Education

The Museum of Us is committed to being a resource for all people to reflect on our place in the world, build a better community for present and future generations, and learn from each other.

Educator Resources

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Educator Appreciation Week

Join Us for Educator Appreciation Week on May 5 through May 11, 2025. Educators of all professional backgrounds will be offered free admission to the Museum with a current employee ID from an education-focused organization. Formal educators, informal educators, faculty, and staff are all welcome.

Come plan a field trip or workshop, connect the Museum's offerings to the classroom, or simply enjoy a free visit! Registration is not required.

Activity Worksheets

The complimentary activity sheets linked below are designed to be applicable to various age ranges and subject areas. We hope you find one that is appropriate for your group. To use, simply download and print.

Museum of Us Visitor Activity Worksheets

Virtual Resources

Visit our Virtual Resources page for virtual exhibits, programs, and resources.

Public Programs

Visit the Events Calendar to learn more about public programs and special events are designed to offer opportunities that are enjoyable, affirming, and educational for people of all ages.

School & Group Visits

School and Group Visits are self-guided experiences that are great for all group sizes and ages. All school and group visits begin with a warm welcome from a Museum Educator that includes background information about the Museum of Us and an opportunity to ask questions. Discounted admission and scholarships are available. Registration required.

For help with reserving a school or group visit via Explorable Places, please review this guide: Reservations on Explorable Places

Workshops & Exhibit Tours

Workshops and Exhibit Tours are facilitated experiences for small groups. Some offerings may not be suitable for certain ages or audiences; discretion is advised when making a reservation request. Discounted admission and scholarships are available. Registration required.

For help with reserving a workshop or exhibit tour via Explorable Places, please review this guide: Reservations on Explorable Places

Stay tuned for new workshop opportunities coming soon!

Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities to visit the Museum of Us are available to all groups through the generous support of our community, partnerships, and philanthropic grants.

• Admissions scholarships are available for all groups interested in a self-guided group visit, workshop, and/or exhibit tour. Applications for admissions scholarships are included in booking process on Explorable Places.
• Bus scholarships are available for all K-12 school groups. All groups must submit a Bus Scholarship Application, which is separate from the Explorable Places booking process.

Learn more about scholarships for self-guided school and group visits.

Learn more about scholarships for workshops and exhibit tours.

Partners

School in the Park

The Museum of Us proudly partners with School in the Park, a program that provides enriching, authentic learning experiences for students through the resources from arts and culture institutions in Balboa Park. Learn more about School in the Park.

The Dignified Learning Project

The Museum of Us is proud to partner with the Dignified Learning Project, a program aimed at transforming San Diego's educational system through teacher collaboration, student services, and community engagement. Learn about their programs and services.