Explorer Saturdays

On the first Saturday of each month, young explorers (ages 5 - 12) can visit the Museum between 10:00 a.m. and noon for adventures in anthropology and archaeology. Kids can explore the Children’s Discovery Center in the Ancient Egypt exhibit and create their own mummies, amulets, or pottery. They can also dig in the new mock excavation unit for artifacts that reveal the secrets of the past. Other activities include anthropological games, videos, storytelling, and cultural performances. Come to the park early, get a parking place, and start your Saturday out with a fun and exciting Museum of Man activity! Then, go visit the other museums for a full day of cultural enrichment.

Treasures Uncovered
Saturday, July 11, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – noon

Explore Treasures of the World in our newest exhibit and find out what being a museum curator is all about. Try your hand at refitting a broken ceramic pot, investigate the damages that insects can cause to artifacts, and more!

Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, August 1, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – noon

Complete the Museum of Man Scavenger Hunt in order to find out the answer to the mummy riddle! Your clues can be found in different exhibits all over the Museum.

Kumeyaay Culture
Saturday, September 5, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – noon

It’s acorn gathering time! Explore Kumeyaay culture by grinding with a mano and metate, making your own clay pot and learning to play stick dice!

Culture, Coffee, & Conversation

On the first Tuesday of each month, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., or from 4 to 5:30 p.m. (depending on the month), the Museum hosts a discussion about an anthropological article, film, or recent research by guest scholars. Enjoy coffee, baked goods, and discussion about timely topics in contemporary anthropology.

"The Art of the Andean Retablo"
Jennifer Stone
Tuesday, June 7, 2009, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Take an exclusive, behind-the-scenes-tour of our newest exhibit The Art of the Andean Retablo with Curator Jennifer Stone.

"The Chumash World at European Contact"
Dr. Lynn Gamble
Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Dr. Lynn Gamble, Professor at SDSU, will be talking about her recently published book “The Chumash World at European Contact: Power, Trade, and Feasting Among Complex Hunter-Gatherers.”

Drought Cycles in the Southwest
Dr. Wolf Berger
Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Charles Darwin and Evolutionary Theory
Carole Mellum
Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Tower After Hours™

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Celebrate Samoa!
Thursday, August 27, 2009, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Tower After Hours™ 2010 Schedule

February 25: Ireland
April 29: India
June 24: Israel
August 26: Panamá
October 28: Austria

Rose Tyson Seminar in Forensic Sciences

Register today!
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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