Museum of Man

Business hours

Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The San Diego Museum of Man is a cultural and physical anthropology museum. They collect, preserve, interpret, and communicate evidence of human development, creativity, and artistic expression. It's about people.

The Museum of Man is the only anthropology and archaeology museum in San Diego County. The Museum is located in Balboa Park in the historic 1915 California Building with its iconic California Tower.

The Museum has outstanding cultural (ethnographic) collections and physical anthropology collections and features five permanent exhibitions, including:
Ancient Egypt
Kumeyaay: Native Californians
Footsteps Through Time: Four Million Years of Human Evolution
Maya: Heart of Sky, Heart of Earth
Discover Egypt

They also offer changing special exhibits featuring artifacts from their collections and around the world.

Hours
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Admission
Adults (18 and over) - $12.50
Youths (13-17) & College Students with ID - $8.00
Seniors (62+) & Active Military (with ID) - $10.00
Children (3-12) - $5.00
Members & Children under 3 - FREE

Heated smoking area No
Smoking porch No
Wi-fi No

Upcoming events at Museum of Man

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: ARTifact Adventures! (Grades K-2)

Date Today, 9 a.m. to noon
Cost $90 - $120
Age limit Not available
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Museum Of Man Summer Camp: ARTifact Adventures! (Grades K-2)

Thursday, Jun. 20
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: ARTifact Adventures! (Grades K-2)

Friday, Jun. 21
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Arts
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Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Cookin' Up Culture (Grades K-2)

Monday, Jul. 8
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Cookin' Up Culture (Grades K-2)

Tuesday, Jul. 9
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Cookin' Up Culture (Grades K-2)

Wednesday, Jul. 10
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Cookin' Up Culture (Grades K-2)

Thursday, Jul. 11
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Cookin' Up Culture (Grades K-2)

Friday, Jul. 12
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Magical & Mythical Creatures (Grades K-2)

Monday, Jul. 15
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Mummies, Zombies, & Vampires (Grade 6-8)

Monday, Jul. 15
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Magical & Mythical Creatures (Grades K-2)

Tuesday, Jul. 16
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Mummies, Zombies, & Vampires (Grade 6-8)

Tuesday, Jul. 16
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Magical & Mythical Creatures (Grades K-2)

Wednesday, Jul. 17
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Mummies, Zombies, & Vampires (Grade 6-8)

Wednesday, Jul. 17
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Magical & Mythical Creatures (Grades K-2)

Thursday, Jul. 18
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Mummies, Zombies, & Vampires (Grade 6-8)

Thursday, Jul. 18
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Magical & Mythical Creatures (Grades K-2)

Friday, Jul. 19
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Mummies, Zombies, & Vampires (Grade 6-8)

Friday, Jul. 19
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: I’m am Ologist (Grade 3-5)

Monday, Jul. 22
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: I’m am Ologist (Grade 3-5)

Monday, Jul. 22
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: I’m am Ologist (Grade 3-5)

Tuesday, Jul. 23
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: I’m am Ologist (Grade 3-5)

Tuesday, Jul. 23
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: I’m am Ologist (Grade 3-5)

Wednesday, Jul. 24
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: I’m am Ologist (Grade 3-5)

Wednesday, Jul. 24
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: I’m am Ologist (Grade 3-5)

Thursday, Jul. 25
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: I’m am Ologist (Grade 3-5)

Thursday, Jul. 25
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: I’m am Ologist (Grade 3-5)

Friday, Jul. 26
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: I’m am Ologist (Grade 3-5)

Friday, Jul. 26
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: ARTifact Adventures! (Grades K-2)

Monday, Jul. 29
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: ARTifact Adventures! (Grades K-2)

Tuesday, Jul. 30
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: ARTifact Adventures! (Grades K-2)

Wednesday, Jul. 31
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $90 - $120 Arts
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Museum Of Man Summer Camp: ARTifact Adventures! (Grades K-2)

Thursday, Aug. 1
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: ARTifact Adventures! (Grades K-2)

Friday, Aug. 2
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Monkey Madness (Grade 3-5)

Monday, Aug. 5
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Monkey Madness (Grade 3-5)

Tuesday, Aug. 6
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Monkey Madness (Grade 3-5)

Wednesday, Aug. 7
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Monkey Madness (Grade 3-5)

Thursday, Aug. 8
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Monkey Madness (Grade 3-5)

Friday, Aug. 9
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Magical & Mythical Creatures (Grades K-2)

Monday, Aug. 12
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Magical & Mythical Creatures (Grades K-2)

Tuesday, Aug. 13
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Magical & Mythical Creatures (Grades K-2)

Wednesday, Aug. 14
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Magical & Mythical Creatures (Grades K-2)

Thursday, Aug. 15
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Magical & Mythical Creatures (Grades K-2)

Friday, Aug. 16
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Arts

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Mummies Unwrapped (Grade 3-5)

Monday, Aug. 19
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Mummies Unwrapped (Grade 3-5)

Tuesday, Aug. 20
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Mummies Unwrapped (Grade 3-5)

Wednesday, Aug. 21
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Mummies Unwrapped (Grade 3-5)

Thursday, Aug. 22
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Exhibits

Museum Of Man Summer Camp: Mummies Unwrapped (Grade 3-5)

Friday, Aug. 23
9 a.m. – noon $90 - $120 Exhibits

Ongoing events at Museum of Man

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'access/ABILITY' Exhibit At San Diego Museum Of Man

Every Sunday
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $5 - $12.50 Community

'access/ABILITY' Exhibit At San Diego Museum Of Man

Every Monday
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $5 - $12.50 Community

'access/ABILITY' Exhibit At San Diego Museum Of Man

Every Tuesday
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $5 - $12.50 Community

'access/ABILITY' Exhibit At San Diego Museum Of Man

Every Wednesday
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $5 - $12.50 Community

'access/ABILITY' Exhibit At San Diego Museum Of Man

Every Thursday
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $5 - $12.50 Community

'access/ABILITY' Exhibit At San Diego Museum Of Man

Every Friday
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $5 - $12.50 Community

'access/ABILITY' Exhibit At San Diego Museum Of Man

Every Saturday
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $5 - $12.50 Community

Past events

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