Museum of Us

697 reviews

1 hr

Get a deep dive into the weird and wonderful world of anthropology with this museum's eclectic exhibits

All-Inclusive
Indoors
Museums
Historic and cultural

Select the number of participants

Adult 13–64 years

$14.95$16.61

Child 4–12 yearsi

$10.46$11.62

Estimated total · $14.95

Overview

From cannibals and beer history to learning about the power of secrets to our relationships with animals and the truth about cannibalism – there’s something for everyone at the San Diego Museum of Us.

The Museum of Us is a cultural anthropology museum that explores the human experience from multicultural perspectives to spark dialogue, self-reflection, and human connections. Nestled in the heart of San Diego's historic Balboa Park, the Museum of Us brings together history, anthropology, art, and cultural resources from ancient and contemporary cultures underneath its grand Rotunda, educating visitors of all ages.

Location

1350 El Prado
Balboa Park
92101 San Diego

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Ravi J.
May 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. Views exceeded our expectations, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Priya G.
Jun 2025
Smooth check-in with no surprises. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, — glad we prioritized it.

Elena X.
May 2025
Easy to combine with other sights. We learned more than expected in a short visit, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Chloe E.
Apr 2026
Smooth check-in with no surprises. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, — glad we prioritized it.

James Z.
Jan 2026
Straightforward redemption with our pass. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Ada L.
Sep 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Priya F.
Mar 2025
Well organized from start to finish. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Elena J.
Feb 2026
A calm experience even on a crowded day. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Luca P.
Mar 2025
Well organized from start to finish. Plenty of time to explore afterward, — glad we prioritized it.

James X.
Feb 2025
Helpful crew and clear instructions. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Oliver S.
Jul 2025
We’d happily do this again. Highlights matched what was advertised, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Chloe A.
May 2026
A calm experience even on a crowded day. (Plenty of time to explore afterward, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.)

Sofia C.
Jul 2025
Helpful crew and clear instructions. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Nadia L.
May 2026
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Priya R.
Aug 2025
Helpful crew and clear instructions. Queues moved faster than expected, worth blocking a half-day for.

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