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Discover a variety of unique, interactive exhibits that cover a vast range of human history and culture you won’t see anywhere else in the world! — PostSecret - explore the community art project, PostSecret, and join the millions of people who have anonymously shared their secrets in this interactive and engaging exhibit…you won’t leave a stranger! —Cannibals: Myth & Reality - discover cannibals aren’t who you think they are. In fact, there’s a good chance that your ancestors were cannibals…you may even have a few cannibalistic practices yourself. —Living with Animals - discover all the surprising, unique, and inspiring ways we live with animals—from beloved pets and irksome pests, to the food on our dinner plates. You’ll find we’re not human without them! — Race: Are We So Different? - explains in clear, helpful language the origins of race and racism, and helps us understand how to deal with them in productive, enlightening ways. —Plus tons more! Begin your journey today, we’re open daily, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.–www.museumofus.org
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We caught up with Jazmine from Balboa Park TV to talk about the past, present, and future of the Museum of Us! Check out this episode of "Balboa Park to You" and come see for yourself starting this Wednesday, September 16th. #WhatMakesUs #MuseumofUs
People don't often think of museums as being bold or as agents of change. But the Museum of Man rebranding to Museum of Us is a big step forward in defining ...
The Museum of Us is excited to announce that we will be reopening on Wednesday, September 16th!
We will now be open Wednesday – Sunday every week from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We’ve been hard at work to ensure the safety of our guests upon reopening, and invite you to visit our website to learn about our new safety guidelines, ticketing information, and more.
Plan your visit today! #MuseumofUs #AllofUs
Updates to Our Community Regarding COVID-19 Image by Alexander Adams Welcome Back! The Museum of Us is excited to reopen our doors and welcome you back starting Wednesday, September 16th. Under the direction of state and county guidelines, we will be operating at limited capacity and implementing...
The Museum of Us is located in Balboa Park, a hub for art and culture near the heart of Downtown San Diego. Balboa Park was built for the Panama-California Exposition of 1915, which commemorated the international opening of the Panama Canal.
Just across the Cabrillo Bridge, the Museum of Us is the western entrance of Balboa Park. The Park has long been a place for people to come together, celebrate our passions and diversity, and call for change in the community and world at large.
#AllowUsToReintroduceOurselves #WhatMakesUs #MuseumofUs
(Image 1: Pedestrians on the Cabrillo Bridge at the Panama-California Exposition of 1915 by San Diego History Center via Balboa Park / Image 2: Peaceful protestors passing through the California Plaza, June 2020)
The September/October issue of the American Alliance of Museums’ “Museum” magazine is out!
This edition, “Cultivating Civic Engagement,” features an article highlighting the efforts of museums rising to the challenge to meet community needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AAM members can "pick up" their digital copy today to learn how the Museum of Us and other museums are responding to times of challenge: https://bit.ly/2Z7VBAz
It’s more than just a name change.
The Museum of Us is rethinking the way we steward cultural resources, develop exhibits, and involve the community in our work.
The Museum of Us is a place by, for, and of all of us! Learn more at: www.museumofus.org/allaboutus
The Museum of Us is honored to have been awarded a Museums for America, Community Anchors and Catalysts grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This grant will allow us to honor our commitment to decolonization and to ensure the voices of the Kumeyaay Nation are prioritized in our work.
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The Museum of Us is honored to have been awarded a $249,668 Museums for America, Community Anchors and Catalysts, grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This grant will fund a project that is an extension of ... read more
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Look up after dark this week to see #BalboaPark's iconic #CaliforniaTower bathed in purple and gold light to celebrate the centennial of the ratification of the #19thAmendment and the women's suffrage movement. #WomensVote100 #ThankYou #SanDiego
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Acknowledging the Indigenous Peoples of the land is more than saying a few sentences—it is displaying humility, building trust, and being accountable for working towards a more inclusive and equitable future.
A land acknowledgement statement is the first step organizations can take towards eliminating the ongoing erasure of Indigenous Peoples’ voices, lives, and history, and building a more equitable, inclusive, anti-colonial, and racially just space.
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Land Acknowledgement Decolonizing Initiatives Land Acknowledgement Colonial Pathways Policy Policy on the Curation of Human Remains The Museum of Us recognizes that it sits on the ancestral homeland of the Kumeyaay Nation. The Museum extends its respect and gratitude to the Kumeyaay peoples who have...
Land Acknowledgements: What are they? What do they mean? How are they used?
Whether you are familiar with land acknowledgements, or this is the first you are hearing of them, it is always good to revisit their meaning and significance.
To learn more about Land Acknowledgements and other Decolonizing Initiatives at the Museum of Us, visit: https://bit.ly/32e3xko
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That right there? That’s us!
The Museum of Us resides and operates on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Kumeyaay Nation in San Diego, California.
Located just 15 miles north of one of the world’s busiest land border crossings (the San Ysidro Port of Entry), the Museum of Us is proud to welcome a diversity of international visitors from near and far.
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Howka! Hi! Hola! Nǐ hǎo! It’s us, your new museum.
We’ve spent the last few weeks sharing how the Museum of Us got its name, but you may be wondering what all it entails. Allow us to reintroduce ourselves!
In the weeks and months to come, we’ll be highlighting moments from Museum of Us history that made us who we are today (#MomentsThatMadeUs), as well as the core values and beliefs that guide our work (#WhatMakesUs). Stay tuned for some exciting updates and involvement opportunities along the way!
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How do we talk about race in a way that unites and strengthens us as a community?
This Thursday, August 20th, the National Conflict Resolution Center - NCRC will present a national conversation featuring two of America’s leading scholars and New York Times #1 Best Selling authors, Ibram X. Kendi (How To Be An Antiracist) and Robin DiAngelo (White Fragility), facilitated by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery.
Join the free, virtual discussion and fundraiser (donations optional), "A Path Forward," about racism and injustice this Thursday, August 20th, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m., Pacific Daylight time. Register at: https://bit.ly/3kWIL18
Are museums activists? They sure can be! By combating the spread of misinformation, teaching and inspiring critical thinking, and creating dialogical spaces, museums can promote activism.
This article by Emma Thorne-Christy from Exhibits of Humanity features one of our very own exhibits!
Are museums activists? How can museums be activists? Museum activism.
"When we were forced to close our doors in mid-March we really focused on, 'How do we use this time to become a better version of ourselves when we get out the other side?'"
Learn more about how the Museum of Us came to be from CEO Dr. Micah Parzen with Maureen Cavanaugh on KPBS Midday Edition.
An anthropological museum in Balboa Park that was known as the Museum of Man for more than 40 years has a new name — the Museum of Us.
Did you know the Museum of Us renaming process began in summer of 2018? Through stakeholder meetings, surveys, and an interactive name change exhibit, the community made us who we are today!
Learn more about the history, process, and initiatives behind the Museum of Us by visiting:
Formerly known as the San Diego Museum of Man, learn all about the Museum of Us—a 100-plus-year-old anthropology museum with an unconventional new approach.
Thank you to our friends at UNA USA San Diego Chapter for their support of the Museum of Us!
Together, we can work towards achieving a better and more sustainable future for all of us.
Did you hear?! The Museum of Man has officially changed its name to The Museum of Us!
We support this name change as it is a positive step towards accomplishing Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality (#SDG5) and Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities (#SDG10) by 2030!
Read @musuemofus’s statement below:
"After operating as the San Diego Museum of Man for over 40 years, it is time we step into a new identity that better reflects our values of equity, inclusion, and decolonization.
Today, we are proud to announce our new name: Museum of Us"
Source: @museumofallofus
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“When you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou
New banners went up on the California Building last week, beginning the process of changing Museum signage to the Museum of Us.
As a reminder, the Museum remains temporarily closed due to the ongoing spread of Coronavirus. We look forward to reopening our doors when it is safe to do so!
“It’s critically important in a divided world that we have places like a Museum of Us that can bring people together and really focus on shared humanity - and create a place where everybody feels like they’re welcome, and everybody feels like they belong.” Learn more about the Museum of Us from CEO Dr. Micah Parzen with KUSI.
The world around us is changing. It’s time our institutions do, too.
Thank you to the American Anthropological Association for your support!
In solidarity with the worldwide #LightItBlue movement, the California Tower has been flooded in blue light since April 10th in support of healthcare and essential workers on the frontlines of the fight against Coronavirus. Last night, a projection was added to signify the beginning of a new chapter for the Museum of Us.
Words without action are hollow.
The Museum of Us is not just a change of name. As put by the San Diego Union-Tribune, it is "a reflection of a broader effort by the cultural anthropology museum to redefine its role in the community, its stewardship of the items in its collection, and the stories it tells."
Learn more about the history, initiatives, and #MomentsThatMadeUs.
The Balboa Park institution will be known now as the Museum of Us
Words have power. Names are no different.
The name change process took place over two-plus years, and was marked by extensive community involvement. To learn more, visit:
Formerly known as the San Diego Museum of Man, learn all about the Museum of Us—a 100-plus-year-old anthropology museum with an unconventional new approach.
After operating as the San Diego Museum of Man for over 40 years, it is time we step into a new identity that better reflects our values of equity, inclusion, and decolonization.
Today, we are proud to announce our new name: Museum of Us
We may be an anthropology museum, but we’ve had our fair share of robotic and extraterrestrial visitors over the years!
This week, we are thinking of our friends at the Comic-Con Museum and celebrating #ComicConAtHome by remembering all those who stopped by the Museum of Man to learn what it means to be human. 🤖 👽
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Remembering the life and legacy of congressman and civil rights leader, John Lewis.
“[T]hrough the decades, he not only gave all of himself to the cause of freedom and justice, but inspired generations that followed to try to live up to his example.”
– Former President Barack Obama
America is a constant work in progress. What gives each new generation purpose is to take up the unfinished work of the last and carry it…
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination based on disability.
Author, speaker, and fellow San Diego resident Alex Montoya reminds readers that there is a lot to learn from people with disabilities who adapt and adjust to adversity every day.
A beautiful capture from Stephen Bay Photography as Comet Neowise crosses the early morning sky over the California Tower. 🌠
Around the world and across cultures, individuals look to the night sky for different reasons, including guidance, reason, faith, fortune, and more. What do the cosmos mean to you?
This is Comet Neowise shot from Balboa Park this morning. I guess I have a thing for photographing astro subjects in the middle of the city. Usually this results in a lot of pain because the objects are so dim and the light pollution from the city tends to wash everything out.
However, I decided to go to Balboa Park this morning to try and capture the comet. Although there were no clouds the conditions weren't ideal as the air was very humid so clarity wasn't the best. Also we had a half moon.
NEOWISE was barely visible to the eye and if I didn't know where to look, I wouldn't have noticed it. It does come out better on the camera and with some processing.
This is a crop from a horizontal shot.
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“It’s never been a more exciting time in brewing--I’d say globally--With the technology and the agricultural quality of the ingredients we have these days.” – Matt Brophy of Flying Dog Brewery
Learn about the history and science of brewing the perfect pint of beer with the Smithsonian Channel. #BEERology #MuseumofMan
The process of making beer is a science, and a messy one at that. Here, a brewmaster at Flying Dog Brewery walks Josh Ozersky through the art of the brew
Your voice counts! Being counted in the U.S. Census ensures our communities get the education, housing, infrastructure, health care, and social services we need. The official count ends on October 31st, 2020.
To learn more: countme2020.org
To register: my2020census.gov
OUR VOICES COUNT! - Being counted in the Census tells everyone WHO we are and WHERE we are so that our communities get the resources we deserve.
Throughout the day we'll be uplifting the areas, neighborhoods, and cities in our region that currently have the lowest response rates. If you have friends or family in these areas, reach out and make sure they've completed their census: my2020census.gov or (844) 330-2020.
We also have several events happening today. It's a busy day so stay tuned!
Check our social media toolkit here: bit.ly/CM2020_weekOfAction_ToolKit.
#countme2020 #EveryoneCounts #CaliforniaCounts #2020census #countusin
While we’ve been closed, "Friends of Balboa Park" have been busy repairing and restoring Balboa Park and Museum architecture for visitors to enjoy for years to come! They’ve repainted the Cabrillo Bridge and light standards to historically accurate colors, and are currently restoring light sconces in the Plaza de California. Thank you!
Members and allies of the Kumeyaay Nation are protesting the desecration of sacred cultural and burial sites for border wall construction. To learn more and support, visit: https://linktr.ee/kumeyaaydefense
The California tribe says the blasting planned to construct President Trump's border wall will disturb sovereign lands.
Since its opening in 2015, over 7,500 youth and adults have participated in tours and workshops of our "Race: Are We So Different?" exhibit. Although we are currently closed, we are grateful for funding from the Nissan Foundation, which has allowed us to welcome participants from different walks of life to engage in dialogue about race and racism in our communities.
Five years ago today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of love and struck down all state bans on same-sex marriage, legalizing it in all fifty states. In honor of this momentous day in LGBTQ+ and American history, the California Tower was draped in the rainbow pride flag to celebrate.
The anniversary falls on the heels of another important Supreme Court decision to extend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to protect gay and transgender workers from workplace discrimination. As much as there is to be celebrated, calls for “Black Trans Lives Matter” among the Black Lives Matter movement remind us of the work still to be done to protect Black transgender womxn and marginalized community members from senseless violence and systemic oppression.
#LoveWins #BlackTransLivesMatter
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Our exhibits team regularly updates the San Diego Secrets section of the PostSecret exhibit to feature new, never-before-seen postcard secrets collected in the exhibit and at PostSecret Street Team events. This time lapse shows just a portion of all the work they do to install new secrets. Visit us soon to see the latest San Diego Secrets on display!
Registration is now open for the new Living with Animals exhibit guided tour! In the STEM-inspired, dialogue-based tour, students will think critically about the causal relationship between human meat consumption and climate change, engage in hands-on activities in the gallery, and even leave with a collection of recipes from around the globe. Check out the video to learn more and don't forget to book your tour by emailing us at [email protected]!
Join us for a sneak peek at our brand-new Living with Animals tour! To book your tour and learn more email us at [email protected]
Since our PostSecret exhibit opened last year, we’ve received over 15,000 postcard secrets from people who need to share and release their secrets. One of the ways visitors can share their secrets is by creating a postcard of their own and leaving it in our mailbox in the exhibit. We check the mailbox each week and when it gets full we read and catalogue every postcard inside. Please know each postcard secret is read - we hear you and the weight or joy of your secret is now shared by others.
Curious about what you'll experience at PostSecret Live with Frank Warren this Friday, August 23 at 6:00 p.m.? Check out this video to get a sneak peek at the unforgettable evening where Frank brings his community art project to life with an interactive talk, Q&A, book signing, and more. Tickets are only $15|$20 and are going fast: https://www.museumofman.org/postsecret-live Video courtesy of PostSecret.
Our Visitor Experience Manager Jose answers the most frequently asked questions about the Museum, while in our Living with Animals exhibit.
Frank Warren, the founder of PostSecret, is back, bringing his world-famous community art project to life with an unforgettable talk in Balboa Park on Friday, August 23! Whether you’ve been a PostSecret fan for years or recently discovered the project in our PostSecret exhibit, you don’t want to miss this inspiring evening. Each ticket includes Frank’s presentation, a Q&A, a PostSecret postcard to take home, create, and mail in, and a book signing. Tickets are $15 | $20 – get yours before they sell out: http://bit.ly/2ZtrFNm
See our PostSecret Street Team in action, learn how you can get involved, and more!
Our PostSecret Street Team volunteer Dania beaks down the three ways you can join the PostSecret community and contribute to our PostSecret exhibit! To see our PostSecret Street Team in action, stop by their pop-up postcard-making station this Saturday at Little Saigon Stories: http://bit.ly/2NkI4x1
Go Behind-the-Scenes in our Cannibals: Myth & Reality Exhibit, See an Exhibit Prototype, Find Out What Our Exhibits Department Does, and More!
Today marks the first anniversary of the opening of our PostSecret exhibit! Over the past year, countless visitors have explored the exhibit and we’ve received over 15,000 postcard secrets both in the exhibit and at our PostSecret Street Team events in the community. If you haven’t visited yet, don’t wait to experience the transformative power of secrets, see original postcards from the PostSecret project, join the PostSecret community by submitting your own secret, and so much more!
Have you heard about our Fossil Detective Kit? It’s a great educational resource that builds upon the human evolution and millions of years of environmental adaptations content from our former exhibit, “Footsteps Through Time.” Lessons in the kit will ignite students’ curiosity and critical thinking skills by encouraging exploration around some of the most well-known hominin finds and discussion around cultural knowledge of where humans come from. Check out this video and our website to learn more: https://www.museumofman.org/fossil-detective-kit/
What is our Cultural Resources Department and What Do They Do? We’re Answering the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Our Cultural Resources Department and More!
Experience the California Tower with Gallery Educator Jean!
Good morning San Diego! Don’t wait to take a California Tower tour, there are only four more days before the Tower temporarily closes for a seismic retrofit. You'll experience this view, explore the history of Balboa Park, and climb the historic California Tower - only on a Tower tour! Tickets are sure to sell out, book your spot at: www.californiatower.org
Did you hear? We have brand-new secrets in our PostSecret exhibit! Our incredible volunteer Taryn takes you behind-the-scenes to show how we add new postcard secrets, talks about how she got involved with the Museum, and shares how you can send in your secrets.
Lately, we have been reflecting on what we’re thankful for and the common threads that connect us all, which inspired us to create the Thankful Video Series. Over the past few days, we’ve posted videos of our staff sharing what they are thankful for, what their greatest accomplishments were for the year, and what their hopes are for 2019. Today’s video, the fifth and final video in the series, features our Chief Executive Officer Micah Parzen, plus a compilation of our staff’s hopes for the New Year. Thank you for joining us on this journey, and let us know what you’re thankful for and what your hopes are for 2019!
Our Thankful Video Series continues and today you’ll meet Evan, our Visitor Experience Associate! We created this video series to take time to reflect on what we’re thankful for and what we all have in common. To learn more about the five-part series, check out our latest blog post, and watch out for the next episode on Friday, December 28: http://bit.ly/2SbFs7F
As part of our Thankful Video Series, you’ll meet several of our staff and learn what they’re thankful for, their greatest achievement of the year, and their hopes for 2019. Today you’ll meet Marisa, our Executive Assistant, in episode two of the video series. To learn more about the series, check out our latest blog post and watch out for the next video on Wednesday, December 26: http://bit.ly/2SbFs7F
As the year draws to a close, we’re reflecting on what we’re thankful for and the common threads that connect us all. We asked several of our staff what they’re thankful for and created a five-part video series with their answers. Here’s what our Gallery Educator Lara had to say. Learn more about the video series and check out the next video this Sunday, December 23 : http://bit.ly/2SbFs7F
Our Exhibit Developer Sandy reveals a hidden staircase in the Museum and explains how you can experience it via augmented reality on our Museum Mobile Tour! Learn more: https://www.museumofman.org/mobile-tour/
Our exhibits are created in-house, which means our team designs, creates, and installs our shows! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how our exhibits team built the San Diego Secrets section of our new PostSecret exhibit, which showcases local San Diegans’ postcard secrets. The next time you’re visiting the Museum, make sure to stop by and see their hard work in-person! Learn more about the PostSecret exhibit here: http://bit.ly/2GyT7jp
Explore Ancient Egypt with our Gallery Educator Lara! Continue learning about our exhibits and all the exciting programs we offer at: https://www.museumofman.org/
Has the Museum ever been a church? We’re answering the top questions about the San Diego Museum of Man!
Curious what you’ll find in Cannibals: Myth & Reality? In this immersive and thoughtful exhibit, you’ll discover cannibals aren’t who you think they are. Check out this video to get a peek at some of the adventures you’ll have, plus don’t forget to grab a free pin on your way out!
Join us for a sneak peek at tonight’s evening event, Summer Secrets! Tickets will be available at the door-we’ll see you there! Check out museumofman.org for more details.
We recently added brand new postcards to the San Diego Secrets section of our PostSecret exhibit. In this behind-the-scenes video, our Director of Exhibits, Erika, talks about the process of adding the new secrets and how you can submit your own postcard secret to the exhibit!
Curious about what you’ll experience at Summer Secrets on Friday, August 24? PostSecret founder Frank Warren and our Public Engagement Manager Cathy reveal some of the exciting ways you’ll explore the secrets that connect us all at this after-hours party inspired by our PostSecret exhibit! Learn more and get your tickets before they sell out: http://bit.ly/2JsC6I0
Join us for a first look at the new secrets in our PostSecret exhibit!
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