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San Diego, CA 92101

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In solidarity with the worldwide #LightItBlue move 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 U 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 in the San Diego Union-Tribune article at the link in bio.
Words have power. Names are no different. The nam Words have power. Names are no different.

The name change process took place over two-plus years, and was marked by extensive community involvement − including stakeholder meetings, surveys, and an interactive name change exhibit temporarily installed in the Museum’s rotunda.

To learn more, visit the “Museum Renaming Process” page at the link in bio!
After operating as the San Diego Museum of Man for 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
#WhereIsItWednesday – Guess that exhibit! Here, #WhereIsItWednesday – Guess that exhibit! Here, you can listen to local storytellers talk about a moment they saw the world differently with a little help from some non-human friends. Do you know which exhibit this could be?

📸 Photo Credit: Shelby Miller
We may be an anthropology museum, but we’ve had 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 @ComicConMuseum and celebrating #ComicConAtHome by remembering all those who stopped by the Museum of Man to learn about what it means to be human. 🤖👽

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Museum of Us

1350 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239- 2001

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Uh-oh! Sorry for the inconvenience. The Museum of Us is temporarily closed, effective November 11, 2020, due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19. Explore our website for a variety of digital offerings, and check our COVID-19 Updates page for the latest information.