Museum of Us, Anthropological museum in Balboa Park, California, US.
The San Diego Museum of Man operates from a Spanish Colonial Revival building, displaying collections about human experiences and cultural practices throughout history.
The museum opened in 1915 during the Panama-California Exposition, featuring exhibits organized by archaeologist Dr. Edgar Lee Hewett.
The collection includes 72,000 artifacts focusing on pre-Columbian western America, Mesoamerican civilizations, and indigenous peoples of Southern California.
Located at 1350 El Prado, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 10 AM to 5 PM with membership options providing unlimited access.
The California Tower section of the museum provides tours allowing visitors to observe San Diego from an elevated perspective.
Location: California
Inception: 1915
Official opening: 1915
Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival architecture
Website: https://museumofus.org
GPS coordinates: 32.73140,-117.15200
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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