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Museum of Us 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...
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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,...
read moreWe’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...
read moreVisit 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...
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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...
read moreThe 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...
read moreMuseum 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...
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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...
read moreStaff Spotlight: Toni Tepetla, Gallery Educator
At the Museum, Gallery Educators engage visitors through tours, drop-in interactions, school programs, and more - they are an integral part of the visitor experience! Our Education Coordinator, Leslie Garcia, recently sat down with one of our Gallery Educators, Toni...
read moreA Conversation with C. Paul Majors, Exhibits Manager
By Rena Hodosevich, Digital Content Intern, Summer 2019 The PostSecret exhibit—based on the world-famous community art project founded by Frank Warren—features thousands of artfully handmade postcards with the deepest secrets of their senders inscribed on them....
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