Museum of Us

At Balboa Park in San Diego, California

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Admission Hours

Mondays – Sunday
10 AM – 5 PM

Admission Fees

Adults (18+): $21.95
Seniors (62+), military, students, teachers and youth 6 – 17: $16.95
Children 5 and under: Free

Free Entry

Free admission every 4th Tuesday for residents of the City and County of San Diego and active military and their dependents (with ID):

Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2027
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2027
(no resident free day in December)

Always free for children 5 and under and for Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples globally

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About San Diego Museum of Us

The Museum of Us, located in San Diego’s Balboa Park, is an anthropology museum housed in the historic California Quadrangle. Originally established for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, the museum has evolved significantly, showcasing cultural artifacts from around the world and emphasizing the human experience through history.

Founded during the Panama-California Exposition, the museum’s collections began with contributions from noted archaeologists like Dr. Edgar Lee Hewett. Over time, it grew to include artifacts from pre-Columbian America, Ancient Egypt, and more. The museum’s name was changed from “Museum of Man” to “Museum of Us” in 2020 to reflect a focus on inclusivity.