San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) - regional natural-history exhibitions

The San Diego Natural History Museum, located in Balboa Park, focuses on the biodiversity, geology, and paleontology of Southern California and Baja California. The museum maintains scientific research collections, exhibits on regional fossils and ecosystems, and public programs including lectures, family events, and citizen-science activities. It is a longstanding institution for public education about the natural history of the San Diego region.