Education

The Museum of Us is committed to being a resource for all people to reflect on our place in the world, build a better community for present and future generations, and learn from each other.

Educator Resources

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Exhibit Guides

Exhibit guides are designed to deepen the learning experience through activities and resources that complement the Museum's exhibit content. Exhibit guides may be downloaded and used in the classroom, within your organization, or from home.

• Hostile Terrain 94 Exhibit Guide

Activity Worksheets

The complimentary activity sheets linked below are designed to be applicable to various age ranges and subject areas. We hope you find one that is appropriate for your group. To use, simply download and print.

Museum of Us Visitor Activity Worksheets

Virtual Resources

Visit our Virtual Resources page for virtual exhibits, programs, and resources.

Public Programs

Visit the Events Calendar to learn more about public programs and special events are designed to offer opportunities that are enjoyable, affirming, and educational for people of all ages.

School & Group Visits

School and Group Visits are self-guided experiences that are great for all group sizes and ages. Discounted admission and scholarships may be available. Registration required.

For help with reserving a school or group visit via Explorable Places, please review this guide: Reservations on Explorable Places

Exhibit Tours

Exhibit Tours are facilitated experiences for small groups of up to 15 people. Some offerings may not be suitable for certain ages or audiences; discretion is advised when making a reservation request. Discounted admission and scholarships may be available. Registration required.

For help with reserving an exhibit tour via Explorable Places, please review this guide: Reservations on Explorable Places

Workshops

The Museum offers workshops and professional development opportunities for groups ranging in size from 5-35 participants. Some offerings may not be suitable for certain ages or audiences; discretion is advised when making a reservation request. Discounted rates and scholarships may be available.

Workshops are currently available by email request only.

Scholarships & Discounted Rates

Scholarship opportunities to visit the Museum of Us are available through the generous support of our community, partnerships, and philanthropic grants.

• Admissions scholarships may be available for groups interested in a self-guided group visit or exhibit tour. Applications for admissions scholarships are included in booking process on Explorable Places.
• Nonprofit rates and scholarship opportunities may be available for workshops, and must be requested by email during the reservation process.
• Bus scholarships may be available for all K-12 school groups. All groups must submit a Bus Scholarship Application, which is separate from the Explorable Places booking process.

Learn more about scholarships for self-guided school and group visits.

Learn more about scholarships for exhibit tours.

Learn more about nonprofit rates and scholarships for workshops.

Partners

School in the Park

The Museum of Us proudly partners with School in the Park, a program that provides enriching, authentic learning experiences for students through the resources from arts and culture institutions in Balboa Park. Learn more about School in the Park.