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Nat at Night

It's four floors of TGIF. Explore the Museum after hours on select Fridays. Enjoy access to all exhibitions, pop-up programming, and our rooftop patio for food and drinks.

San Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El Prado Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101

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Date & Time

Sep 20 - ongoing
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Price

Half-price admission

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Miramar National Cemetery Veterans Memorial Service

May 26, 2025

Miramar National Cemetery's Memorial Day service is free and open to the public, and honors those who gave their lives for our country as part of the U.S. Armed Services.

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Celebrating the Sea Art Exhibit

Mar 3 - ongoing

The Maritime Museum of San Diego, whose mission is to serve as the community memory of our seafaring experiences by collecting, preserving, and presenting our rich maritime heritage and historic connections with the Pacific world, announces the opening of the new exhibit Celebrating the Sea: Exploring the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s Hidden Collection in the Compass Gallery on the ferryboat Berkeley. Entry to the new exhibit is included with general admission. October 2024 through July 2025 visitors can revel in a rare and rich tapestry of treasured maritime-themed art and admire notable artists’ work, embracing the nautical world of breathtaking coasts, artifacts & treasured ships. 

 

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Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience

Mar 15 - ongoing

Embark on a captivating journey into the enigmatic world of jellies, creatures that have roamed the oceans since before the age of dinosaurs. Discover the mysteries behind their stings and explore the unique characteristics that distinguish moon jellies from sea nettles, and so much more. Showcasing a blend of outstanding educational elements and immersive fun, guests will learn, touch, and experience these fascinating animals like never before. Be sure to photograph, video and share your jellies memories with the world (#jewelsofthesea)!

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Cinco de Mayo Sunset Sail Weekend

May 3 - May 4, 2025

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a golden-hour sail aboard the historic San Salvador, featuring live Spanish guitar, handcrafted cocktails, and breathtaking views of San Diego Bay.

Set sail this Cinco de Mayo weekend—Saturday or Sunday, May 3rd & 4th—for a one-of-a-kind sunset cruise for ages 21+ on San Salvador, a stunning replica of explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s 16th-century Spanish galleon—the first European ship to reach America’s West Coast in 1542.

Enjoy the romantic sounds of live Spanish guitar, sip custom cocktails, and savor light Mexican-inspired appetizers as you cruise the bay on this majestic vessel, a symbol of Spanish Pacific heritage. It’s a Cinco de Mayo celebration like no other!

Boarding Starts: 5:00pm. Guests return to Museum dock: 7:30pm. 

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Events

Miramar National Cemetery Veterans Memorial Service

May 26, 2025
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Celebrating the Sea Art Exhibit

Mar 3 - ongoing
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Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience

Mar 15 - ongoing
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Cinco de Mayo Sunset Sail Weekend

May 3 - May 4, 2025
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