Located one block from the beach and minutes from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Pacific Grove Museum is the gateway to discovery of the Central California Coast. Carve some time out of your trip to explore the wildlife, birds, geology, topography, and cultural richness that make the Monterey Peninsula a unique destination. The Pacific Grove Museum is an accredited American Association of Museums organization whose goal is to encourage wonder and discovery of nature and California's central coast.
Details
Hours
Museum: Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.
Museum Store: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Prices -
Admission is FREE with a suggested donation of $3 per person or $5 per family.
Events
Science Saturday
Native Plant Society
Central Coast Landscapes, Celebrating Nature in Painting
Monarchs Come Home Exhibition
Activities
Exhibits
Tours
Lectures
Society Meetings
Group Visits to the museum
Educational programs and class field trips are encouraged by the Pacific Grove Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. Tours of the museum are guided by volunteers so groups of more than 14 visitors are required to have an advance reservation. For reservations, call (831) 648-5716 x17.
Directions to the museum
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is easily accessible from Highway 1: From Highway 1, North or South directions, take the Highway 68 West Exit. Stay in your right lane. This road turns into Forest Avenue. Follow Forest for 1 block past Lighthouse Avenue. The Museum is located at the corner of Forest and Central Avenues
FAQs
What are the permanent exhibitions at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History?
The Museum features a variety of permanent exhibits intended to showcase the nature and geography of the California Central Coast, such as Native Plant Garden, Mineralogy, the Museum's Bird Collection, Native Americans, Whale, Rollo Beck and Insects displays.
What are the various education programs offered at the museum?
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History offers a diverse selection of interactive educational programs for youth and school groups. The subjects of the programs include classroom lectures, trips to the museum and museum field trips. The museum also gives students the option to take part in local science research programs.
