San Diego Museum of Man

Transform your mind through great exhibits at the San Diego Museum of Man!

—"BEERology" features thousands of years of beer history from around the world, including cool artifacts like a solid-gold cup of an Incan king.

—"Monsters!" is a fun exhibit for families that explores how we turn our fears into creatures of myth and legend. After the monsters, have fun in our kid-centered "Adventure Kids in Egypt" exhibit.

— "Race: Are We So Different?" explains in clear, helpful language the origins of race and racism, and helps us understand how to deal with them in productive, enlightening ways.

— Climb the California Tower! For the first time in 80 years, see the view from San Diego's most iconic landmark.

— Discover the truth behind the Ancient Maya and see pieces of a sophisticated and complex culture.

— See real mummies from Egypt, Mexico, and Peru, as well as Ancient Egyptian artifacts from the hoards of pharaohs and their people.

—Plus tons more, including the Kumeyaay people, human and primate evolution, an actual C-3PO from Star Wars, and our startling "Time Tunnel" which puts all of human history into perspective.