Museum of Us

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All of us. — Exploring the human experience for over 100 years. 𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣! Wednesday - Sunday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM 📍Kumeyaay homeland

Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Clárú: Eanáir 2010

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  1. Tweet Greamaithe
    16 Iúil

    We asked? You answered. Now, you can bring the visually rich and thought-provoking content of the Museum of Us right to your home with our latest, interactive product: Boxhibits! Explore the factors that have shaped your identity with "Boxhibit: Identity."

    A series of questions in colorful boxes against a rainbow background that reads, "Has your own self-image changed over the course of your lifetime?" "What is something that people would be surprised to know about you?" "What advice do you have for people who are exploring their own identity?" "What do you want people to know about your community?"
    A rainbow background with white text that reads, "Boxhibit by Optika Moderna: Identity" "Available Now! $50.00" In the bottom left corner is a product picture of a colorful box with the Museum of Us logo on it.
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  2. Rinne Atweetáil
    10 MFómh

    We are so pleased to introduce our keynote speaker for the BCMA Annual Conference: Brandie Macdonald (Chickasaw/Choctaw; she/her), the Senior Director of Decolonizing Initiatives at the Museum of Us, residing on the homeland of Kumeyaay Nation in California, USA.

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  3. 11 MFómh

    On September 11th, 2001, life in America changed forever. From travel, to immigration, to rises in bigotry and changes in culture – we reflect on the past 20 years to gain better understanding of our future.

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  4. 11 MFómh

    On the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, we mourn the loss of innocent lives – nationally and abroad – as a result of this terrorist attack and subsequent decades of war that followed.

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  5. 10 MFómh

    Work on this exhibit will be happening intermittently over the next few months. We appreciate your patience and understanding of partial exhibit closures as this work is done. To learn more about our , visit:

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  6. 10 MFómh

    about the content of the exhibit, and their cultural resources contained within it, so that we can reframe the exhibit with their expert guidance. We hope to redress the harm caused by the exhibit’s existing portrayal of Maya peoples and our role in perpetuating it.

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  7. 10 MFómh

    This one-sided narrative of the exhibit elevates Euro-American academic perspectives above the voices of the Maya community relative to their past, present, and future. With support from the Moxie Foundation, the Museum of Us is consulting with Maya community members...

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  8. 10 MFómh

    Maya peoples are still here today and thriving, and they continue to maintain their cultural heritage. Yet, this outdated exhibit presented them as a civilization frozen-in-time and a people of the past.

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  9. 10 MFómh

    If you’ve visited the Museum of Us recently, you may have noticed some changes underway in the “Maya: Heart of Sky, Heart of Earth” exhibit. What you’re seeing is our Decolonizing Initiatives in action. (Thread)

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  10. Rinne Atweetáil
    8 MFómh

    Today marks the anniversary of the ! The strike, started by the predominately Filipino Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, fought against the mistreatment of farmworkers in the grape fields. makes change happen! 🎨 x

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  11. 6 MFómh

    "A legacy of racist federal transportation policies continues to define the landscapes of urban spaces." helps us understand how neighborhoods have been historically disconnected by highways and how new plans aim to reconnect the divided.

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    5 MFómh
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  13. 5 MFómh

    Don’t forget! Next Sunday, September 12th, is the last day to see the “Monsters!” exhibit. Come share your fears and learn about mythical, celestial, and legendary creatures and beings from across the span of human history and cultures while you still can!

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    Join for webinar: "Diversity is the Bare Minimum. What Does Inclusive Representation Look Like in Practice?" next Thurs, Sept 9 at 2 pm ET. Panelists include Ashanti Davis , , and Micah Parzen of

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  15. 3 MFómh

    • Masks are still required during your visit. • Tickets and Tower Tours can be reserved online in advance: • Tag in your Instagram photos for a chance to win a private California Tower Tour! Challenge ends Sept. 6. 📸 IG: @grexicanaa

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  16. 3 MFómh

    Planning a trip to Balboa Park this Labor Day weekend? Here are some reminders from the Museum of Us: • We will be open Friday – Sunday from 10AM to 5PM. • We will be closed for Labor Day, Monday (9/6) – Wednesday (9/8). We reopen on Thursday (9/9) at 10AM!

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  17. 1 MFómh

    To support residents affected by , responding organizations include: • Feed the Secondline • Southern Solidarity • Another Gulf Is Possible • World Central Kitchen • Cajun Navy Foundation • Mutual Aid Disaster Relief

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  18. 1 MFómh

    Despite the end of legalized segregation, many American cities remain racially divided, leading to inequalities in income, housing, healthcare, disaster relief, and more. Climate justice is racial justice. To learn more about environmental racism:

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  19. 1 MFómh

    Our hearts go out to the residents of Louisiana, Mississippi, and other southern states impacted by . Through our “Race: Are We So Different?” exhibit, we know that climate change and natural disasters disproportionately affect communities of color.

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  20. 31 Lún

    Scott Taylor Appreciation Post, because he always knows our best angles. ✨ 📸 IG: surfmeetsturf

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  21. 28 Lún

    Whether they’ve got fins, feathers, jaws, or claws; humans have formed all kinds of relationships with all kinds of animals! Sneak a peek at our Living with Animals exhibit to discover the surprising, unique, and inspiring ways animals are a part of our lives.

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