San Diego Natural History Museum

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address:1788 El Prado  San Diego, CA 92101 phone:619-232-3821 fax:619-232-0248 website:San Diego Natural History Museum email:

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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