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Museum Receives Coveted Kaleidoscope Award
We’re honored to announce the Museum was recently awarded The Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego Kaleidoscope Award for Good Governance with North County Lifeline! After a rigorous review process and on-site visit, the Kaleidoscope Award is awarded to...
read moreVolunteer Spotlight: Don Pepper
Our Volunteer Programs Specialist, Sharleen Eusebio, recently sat down with one of our dedicated volunteers, Don Pepper, and learned about why he loves volunteering at the Museum as a Gallery Guide, his favorite memories at the Museum, and more. There are so many...
read moreBalboa Park Inspiration Award Winner Melanie Flynn
On October 17, one of our dedicated volunteers, Melanie Flynn, stood in front of over three hundred people to accept the Friends of Balboa Park Inspiration Award. She was one of five volunteers from all of the cultural institutions in Balboa Park to receive this...
read moreVolunteer Spotlight: Sarah Conner
Our Volunteer Programs and Education Associate, Sharleen Eusebio, recently sat down with one of our dedicated volunteers, Sarah Conner, and learned more about her time at the Museum. Sarah has spent the last year volunteering as a Collections Intern and recently...
read moreMares Mexicanos
With our new exhibit, Living with Animals, we're able to partner with local animal-focused organizations for our public programs, including Mares Mexicanos. Don't miss their presentation about giant manta rays and how they're working with scientists and locals to...
read moreLocal News Joined Us For Morning Yoga
CBS 8's Ashley Jacobs recently joined us for our one-of-a-kind morning yoga classes taught by YogaOne under the 100-foot grand dome in our rotunda. Check out the video segment here! From meeting new people and practicing yoga, to exploring the Museum before it opens,...
read moreWe’re Keeping Our Doors Open Late For Summer
This summer, the adventure begins at sunset! We’re keeping our doors open late this summer so you can spend more time enjoying our fun exhibits, take stunning sunset tours of the California Tower, and experience the nightlife in Balboa Park. We’ll be open from 10:00...
read moreHow to Live Better with Feathered Friends
Our Public Engagement Manager, Cathy Lee, explores the world of birds and how can live better with these feathered friends with one of our Living with Animals community partners, Free Flight. They will be at the Museum for a live demonstration on Saturday, April 29th,...
read moreThree Years and Thousands of Cataloged Records with CLIR Grant
This week marks the final week of the San Diego Museum of Man’s three year Cataloging Hidden Collections grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR). Under the grant, project staff have cataloged over 32,000 archaeological, archival, and...
read moreSparking Conversations That Matter
Change starts with a conversation. Whether it’s about how race affects us in our daily lives or how examining a taboo topic can lead to greater understanding of others, we’re striving to spark conversations that matter in our exhibits, programs, tours, and daily...
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