house-shaped wooden votive plaques used as prayers in Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. The exhibition presents a variety of ema, ranging from the 18th century to the present day, showcasing their colorful imagery and the prayers...

Thousands of miles from civilization lie the keys to safeguarding our planet—three untouched atolls that give us insight into human impacts on Earth. Join us on a journey across wild tropics, pristine shores, and thriving reefs few will ever see in person. Narrated by Diane Lane and featuring music from...

Back From the Brink tells the remarkable stories of three extraordinary animal species rescued from extinction. Discover the coordinated efforts that saved a tiny fox in California's Channel Islands, a fabled monkey in China's Yunnan Province, and the iconic Christmas Island crabs off Australia's coast. Narrated by actress Clare Danes...

How do you save a species when time is working against you? Back From the Brink tells the stories of three extraordinary animal species rescued from extinction through coordinated conservation efforts. The film, narrated by Clare Danes, highlights the work of scientists, community members, and park rangers dedicated to protecting...