Museum of Us

About Museum of Us

Anthropology displays in historic digs. Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. The museum is housed in an ornate 1915 building featuring a California Tower with panoramic views and historical exhibits accessible via guided tours with stops on each floor. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,591 visitors.

💬 What Visitors Say

• 💡Don't miss the California Tower Tour ($10 additional) - visitors highlight the manageable stairs, historical stops on each floor, and beautiful 8th-floor views as a must-do experience worth the extra cost.
• 💬Take advantage of the Membership On Us program - pay admission price once and get unlimited visits for a year, making it ideal if you want to revisit thought-provoking exhibits like 'Race: Power, Resistance & Change' or the hapa.me photographic project.
• 💬Plan 2-3 hours minimum to fully experience the exhibits without feeling rushed. Visitors note the museum is manageable in size but rich with content that 'moves people to tears' and encourages deep reflection.
• 💡Start with the migrant exhibit featuring the map of remains and stories from Mexico/Latin America - reviewers cite this as a powerful, emotionally impactful introduction that sets the tone for the museum's thoughtful approach to difficult topics.
• 💡The museum is very family-friendly and not crowded, making it easy to navigate with children. Staff are described as welcoming and knowledgeable, able to help explain the more complex themes in age-appropriate ways.