Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum located in Pacific Grove, California, dedicated to the region's wildlife. The collection includes more than 400 bird specimens from Monterey County, featuring California condors and numerous other regional species found in the area.

The museum was founded in 1883 during America's first generation of natural history institutions, beginning as a storage facility for bird specimens collected by Chautauqua members. Over time it grew into a permanent exhibition space dedicated to preserving and sharing regional wildlife knowledge.

The displays of local bird species help visitors connect with the natural world that surrounds Pacific Grove today. People can see how the region's wildlife shapes daily life and the community's relationship with nature.

The museum occupies a manageable space that is easy to navigate and suitable for visitors of all ages. Plan at least an hour or two to comfortably view the bird displays and other exhibits without feeling rushed.

Each year the museum holds an Annual Wildflower Show featuring more than 700 species from Monterey County, which ranks as the largest such display across the Northern and Western Hemispheres. This remarkable collection draws visitors fascinated by the region's plant diversity.

Location: Pacific Grove

Inception: 1883

Email: admin@pgmuseum.org

Website: http://pgmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 36.62183,-121.91714

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47