Museum of Us

Experience the diverse stories that define us – all of us.

Mission & Values

Two separate families walking by the Museum entrance and down the front steps.

The Museum of Us recognizes that it sits on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Kumeyaay Nation.

The Museum extends its respect and gratitude to the Kumeyaay peoples who have lived here for millennia. They continue to care for and maintain connection to this ancestral homeland. Learn more about Decolonizing Initiatives at the Museum of Us and the colonial legacy of our building.

Exhibits at the Museum

Highlights

Hostile Terrain 94

Decades of border policies, a humanitarian crisis unfolding at the U.S.-Mexico Border. Developed in collaboration with the Undocumented Migration Project.

Blue, detailed model of a wolf looking towards a blue model of a human with a beard.

Living with Animals

Pest, pet, or food for our plate? Our relationship with animals has changed over time and across cultures. Learn about our complex and dynamic history together.

Climb the California Tower

Prepare for breathtaking views and remarkable history.

Experience this iconic San Diego landmark from new heights on a California Tower Tour!

RESERVE A TOUR

The Museum of Us California Tower before a blue sky.

Join the Community

Annual membership is complimentary with your ticket purchase. Enjoy Membership On Us with a year of unlimited visits for the price of admission.

BECOME A MEMBER

Two people walking down a hallway lined with hundreds of postcards in the "PostSecret" exhibit.

The Museum of Us recognizes that it sits on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Kumeyaay Nation. The Museum extends its respect and gratitude to the Kumeyaay peoples who have lived here for millennia.

The Museum is open daily, Monday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101

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