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Come see our newest exhibition!

Come see MoM's newest exhibition addition: Treasures Uncovered! This exciting exhibition takes you into the museum's collections space where you can see museum collections staff and our conservator at work conserving, cleaning, photographing, packing, and preparing objects for exhibition or for improved storage. You will have the opportunity to see artifacts from our collections not seen typically by the public. This is a special exhibition accessible through our new afternoon tours offered Mondays through Saturday at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m. For more information, call 619-239-2001, ext. 19.

Don't Miss!

The Art of Andean Retablos, with Curator Jennifer Stone

Tuesday, July 7, 2009
4:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m., Main Museum

Take an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of our retablo exhibition. Learn about the culture that produced these stunning art pieces that tell the story of the highland people of Peru. Find out more about how an exhibition is curated, how objects are selected, and some of the challenges curators face as they research and create an exhibition.

Rose Tyson Seminar in Forensic Sciences

We are pleased to announce the Museum of Man’s upcoming 18th Seminar in the Forensic Sciences! The seminar promises to be exciting and educational as it features guest lecturers who specialize in various fields of forensics, including forensic anthropology, odontology, and entomology.

The Rose Tyson Seminar in the Forensic Sciences will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at the San Diego Zoo Otto Center. The Museum of Man is hosting this day-long seminar for the medico-legal community, students, and anyone interested in the forensic sciences. Details of the program will be posted as we get closer to the event.

Registration fees are $50 for Students and Museum of Man members; and $75 for Non-members. The registration fee includes a souvenir mug. Seating is limited, so please register early.

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The Art of Andean Retablos

The Art of Andean Retablos: Religion, Tradition, and Social Commentary explores and discusses the art of the retablo, specifically the works of artist Nicario Jimenez Quispe. Retablos first came to Peru in the 16th century. Brought by the Spanish Conquistadors, they were used in the Old World as portable altars for travelers and also carried into battle by warriors during the Crusades. Early retablos often featured Saint James, who was the patron saint in the war against the Moors. In the New World they were used by the Spanish to spread the Catholic faith. logo The Museum of Man holds a beautiful and unique collection of these retablos. The exquisite art pieces tell the stories, histories, and traditions of the Highland people of South America. The intent of the exhibition is to showcase the artwork of the retablo and to share information about the people who make them: how the events and traditions around them have influenced their lives.

The retablo art of Peru moves beyond the religious scenes originally depicted by the Spanish. These retablos reflect the lives of the indigenous people of Peru. As an artist, Quispe creates beautiful artwork, but he also comments on the political history and the traditional ways of his village and his people.

Retablos opens to the public Saturday, May 23, 2009 and runs through January 24, 2010.

Support MoM!

Become a member of the museum and enjoy savings on our programs, in our store, and discounted admission to other museums*. Visit our Membership page or contact our Membership Coordinator Monika Wert at 619-239-2001, ext. 23, or at mwert@museumofman.org.

*North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) program available at certain membership levels.

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Kids Corner

Junior Anthropologists,
Don't miss the next Explorer Saturday (kids ages 5-12)

Saturday, July 11, 2009
10:00 a.m.-noon

Treasures Uncovered
Explore Treasures Uncovered and find out what being a museum collections professional is all about. Try your hand at refitting a broken ceramic pot, investigate the damage insects can cause artifacts, learn to evaluate the condition of objects, and more!

Parents

Download your child's camp registration form here. Or, click here for our entire camp brochure.

Teachers

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Summer Camp 2009

Where in the world will you be this summer? We hope you'll join us at the Museum of Man for adventures galore! Inspired by fascinating anthropology exhibits and your imaginations, you will embark on a fantastic adventure: Experience the mysteries of the ancient Egyptians and Maya with art, and archaeology. Climb into an imaginary time machine and explore Stone Age survival techniques. Learn about howlers, chimps, and endangered primates. Be inspired to create art from around the world—jewelry, amulets, weavings and pottery. Become a forensic anthropologist and examine clues to solve an ancient mystery. There is something for everyone, and the experiences you will have in anthropology will be one of a kind! Our half-day classes can be combined with those offered by other local museums in the Balboa Park Camp Collaborative Program to create a full day of fun in the park.

Download your child's camp registration form here or for our entire camp brochure or click here.