Museum of Natural History and State Park Happenings
The Morro Bay Museum of Natural History celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Stay tuned to this page for announcements of upcoming, associated events.
Summer Solstice Celebration
Our "Summer Solstice Celebration," a free family event, will be held Saturday, June 23, 11am - 3pm in the picnic area at the Morro Bay State Park Campground.
Presentations include exotic Insects and live snakes, rescued tortoises and turtles from around the world, Wharwolves (live hybrid wolves), marine invertebrate touch tanks, and a bird exhibit.
Participants at this event include Pacific Wildlife Care, the Marine Mammal Rescue Center, the Friends of the Elephant Seal, John Sanders of Delphinus School, Dennis Sheridan, Bob and Judy Thomas, Kristi Whar, Audubon Society, and the Northern Chumash Tribal Council.
Join in the fun making fish prints and necklaces, casting animal tracks, staging do-it-yourself puppet shows, painting Native American designs, and playing the Bird Concentration game.
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the day.
Parking: across the road from the campground, in the Marina parking lot at the end away from the Bayside Cafe.