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If the sciences are more your style, go explore:

San Diego Air & Space Museum - This museum is located on the southern edge of Balboa Park. Full-size military airplanes stand guard in front of the museum and welcome all those who appreciate aviation, aerospace, and its history in San Diego. Experienced and enthusiastic docents are available to guide visitors through the many interactive exhibits. Because San Diego is home to numerous municipal and military airports, local interest in aviation and this museum is very high.

Hours: Daily from 10am - 4:30pm.
This museum is free on the fourth Tuesdays of the month.

Museum of Natural History - This William Templeton Johnson-designed building has undergone a significant renovation which has enlarged the facility and added new amenities including a giant film screen. The entrance is located on the north side of the building adjacent to the enormous fig tree (the tree is more than 70 feet tall, with a canopy spread of 125 feet and a trunk diameter of 13 feet). This museum focuses on exploring the natural wonders of the San Diego-Baja California region. The Natural History Museum does its best to take the museum outside by offering docent led hikes and whale watching on a seasonal basis.

Hours: Daily from 10am - 5pm.
This museum is free on the first Tuesdays of the month.

Museum of Man Tower
Museum of Man Tower
Museum of Man - If anthropology melts your butter, then this is the place for you. The museum is dedicated to showing the history of people that are not often covered in traditional history books. They are known for selecting exhibits that can sometimes be considered offbeat such as their highly successful exhibit on torture! Mummies are also usually on display somewhere in the museum. Even if you don't plan on stepping into the museum, DO make a visit to see the beauty of the California Tower, one of the Park's most beautiful Spanish Baroque buildings.

Hours: Daily from 10am - 5pm
This museum is free on the third Tuesdays of the month.

Ruben H. Fleet Space Center - This is the location of San Diego's only IMAX theatre. Two different IMAX films are usually in rotation so plan on seeing both of them during your visit. The Science Center also features more than 100 interactive science exhibits in five galleries that are great for children of all ages. A local's tip is to visit the Science Center after 1pm - children on field trips usually go back to school after lunch. The fountain area in front of the Science Center is THE location for special stargazing evenings during astronomical events, like eclipses.

Hours:Open daily at 9:30am. Closing times vary by the season.
This museum is free on the first Tuesdays of the month.




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