Museum of Us 32.731518° N -117.15237° W
Description
Located on the unceeded ancestral homelands of the Kumeyaay people, the Museum of Us is located in San Diego’s Balboa Park. The Museum of Us is a cultural anthropology museum dedicated to inspiring human connection by exploring the human experience. We are committed to being a resource where people go to reflect on our place in the world and to learn more from each other.
This is the website to request group visits, workshops, and guided tours offered by the Museum of Us Education Department.
K-12 Classes and Schools
The Field Trip section has available visit types for groups associated with a K-12 classroom, school, or district.
Non-School Groups
Professional, college, nonprofit, youth, and all other groups, please choose from the Tour Group section below - no K-12 designation. Youth and student groups not affiliated with a K-12 school should choose from the Tour Group section.
CHAPERONES & GROUP LEADERS
All groups with children, youth, and students have specific chaperone requirements to promote a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests:
Elementary school | Grades 5 and under
- 1 adult per every 4 children
Middle school | Grades 6-8
- 1 adult per every 6 children
High school | Grades 9-12
- 1 adult per every 8 children
Groups are responsible for ensuring that chaperone requirements are met. Insufficient chaperone supervision may result in changes to entry time, adjusted group size, and/or cancellation per the discretion of Museum of Us staff.
PRICING AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Each group reservation is offered discounted group rate.
- Group Visits and Field Trips: $10.95 per person
- Workshops and Guided Exhibit Tours: $14.95 per person
Discounted rates apply to all group members ages 6 years of age and older
Admissions scholarships are available to support admissions costs. If your group needs an admission scholarship, please choose the "scholarship" pricing option.
Bus scholarships are available for K-12 school groups. Bus scholarships require a separate application, and a formal group visit request must be submitted for consideration. The bus scholarship can be found on the Museum of Us website or directly apply here.
TYPES OF LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Advance registration required for all options.
School Visits & Group Visits
- Self-guided
- Great for groups of any size (90 participants maximum)
- No time limit (duration is based on average time)
- Includes formal group welcome with a Museum Educator upon check-in
- Click here for more details about School Visits and Group Visits
Workshops and Exhibit Tours
- Guided/Facilitated experiences
- Group size is limited: 15 maximum (tour), 30 maximum (workshop)
- General admission access after workshop or exhibit tour is included
- Click here for more information about Workshops and Exhibit Tours
Reservation Instructions
1. Submit your visit request through Explorable Places
2. Apply for a bus scholarship, if needed and eligible
3. Receive a confirmation email from the Museum of Us Education Team
4. Review confirmation information and arrival instructions
5. Plan your visit and prepare your group!
Lunch Notes
Bags and backpacks are allowed inside the Museum. We kindly ask that guests wearing backpacks be extra mindful of their movements. Please no loose lunchboxes or water bottles for student and youth groups. These items are prone to causing accidents and getting lost.
Storage for backpacks and other items is limited. Availability is not guaranteed and changes based on the needs of the Museum. Sorry for the inconvenience. If storage space is available, the Museum Educator will notify you during check-in.
We are typically able to accommodate large coolers or boxes of lunches.
The Museum of Us does not have a restaurant, cafeteria, or appropriate eating space to accommodate lunch/snacks. Groups are responsible for identifying and communicating lunch plans.
Recommended lunch areas for groups within Balboa Park include:
Old Globe Plaza located behind the Museum of Us
Picnic and lawn areas across the Cabrillo Bridge
Organ Pavilion
Lily Pond
Click here for a Balboa Park map
Bathroom Notes
The Museum of Us has two exhibition buildings. Each one has bathrooms and water fountains available. Multi-stall men's and women's bathrooms are located in the main museum building, and single-stall, gender inclusive bathrooms are available in the Cannibals exhibit located across the street from the main building.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation and no-shows
All cancellations must be submitted by noon on the day before your reservation. If your group needs to cancel or reschedule, contact education@museumofus.org as soon as possible.
Late cancellations and no-shows are required to up to 75% of their total group cost; groups who receive an admissions scholarship are responsible for 75% of the pre-scholarship group cost.
Late arrivals
Groups arriving more than 20 minutes late are subject to cancellation, adjusted entry time, or standard admission prices per the discretion of the Education Team.
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