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Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Monterey, CA

  • Address 165 Forest Avenue
    Pacific Grove, CA 93950
    United States
  • Phone number+1 831 648 5716
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  • Neighborhood : Pacific Grove
    http://www.pgmuseum.org
  • Tue to Sun from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

This museum displays and documents the natural history of beautiful Monterey County. The bulk of its exhibits showcase the native geology, aboriginal populations, plants, and animals of the region. In addition to permanent exhibits, the museum also hosts special events including a celebrated annual Wild Flower Show. After a trip to the museum, check out another local attraction, the Point Pinos Lighthouse. Admission is free to both places.

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yelp Reviews ( 9 Reviews see all ) Top

Tim H.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Tim H. on July 28, 2009

Given the size of PG, this place is somewhat of a revelation. I'm guessing there was a local taxidermist who donated his or her life's work to the museum...

Kristi U.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Kristi U. on March 31, 2009

This is a great place to visit for so many reasons. Before you enter, or as you leave, you have to take a picture with the giant whale statue in the...

Randy M.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Randy M. on January 13, 2009

The biggest upsides are that it's free and that it's quite walkable from Lover's Point Park and the downtown strip of stores and restaurants. I think I...

Trip Advisor Reviews ( 1 Review ) Top

“good size for kids.”

 by  RosemarieR  on  2008-07-26

This is a charming place. Just the right size for the subject matter covered, and just the right size for kids. They won't be over-powered by t...

Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 2 Reviews ) Top

Great place for kids and adults!

 by  Suzanne  on  2006-09-07

We loved the museum. It is free and stocked to the brim with stuff to see! Right across from the library - great stop on the way to the shops o...

Loved It

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2005-05-24

We loved the museum. I enjoyed it as well as my children (ages 9, 5, 1). We have attended several special exhibits also that have been wonderful.

CitySearch Reviews ( 1 Review ) Top

PG Museum of Natural History by Charles W. at InsiderPages

 by  Contributor  on  2006-05-10

For a small-town nature museum, this local attraction always has something to offer. Although the stuffed birds and other animals are interesti...

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