when:6:30pm, San Diego, CA
venue:San Diego Natural History Museum
when:6:30pm, San Diego, CA
venue:San Diego Natural History Museum
when:4:30pm, San Diego, CA
venue:San Diego Natural History Museum
Mission
To interpret the natural world through research, education and exhibits; to promote understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California and the peninsula of Baja California; and to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment.
Our Purpose
To emphasize this unique and diverse region while maintaining a global perspective;
To collect and preserve scientific specimens for research and as a continuous record of the changing world for future generations;
To serve as a center for the scientific study of biological diversity and evolution;
To provide dynamic leadership in natural history and environmental education through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, striving to make this outreach relevant to all the people of the San Diego region;
To foster cooperative efforts in natural history research and education throughout our region.
Our Vision
The San Diego Natural History Museum will be the premier collections-based environmental education and natural history research resource in our region. We will provide programs that are timely, user-friendly, and relevant to the real-life needs of the diverse populations of the San Diego-Baja California region today and tomorrow
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