2011 Award Winner: BEST Museum

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Birch Aquarium at Scripps

2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla | La Jolla, CA (See Map)

(858) 534-3474
Hours of Operation

aquarium.ucsd.edu

Birch Aquarium at Scripps. It's a beautiful world underwater.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fish and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and the Caribbean. An interactive museum showcases research discoveries by Scripps scientists on climate, Earth and ocean science.

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Awards

See Museum Winners 2011 BEST Museum Winner (#1 out of 30)
See Museum Winners 2010 BEST Museum Runner-Up (#2 out of 24)
See Museum Winners 2009 BEST Museum Runner-Up (#2 out of 21)
See Museum Winners 2008 BEST Museum Runner-Up (#2 out of 19)

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Saunie H. … voted BEST Museum

This place has been a source of enjoyment my whole life. I am a San Diego Native, and still visit at least twice a year!

on July 1, 2011 | 8 Bullhorns

Howard S. … voted BEST Museum

on August 19, 2011 | 1 Bullhorn

James P. … voted BEST Museum

on July 1, 2011 | 1 Bullhorn

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Shelley C. … voted BEST Museum

also voted for 9 other nominees

on August 26, 2011

Stephen C. … voted BEST Museum

also voted for 4 other nominees

on August 26, 2011

geddy a. … voted BEST Museum

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on August 26, 2011

Nancy P. … voted BEST Museum

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Carrie M. … voted BEST Museum

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Kristin R. … voted BEST Museum

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Can't beat the view!!!

on August 26, 2011

Mark G. … voted BEST Museum

on August 26, 2011

Vincent M. … voted BEST Museum

also voted for 5 other nominees

I really enjoy this gem of a place

on August 26, 2011

msmar93 … voted BEST Museum

on August 26, 2011

cck … voted BEST Museum

on August 26, 2011

Rio A. … voted BEST Museum

also voted for 6 other nominees

Love this place

on August 25, 2011

Shelly B. … voted BEST Museum

also voted for 10 other nominees

on August 25, 2011

Karendalo … voted BEST Museum

also voted for 19 other nominees

on August 25, 2011

Leigh P. … voted BEST Museum

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starfleetmom … voted BEST Museum

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Adela v C. … voted BEST Museum

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Nestor R. … voted BEST Museum

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on August 25, 2011

grace112 … voted BEST Museum

also voted for 12 other nominees

on August 25, 2011

Amy L. … voted BEST Museum

on August 25, 2011

Jackie D. … voted BEST Museum

also voted for 9 other nominees

If you're willing to skip the amusement park atmosphere, Birch is a lot less expensive than SeaWorld, more targeted to the local area, and just as educational. Also a great regional venue for weddings and concerts!

on August 25, 2011

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2011 Award Winner: BEST Museum

Birch Aquarium at Scripps