San Diego Museum of Man

FREE admission to the Museum of Man with a Go San Diego Card

Description

Nestled in the heart of San Diego's historic Balboa Park, the Museum of Man brings together beauty, history, anthropology, art, and artifacts from ancient and contemporary cultures under the magnificent California Tower to educate, inspire, and enchant visitors of all ages.

The only anthropological institution in the region devoted to the celebration of diversity, the museum offers exquisite collections that explore the question, 'What makes us human?' Permanent exhibitions include Footsteps in Time: Four Million Years of Human Evolution, an introduction to humankind's long history; Ancient Egypt, showcasing rare Egyptian artifacts over 3,000 years old; the Children's Discovery Center, where kids can dress up in ancient Egyptian costumes and see an Egyptian mummy adorned with royal jewelry; and Kumeyaay: Native Californians, where traditional Kumeyaay lifestyles are preserved and presented.

Price:

Cost with the card: free

Cost without the card:
Adult (13+): $10.00
Child (3-12): $5.00

Hours:

Daily, 10:00 am-4:30 pm

Closed:

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.

Driving:

From east or west: I-163 South, exit University Avenue. Go straight on 6th Avenue, left on Laurel Street (El Prado), cross the bridge and the Museum of Man is the first museum on your left. From the south: I-5 N, exit 6th Avenue, left on Laurel, follow as above. From the north: I-5 S, exit Laurel Street, left on Laurel, follow as above.

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Redemption Instructions:

Included general admission with your Go San Diego Card.

The Go City Card is accepted until 5:30pm unless otherwise noted; during all other times standard admission will apply.