we came to Balboa park specifically for this exhibit and while we visited other museums, this exhibit was absolutely amazing! The whole room got quiet looking at everything and the body casts were amazing! Not to be missed!!! more

We recently visited San Diego and decided to see the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at the Natural History Museum. I could go on and on about what an exercise in frustration that it turned out to be. The museum was completely unprepared for the number of people visiting that day. The "security check" outside was a joke. We stood in... more

The San Diego Natural History Museum resides in large 1930's era building in historic Balboa Park. While the exterior fits well with the rest of the historic architecture, the interior is newly renovated and spacious. In addition to a series of rotating exhibits (currently, the Dead Sea Scrolls), the museum's permanent exhibit "Fossil Mysteries" focusses on the ancient history of... more

The museum is located in Balboa Park, which is spectacular in itself. We arrived on a Tuesday, when admission was free--so it was a particular bargain. The exhibits included fossils, skeletons, a "cut-away" dolphin, live rattlesnake, stunning nature photography and much more. I actually learned things. The, apparently travelling, exhibit on chocolate was interesting--and, of course, there was a shop... more