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Location
Parking
Unlimited free parking on two sides of Jewell Park directly across from museum entrance. Two-hour limit on Central and Grand Avenues. All-day parking in Forest Avenue lot on Saturday and Sunday only.
Accessibility
Adult visitors with disabilities receive complimentary admission upon request. One-to-one aides, interpreters for deaf guests, and guides for blind guests receive half-price admission ($6). Service animals permitted in accordance with ADA. Wheelchair accessible parking and facilities.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the bird exhibit (291 species with 409 mounted birds) and the interactive 'Wonder' gallery upstairs—these are highlighted as visitor favorites. The fossil pit and hands-on weaving stations are especially engaging for children.
About Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Free exhibitions on regional wildlife. Nature museum offering exhibits on birds, insects, plants & other wildlife, plus free admission.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- 291 bird species display, 5-year Jade exhibit, fossil dig pit, native plant garden, Ohlone basketry
- Admission
- $12 adults, $8 youth/seniors/military, free for Monterey County residents
- Hours
- Wed-Sun 10am-4pm, closed Mon-Tue
What visitors say
My toddler totally loved it. As a Monterey county resident it was nice to learn about our community. I loved how everything is well organized. Every station had its own unique story. My son and I were there for about an hour. You might…
The museum is small, but the employees are engaging and informative. The museum is interactive and has plenty of cool hidden features for kids and adults alike. The $12 bucks was good for what we experienced... But the outside grounds…
This place in our 2500 mile road trip was special. We got in for free for being veterans and a special deal they had in the summer so that was awesome. The place is small and just outside of the tourist areas, but there is a beautiful…
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Did You Know?
- The Birds of Monterey County exhibit features 409 mounted birds representing 291 species, including a California condor specimen
- The museum offers completely free admission to all Monterey County residents with valid ID, plus free admission for active military families from Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Visitors can take home fossils from the museum's interactive fossil pit digging exhibit
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