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1350 El Prado, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
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Jul 7, 2021

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The Museum of Us and California Tower will be closed on Wednesday, July 7th from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm in observance of the 4th of July holiday. We will reopen on Thursday, July 8th at 10:00 am. Thank you ... read more

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A big congratulations to our beloved Director of D A big congratulations to our beloved Director of Decolonizing Initiatives, Brandie Macdonald, for receiving the Nancy Hanks Award for Professional Excellence by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Board of Directors! As stated in AAM’s press release, “Her work has radically transformed the institution, and she is having an enormous impact on the larger field as well.” We are immensely grateful for the important work Brandie does, and proud of her for this well-deserved recognition! #DecolonizeMuseums
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Museum of Us

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

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