Museum of Us San Diego

Museum of Us

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3.5/5
(430) · Museum in San Diego, United States
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Located in Balboa Park, San Diego, the Museum of Us offers a journey through anthropology, arts, and culture via interactive displays and diverse artifacts.

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3.5/5 · 430 reviews
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Jan 27, 2025
The prettiest building in the park first off. It has some cool stuff to see and I went on a resident free day. Thank goodness though because even free it was pretty lackluster. Mostly text, missing e… Full review by Escape47298350823
Sep 26, 2024
The first time we visited Balboa Park, we saw the "Cannibals!" sign at the MoU and didn't know what to think. We were more informed this time, and really enjoyed our visit. I love the mission of this… Full review by LindsayKoehler
Apr 1, 2024
A disappointment for sure. Few artifacts are on display - the exhibitions are mostly text - and mostly apologetic for what the museum used to be. It's odd that in one room there is a sign that says t… Full review by EGAnon
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San Diego's anthropological museum is home to 70,000 artifacts, folk art and archaeological finds from all over the world. With mummies a…
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Roughly how long would it take to go thru the exhibit? I'm planning a quick trip to San Diego and wanted to view this …
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Roughly how long would it take to go thru the exhibit? I'm planning a quick trip to San Diego and wanted to view this exhibit.
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I went through this exhibit 3x in the same day with my kids, they loved it. Takes about 30 mins to see and read everything, so if you give it an hour (to be safe) that should be sufficient! Enjoy.
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when are the museums free to San Diego residents? is photography allowed in the cannibal section?
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Hi--well good news and bad news. Museums are free to resident's on Tuesdays, but the cannibal exhibit is extra charge even on free days. Good luck!
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