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San Diego Natural History Museum

THE NAT ’ S NEWEST EXHIBITION SHINES A LIGHT ON THE BAJA CALIFORNIA PENINSULA
The Searcher , carried 25 scientists and volunteers to 15 different islands in the Gulf of California .

This spring , travelers can get a glimpse into the beautiful biodiversity of the Baja California Peninsula - without leaving Balboa Park – when the San Diego Natural History Museum ( The Nat ) debuts its newest exhibition . The Nat is one of California ’ s oldest and most respected cultural and science institutions . Founded in 1874 by a small group of naturalists , the Museum works to preserve and protect this amazing place we call home . The Museum is located at the East end of El Prado in Balboa Park , directly in front of the Bea Evenson Fountain .

Researchers during a binational , collaborative research expedition in Baja California Sur .
Slated to open Friday , May 27 , 2022 in time for Memorial Day weekend , Expedition Baja invites visitors to explore the Baja California Peninsula and follow researchers on their quest to conserve its wild beauty . Featuring museum specimens , immersive imagery , and stories about conservation work happening there , Expedition Baja brings to life one of the most incredible regions in the world .
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