Museum Selected as Host for California Arts Council Administrators of Color Fellowship
JANUARY 14, 2021 - We are thrilled to be selected as a host organization for the California Arts Council Administrators of Color Fellowship program! CAC-ACF pairs 10 arts administrators of color with an arts and culture organization dedicated to equity and...
“Books Like Us” Winter Reading Challenge!
The San Diego Public Library Presents... "Books Like Us" Start off the new year right by signing up for the 2021 Winter Reading Challenge and diving into a good book! Celebrate diversity and harness the transformative power of seeing oneself...
Museum Earns Sixth Consecutive 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating!
We are proud to announce that the Museum of Us has earned its sixth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator; America’s leading charity evaluator. A 4-star rating is Charity Navigator’s highest possible rating and demonstrates our organization’s commitment to...
Our Response to the Presidential Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping
The Museum of Us stands with the American Alliance of Museums in their condemnation of a recently issued Presidential Executive Order that stifles essential DEAI training. We, as an institution, are deeply committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. And, we...
Museum Awarded Nearly $250,000 Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services for Community-Driven Partnerships
The Museum of Us is honored to have been awarded a $249,668 Museums for America, Community Anchors and Catalysts, grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This grant will fund a project that is an extension of our work and commitment to redress...
Black Lives Matter
Adapted from a series of social media posts made between May 30, 2020 and June 21, 2020 in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. JUNE 1, 2020 - 11:55 A.M. PDT We stand in solidarity with our Black colleagues, partners, storytellers, visitors,...
We’re in this Together
In the midst of these uncertain times, we are committed to supporting each other as a community, and we encourage everyone to take care of themselves – and of friends, family, neighbors, and fellow community members. Together, we can strengthen...
Visit the Newly Refreshed Ancient Egypt Exhibit
Following a temporary closure due to the California Tower seismic retrofit, the Ancient Egypt exhibit is back open and has undergone a refresh! As part of the Museum’s first phase of decolonizing initiatives, the exhibit was updated with brand-new graphics, narrative...
Volunteer Spotlight: Melanie Flynn
Our volunteers and interns help advance the Museum’s mission of inspiring human connections by exploring the human experience by performing a broad range of functions in a variety of departments, and they truly help enrich the visitor experience. This month, we’re...
The San Diego Museum of Man Names Erin Spiewak as Chief Financial and Operations Officer
The San Diego Museum of Man has selected Erin Spiewak as its new Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFO/COO). Ms. Spiewak assumed the role on January 13, 2020, and will oversee finance, accounting, operations, and human resources on behalf of the Museum. "I am...
Museum Receives 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
For the sixth year in a row, we’ve received the highest rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of nonprofits. This is the highest “Exceptional” designation award for nonprofits that exceed industry standards and outperform most...
Staff Spotlight: Kelsey Pickert
Our Development team works incredibly hard to connect people and organizations with the Museum’s mission and offerings in order to get them involved and engaged with supporting our work. This month, we’re highlighting Kelsey Pickert, our Development Associate. We sat...