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San Diego's only anthropological museum is home to 70,000 artifacts, folk art and archaeological finds from all over the world. With mummies and ancient carved monuments, the treasures inside San Diego Museum of Man are abundant, but the building itself is also a San Diego treasure and city symbol. The California Building with its tile-capped tower was designed in 1915 by Bertram G. Goodhue and reflects a whimsical "California Mission" style of architecture. Exhibits inside explore the culture and lives of ancient civilizations of the Inuits, the Mapuche, and the Mayans, among others.
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Discover EgyptJan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
This supremely interactive experience is designed for children, but adults will surely dig the spectacle as well. First, you need some fresh attire. Choose to don the garb of royalty, or the rags of a lowly subject. Once properly outfitted, do some bartering in old-fashioned "market," or pilot a rickety boat down "the Nile." Pay a visit to a real (fake) tomb, attend storytime with Anubis, or let an amulet-sporting mummy scare the bejesus out of you. After that, take a load off and learn to read hieroglyphics, or build a pyramid out of wooden blocks. There, now you've discovered Egypt!
Footsteps Through Time: Four Million Years of Human Evolution
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Cast aside any adherence to the tenets of Intelligent Design you may harbor! The Museum of Man's flagship exhibit is a celebration of of evolution. This 7,000 square foot permanent feature tells the story of mankind from its humble beginnings up through the present day. Along the way, significant anthropological findings are spotlighted. Primate Hall, where kids love to get up close and personal with the chimps and gorillas, is a popular stop. As are the Time Tunnel and the Human Lab. At the Dig Site, one can get one's hands dirty, like a real anthropologist. We museum website for further details, as well as info on related educational programs.
Kumeyaay: Indigenous People of Southern California
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
When Father Junipero Serra first made his way into San Diego county in 1769, he was greeted peacefully and happily by the Kumeyaay people. They welcomed him into their community and shared with him their vibrant culture and the blessings of their thriving economy. He promptly enslaved them, forcing them to accept Catholicism and build him a mission. This exhibit celebrates the Kumeyaay people's colorful history, and proud traditions. Displays here focus on their eating habits, fashion sense, games, and ceremonies, and their expertise in pottery and basketry is highlighted.
Maya: Heart of Sky, Heart of Earth
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Maya comes to Balboa Park! An exact copy of Maya, anyway. Six exact replicas of ancient, dramatic Mayan monuments are on display. They all come from the city of Quirigua, Guatemala, and they are all adorned with hieroglyphic retellings of the most culturally significant Mayan myths, stories, and tall tales. Pottery, figurines, and literature provide further insights into the meaning of the stone behemoths, and a radiant mural provides an appropriate backdrop to the whole affair.
Skull Stories: The Art of Ancient Surgery
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
San Diego Museum of Man features a permanent collection about prehistoric surgery. On display are human skulls with markings that indicate surgery. Visitors will also find tools used by surgeons in ancient times and can also learn interesting techniques related to 'Trephining'. Check website for details.
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I went to the Museum of Man to see the Copper Age exhibit, which of course I found very interesting,...
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