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Museum of Us is an anthropology museum at 1350 El Prado in Balboa Park. Its page says it is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults 18 and over pay $21.95; youth 6 to 17 pay $16.95; ages 5 and under need no ticket. The fourth Tuesday is free for San Diego residents, except December.Checked October 23, 2026.

$21.95adult, 18+
$16.95youth 6-17 and seniors 62+
Free4th Tuesday, residents (not December)
+$10California Tower tour
A historic bell tower rising above palm trees in Balboa Park, San Diego
The California Tower in Balboa Park.
Address1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Hours“Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.” The page lists select closed dates; the one shown on October 23, 2026 was a past date.
TicketsAdults 18+ $21.95. Seniors (62+), military, students and teachers with ID, and youth (6-17) $16.95. Children 5 and under need no ticket but must be with an adult who has admission.
California Tower tour+$10.00; needs admission or an active membership; reserved online. Tower tours are offered daily when the museum is open.
Free admissionFourth Tuesday of the month for City and County of San Diego residents and active military and dependents (photo ID or proof of residency); the page says it is offered monthly except December. Also free for Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples, and for Balboa Park Explorer Pass holders; financial-hardship scholarships (SNAP/EBT eligible). Tower tours and membership are not included.
Who it suitsThe page gives no age rating (label: not stated). It has a Content Guidance section; read it before bringing children.

What You Will See

The museum’s exhibits page lists, among others, a Kumeyaay Comics exhibit now on view, Race, and Ancient Egypt. The exhibits page lists no dates, so how long any exhibit stays is not confirmed.

Free Tuesdays and Other Free Entry

The fourth Tuesday of the month is free for San Diego City and County residents and for active military and dependents, with a photo ID or proof of residency. The page says groups cannot reserve on free days. The next fourth Tuesdays outside December follow that rule on our museum events page; those dates are computed from the stated rule, not copied from a museum calendar. Compare with our guide to Balboa Park free days.

Price Conflict Between Sources

The official page read on October 23, 2026 shows adults at $21.95. A search-result excerpt showed $19.95. The official page is used here; the museum can confirm the current price.

Nearby in Balboa Park

Other museums on our site include the San Diego Natural History Museum, the Fleet Science Center and the San Diego Museum of Art.

Museum of Us Open the map. © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Adult price: the official page says $21.95; a search excerpt said $19.95. Museum of Us can confirm which is current.
  • Hours: the official page says daily; a search excerpt suggested Wednesday to Sunday. The official page is used; Museum of Us can confirm.
  • Sensory-friendly quiet hours appeared only in a search excerpt and are not confirmed. Museum of Us can confirm.
  • Exhibit dates: the exhibits page lists none. Museum of Us can confirm how long each exhibit runs.
  • Free-Tuesday dates on our events page are computed from the stated rule, not read from the museum calendar.

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FAQ

Is Museum of Us open every day?

Its official visit page says it is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except select closed dates. A search excerpt suggested fewer days, so check the museum’s page before you go.

When is Museum of Us free?

The fourth Tuesday of each month, except December, for San Diego City and County residents and active military and dependents, with ID.

How much is the tower tour?

$10.00 extra, with admission or an active membership.

Sources

  1. Museum of Us: plan your visit
  2. Museum of Us: exhibits

Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.