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Morro Bay Museum of Natural History

Morro Bay · Morro Bay · Natural history

State Parks natural history museum on the Morro Bay estuary, near Morro Rock. Adults $3; 18 and under free.

Free days

No free day; 18 and under free

Know before you go

Admission

Adults $3; 18 and under free

✓ Verified on parks.ca.gov · checked Oct 4, 2026

Free days & hours

No free day; 18 and under free

✓ Verified on parks.ca.gov · checked Oct 4, 2026

Reservations

None stated

Not confirmed – check with the museum

Hours

Museum and gift shop daily 10am–5pm

✓ Verified on parks.ca.gov · checked Oct 4, 2026

Closed

Holiday closures not stated

Not confirmed – check with the museum

Parking

In Morro Bay State Park, 500 ft from the campground and marina entrance; state park vehicle day use $8

✓ Verified on parks.ca.gov · checked Oct 4, 2026

Kids

18 and under free

✓ Verified on parks.ca.gov · checked Oct 4, 2026

Accessibility

Not found on official site; confirm directly

Not confirmed – check with the museum

Address

State Park Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442 (Morro Bay State Park)

✓ Verified on parks.ca.gov · checked Oct 4, 2026

Map location from OpenStreetMap.

Free days, hours and prices change often, and museums close for installations and private events. Always confirm on the museum's own site before you go. Information only; Orca Travel Collection isn't affiliated with these museums.

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Information only. Free days, hours and prices change; confirm with each museum before you go. Data: each museum's official website, balboapark.org and OpenStreetMap · Facts checked Oct 4, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.