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Welcome to the World of Anthropology

Dear Educators,

Our Mission states: The San Diego Museum of Man is a cultural and physical anthropology museum. We collect, preserve, interpret, and communicate evidence of human development, creativity, and artistic expression. We teach people about people.

Education is at the forefront of our mission, and it informs us about our entire planet and its peoples: the science of our physical adaptations to our environments as well as the artistic expression of unique cultures through time and place. Our goal is to bring you that world of anthropology with classes, tours, workshops, and public programs that will erase the boundaries between the sciences and the arts. We are committed to discovering, learning, and sharing what we learn with you.

We invite you to marvel at the artistic and engineering expertise of the ancient Maya carvers, to learn about Kumeyaay traditions that have sustained countless generations of local Native American tribes, to observe connections between ancient hominids living millions of years ago, and to explore the similarities and differences among living cultures around the world through their arts and traditions. The Museum of Man began in Balboa Park with the 1915-1916 Panama-California Exposition and the visionary work of famous anthropologists and archaeologists from the Smithsonian Institution.

Why is anthropology as important today as it was in the beginning of the 20th century? Anthropology is the study of all humanity, present and past. It incorporates history, science, and art. It includes linguistics, music, cultural geography, and religion. It documents relationships between people and their environments, showcasing the finest examples of human expression and creativity, inspiring us and broadening our vision of humanity. Anthropology helps us understand and interact with others in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world. Please join us on this journey of discovery.

Please Note: This page summarizes information for the 2008-2008 school year. A similar program of tours and workshops will be offered for the coming year. Please return to this page for information on 2008-2009 programs as it becomes available.

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   GENERAL INFORMATION on Tours, Workshops and Outreach
   TOUR AND WORKSHOP descriptions
   OUTREACH programs
   CHECK-OUT KITS
   CALIFORNIA STATE STANDARDS information
   MUSEUM OF MAN WEB SITES
   ON-SITE RESOURCES for your Museum visit
   SCOUT PROGRAMS at the Museum
   CHANGING EXHIBITIONS
   SPECIAL EVENTS of interest to teachers
   RESERVATION INSTRUCTIONS and downloadable Reservation Form
   FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

Ancient Egypt showcases 3,000-year-old artifacts, including burial masks and tomb decorations from Pharaoh Akhenaten’s city, El Amarna. There is also a Ptolemaic mummy that can be examined through x-rays, as well as six elaborately painted coffins, one with limestone eyes and bronze eyebrows.

Maya: Heart of Sky, Heart of Earth features actual-size casts of Classic Maya monuments (zoomorphs and a 30-foot-tall stela) from the ancient city of Quirigua in present-day Guatemala. New translations of monument hieroglyphs recount the stories of Maya rulers and gods. Artifacts, including jade, pottery, and ceramic figurines, explain ritual ball games, trade routes, and blood sacrifice.

Kumeyaay: Native Californians details the early history of the local Kumeyaay, including use of plant and animal resources for food and medicine, and theIR production of fiber, clay, stone, and shell objects for use in everyday life. Visitors can enter a model Kumeyaay house made from tule and willow to explore architectural methods and traditional materials.

Discover Egypt, located in the Children’s Discovery Center, encourages the role-playing of life in ancient Egypt. Visitors can barter in a market, dress as a pharaoh or tradesperson, and visit the simulated tomb of an Egyptian princess. They can decorate the royal cat Bastet, write a message to the mummy, and help decide the fate of a princess in the afterlife! Easy-to-understand labels encourage student reading.

Footsteps Through Time: Four Million Years of Human Evolution is a 7,000-square-foot exhibition that offers unique ways to learn about human biological evolution and development. More than 75 interactive exhibit components funded by the National Science Foundation explore continental drift, mitochondrial DNA, genetics, natural selection, bipedalism, culture, biotechnology, and archaeology. Profiles of scientists give insight into careers in science. An archaeological dig helps visitors understand correct excavation methods.

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THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE

The Education Department offers several ways to experience the Museum of Man. All guided tours and workshops are suitable for K-12 students and can be adapted for older audiences. Tours and workshops are also available in Spanish. Please talk with an Education Specialist at 619-239-2001, extension 21, to discuss your individual needs.

All groups must be booked ahead of time to receive group discounts. We may have scholarship money available for your group: please contact the Education Department at 619-239-2001 for information. We suggest making reservations at least six weeks in advance. Our printable Registration Form is available at this link, or you may click here to go directly to our new Online Registration Form.

1. Self-Guided Tours
Groups tour selected areas of the Museum on their own. The charge is $3.00 per person for groups of students through grade 12 booked in advance, with a maximum of 40 people (35 students, the teacher, and four chaperones) in each group. (See chaperone policy below.) Allow 60 to 90 minutes for each self-guided tour. College student groups and adult groups booked in advance are charged $5.00 per person.

Self-guided student tours may be arranged for our current special exhibit Journey to the Copper Age: Archaeology in the Holy Land. Please see details below.

2. Guided Tours
Docents (volunteer educators with special knowledge of a subject area) offer in-depth exploration of an exhibition, perhaps using a supplemental artifact cart for hands-on learning for K-12 students. Guided tours are 60 minutes long. The charge is $4.00 per student, with a maximum of 35 students.* The teacher and the required chaperones are admitted without charge. (See chaperone policy below.) College student groups and adult groups booked in advance are charged $6.00 per person. There is a minimum charge of $50 for guided tours.

Guided student and adult tours may be arranged for our current special exhibit Journey to the Copper Age: Archaeology in the Holy Land. Please see details below.

3. Workshops
Staff educators offer 90-minute interactive sessions, including a tour of one or more exhibitions, followed by a related activity or craft. The charge is $5.00 per person for groups of students through grade 12 booked in advance, with a maximum of 35 students.* The teacher and required chaperones are admitted without charge. (See chaperone policy below.) College student groups and adult groups booked in advance are charged $7.00 per person. There is a miminum charge of $140 for one workshop.

4. Outreach
A docent will visit your school or site with an outreach kit of objects related to a particular subject area. See Outreach section for available programs. The charge is $100 per one-hour session for a maximum of 35 students.* Two consecutive outreach sessions are $175.00. Outreach sessions can be scheduled for 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. A mileage fee will be charged for schools located more than 25 miles from the San Diego Museum of Man.

Teacher Preview Tour
Teachers planning student field trips to the Museum of Man are encouraged to preview the exhibitions with a self-guided tour. The tour is free for the teacher (though companions will be charged the full admission price) and can take place anytime during regular Museum hours, but must be scheduled in advance. If requested, an Educator’s Packet containing information about the permanent and temporary exhibitions on view will be available when you check in for your preview tour.

*School groups larger than 35 students must be divided into and registered as two smaller groups—no exceptions.

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TOURS AND WORKSHOPS

Museum General Guided Tour
The Museum offers a one-hour, docent-guided general tour, which includes an overview of the history of the Museum and interpretation of some of the permanent exhibitions outlined on page 3. There are always at least two additional temporary exhibitions on view that may be incorporated into the tour (see details at the end of this section, below). Guided tours can be adapted to the ages and interests of each group, and it is suggested that teachers discuss their needs with the staff at the time of registration.

Museum General Self-Guided Tour
For self-guided general tours, school groups should plan on spending at least one hour in the galleries. After teachers register for the tour, we will provide a Scavenger Hunt Activity Sheet master that can be copied for distribution to their group before they arrive at the Museum. Note: During peak tour group and general visitation hours, some galleries may have limited access.

Anthropology: Science Meets Art!
What makes the Museum of Man such a special place? As San Diego’s only anthropology museum, we teach people about people. Come join the fun as a guide leads you through several Museum exhibitions that illustrate the vast realms of cultural and physical anthropology. Experience different cultures around the world through their artistic expressions in pottery, clothing, and everyday objects. See how physical anthropologists study humans to learn how we have adapted to our environments. Learn how we learn about past cultures through archaeology, and why it is important to know its ethical “rules.”

Physical Anthropology Lab
In this workshop, learn and apply some of the skills used by physical anthropologists. Examine in detail reproduction skulls of humans and other closely-related hominids. Identify different human bones, and discover what kinds of information can be learned by studying bones. Find out how scientists use information from x-rays and CT scans to theorize how ancient humans lived and died. Visit several Museum exhibits, then move to the classroom to take measurements and interpret findings, using powers of observation and reason. Students through Grade 4 will compare their hands and feet with those of gorillas. Students grades 5 and up will take measurements of cranial features to solve a fossil mystery. Adult groups are welcome.

Archaeology—The Real Dirt!
Forget Indiana Jones—Did you know that archaeologists work in teams to get the job done? Students will visit exhibits to learn basic archaeological principles and practices. Then, in a classroom “laboratory” setting, students will work in teams to make predictions about familiar objects. They will learn to analyze and interpret artifacts after examining and measuring them and recording the data. Skills in graphing and using the metric system are reinforced. The importance of ethical excavation and conservation methods are also discussed.

Footsteps Through Time Self-Guided Tour
Follow the footsteps and guide yourself on an interactive scientific journey through time. Compare your hands and feet to those of living non-human primates, and compare your height to Gigantopithecus, the largest primate ever to walk the earth! Open drawers in the Footsteps Tool Chest and touch replicas of ancient stone tools and their contemporary counterparts. Discover how “Lucy,” a 3.2 million-yearold Australopithecus afarensis discovered by paleoanthropologist Donald Johanson in 1974, may have “fished” for termites. Learn about the scientific discoveries of Tim White and the Leakey Family. See cave art in a Cro-Magnon cave and travel through the Time Tunnel. Explore how biotechnology challenges the course of natural biological evolution, and be sure to drop in at The Dig to uncover some interesting fossils. Allow 60 minutes for the self-guided tour. (Note: The original Life Cycles and Reproduction exhibit is incorporated into this area.)

Footsteps Through Time Guided Tour
This program combines a self-guided (see description) and a guided gallery tour. A Museum docent will introduce important aspects of primate and hominid evolution before you begin your journey and will be available to answer questions as you make your way through the exhibition on your own. Allow 60 minutes for this program.

Egyptian Adventure
The Museum’s unique collection of Egyptian artifacts, many from the ancient city of El Amarna, offers a glimpse into a magnificent civilization. Learn about the daily lives of Egyptians more than 3,500 years ago, their religion, and their ideas about death and mummification. Compare a real Egyptian mummy to other mummies from around the world. The guided tour includes hands-on opportunities. The workshop includes a special art activity and perhaps time in the Children's Discovery Center.

Advanced Egyptology
Go beyond mummies and tombs and step back into the 18th Dynasty to examine the reign of the pharaoh Akhenaten, who briefly changed the social and religious structure of Egypt. Learn why El Armana is important and what makes the Museum’s collections from that city so special. Both the guided tour and the workshop include opportunities for hands-on exploration and perhaps time in the Children’s Discovery Center. The workshop includes making the Egyptian game of Senet.

Kumeyaay: Native Californians of San Diego and Baja California
The Museum’s permanent exhibition focuses on the resources of daily life among southern California Indians, including their basketry, pottery, architecture, and the plants they used for food and medicine. Examine the interior of a tule and willow e’waa—a traditional Kumeyaay house. Introduce yourself to the contemporary lives of native peoples living in the San Diego area today. Both the guided tour and workshop offer opportunities to see and touch items in the artifact cart. The workshop includes making a take-home craft.

Magic of the Maya
Highlighting themes of continuity and change, this program presents ancient and contemporary Maya culture. Make a closeup examination of the Museum’s magnificent collection of Maya monuments and ceramics in our Maya: Heart of Sky, Heart of Earth exhibition. Experience handson the objects in an artifact cart. For the workshop, make a take-home craft.

Mummies of the World
Did people in ancient Egypt get arthritis? In what other cultures do we find mummified remains? Are all mummies wrapped? Join a Museum educator to visit physical anthropology exhibitions in the Museum and discover how scientists study mummies to learn about the lives, religious beliefs, and health of ancient peoples. This tour can be adapted to all age groups (but cannot be scheduled at the same time as Egyptian Adventure).

Primates—Past and Present
Trace the evolutionary history of primates and the various ways they have adapted to their environments. Examine the very first primates 65 million years ago as well as all the monkeys, apes, prosimians, and people alive today, as you “monkey around” in Primate Hall, one of the four galleries in the Footsteps Through Time exhibition. See a full-size replica of Gigantopithecus, the largest primate ever (up to 10 feet tall!), which became extinct about half a million years ago. Learn what all primates have in common and what makes each primate species unique.

Advanced Primatology
This program includes a guided tour of Primate Hall (see Primates—Past and Present), followed by a session in a Museum classroom. Learn to use tools and methods of anthropology to measure primate bones, including skulls, in order to investigate primate adaptations. This workshop is recommended for grades 5 and up and is adaptable for adult groups.

GATE Classes

Check your GATE Community Resources for descriptions and prices. Use the reservation form at the back of this brochure. Select from the following GATE Guided Tours:
Kumeyaay
Maya
Footsteps Through Time
Archaeology
Visual Culture
Adventure Through Time / Adventura en el Tiempo
This interactive program is designed to encourage students to become cultural ambassadors for their own communities. Learn about the Museum of Man and how we “teach people about people,” and how you can teach others about your own community and the importance of cultural preservation. / Si desea recibir información en español sobre como ser embajador del Museo escríbenos a: info@museumofman.org

TOURS OF TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

Guided tours are available for all temporary exhibitions. Please visit our web site at www.museumofman.org for current exhibitions.

Artists Speak: Contemporary Art from Ghana and Zimbabwe features painters and sculptors from these African countries. The exhibition asks the viewer to pay close attention to what the artists are saying about their work and their societies.

Art and Expression: The Legacy of our Collections highlights 17 key collections and relates the stories of the collectors, how the collections came to the Museum, and their significance in preserving the history of past generations.

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OUTREACH AND CHECK-OUT KITS

Outreach Programs

Can’t make it to the Museum? We’ll come to you! Our Outreach programs serve San Diego County with visits to classrooms and community events. Sessions are led by a docent using a kit containing a variety of original and reproduction artifacts that bring to life areas of physical and cultural anthropology related to permanent exhibitions at the Museum of Man. Sessions last 60 minutes and are offered at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. Other hours are available by special arrangement. Great for classrooms and community centers, adaptable to all ages and abilities.

Ancient and Contemporary Civilizations: Egypt
Learn about the work, play, beliefs, and natural environments of early Egyptians through their clothing, toys, ushabti figures, and statues of gods and goddesses. Learn how ancient artifacts are now protected.

Ancient and Contemporary Civilizations: Maya
Glimpse into the culture of the Maya—their views of their gods and leaders, their natural environment, and their rituals of human sacrifice and warfare. How do contemporary Maya live and retain ties to the past? The kit features clothing, jewelry, household items, and artifact reproductions.

Footsteps Through Time
A docent will bring to life, in the classroom, the intriguing story of human evolution using primate and hominid skull casts and a variety of stone tools, for hands-on discovery and comparison.

The Kumeyaay: Native Californians
The first people of what is now San Diego County were the Kumeyaay. Experience how they lived by examining obsidian arrowheads, rabbit sticks, and a mortar and pestle, and see how they transformed natural materials like willow and rabbitskin into clothes and household items. Learn how these traditions are preserved by present-day Kumeyaay.

Anthropology: Science Meets Art
What makes the Museum of Man such a special place? As San Diego’s only anthropology museum, we teach people about people. Compare and contrast Egyptian, Maya, and other cultural artifacts by seeing and touching them. Learn about the local Kumeyaay American Indians through their arts and household objects. Think like a scientist, and discover the differences and similarities among primate skulls. See how archaeology helps us learn about past cultures, and why it is important to know the ethics of archaeology.

Check-Out Kits

Footsteps Through Time Check-out Kits
Two large resource kits funded by the National Science Foundation are designed to be used over a two-to-threeweek period, and can be adapted to fit into any curriculum on human evolution or primates. The rental fee per kit is $50 for a three-week period, plus a $100 refundable deposit. A description of each kit follows:

Fossil Detective Resource Kit
Learn about the evolutionary relationships of hominids from six African paleontological sites using these tools:
   Life-size reproduction skulls: Australopithecus afarensis, Australopithecus africanus, Australopithecus aethiopicus, Australopithecus boisei, Australopithecus robustus, Homo habilis, Homo erectus, Homo sapiens.
   More than a hundred pictures and illustrations of fossils, stone and bone tools, and animals.
   a binder of lesson plans and individual activity worksheets for studying geography, geology, time, fossils, fossil dating, environment, adaptation, and survival.
   Three reference books, background materials, measuring tools, and timeline.

Primate Buffet Resource Kit
Explore the relationship of environment and diet to the teeth and jaws of primates and early hominids using these tools:
   Life-size reproduction skulls (with moveable jaws) of Austalopithecus afarensis, Australopithecus boisei, Homo sapiens, Homo ergaster (some kits have a Neandertal skull in place of Homo ergaster), tarsier, gibbon, howler monkey, and gorilla.
   Hundreds of food models and photographs for reconstructing primate diets.
   A binder of activities for studying environment, teeth-and-jaw analysis, adaptation and survival, biotechnology, contemporary culture, diet, and health.
   Reference books, background materials, measuring tools, timeline.

New Kit The Bone Box: A New Forensic Anthropology Kit
The Bone Box contains casts of human bone specimens for students to learn to identify parts of the skeleton; to estimate age, sex, ancestry, and stature; and to explore occupational stress, trauma, and disease. The kit is designed for high school and college students, but can be adapted for younger students as well. Also included are instructional materials such as lectures and labs, books, multimedia, and a reading list of additional resources. The rental fee is $50.00 for a three-week period, plus a $100 refundable deposit. Now available for checkout.

Other Resources

Exhibit Artifact View Cases
These sealed plexiglass cases are ideal for display in a classroom. Please see the Education section of the Museum web site at www.museumofman.org for details.
   Egyptian
   Hopi
   Kumeyaay
   Maya
   Physical anthropology
Rental fee for each view case is $15 for a two-week period, with a $25 refundable deposit. Call the Education Department at 619-239-2001, extension 20, for further information.

Maya Language Arts Resource, Improving English Literacy
An Exhibit Excavation! How Fire Burning Sky Lightning God Came to San Diego: This English literacy inquiry program was originally conceived in collaboration with the Dr. Seuss Foundation. The program is designed to help students read the exhibition labels in Maya: Heart of Sky, Heart of Earth and is based on the California State Standards for Language Arts. Included in the packet are 35 copies of An Exhibit Excavation! a treasure hunt for words and phrases contained within the exhibition labels. Also included is a lesson plan containing a pre-visit vocabulary assessment and several pre-visit and post-visit activities. While visiting the Museum, students will search for answers to fill in their sheets. Back in the classroom, they can use the sheet as a basis for activities in research, writing, listening, and speaking. The program can be adapted for grades 5–7. Cost: $10 for the packet, including postage.

Anthropologist’s Journals
These lesson plans are in the form of four “Anthropologist’s Journals.” Each plan includes masters for three reading assignments with related activities. It is not necessary to visit the Museum of Man to complete the activities. The Anthropologist’s Journals are:
   Shawee: A Kumeyaay Meal (Grades 3-5)
   Maya Kings and Queens: Rituals and Responsibilities (Grades 5-8)
   Mummification and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt (Grades 5-7)
   Walk this Way: Why Humans Walk on Two Legs (Grades 5-8)
The journals can be downloaded free from our Lesson Plans page.

CALIFORNIA STATE EDUCATION STANDARDS

Our exhibitions and programs support many of the California Content Standards. The Kumeyaay: Native Californians exhibition can be used as a resource to meet third grade History / Social Science Standards. The Footsteps Through Time exhibition incorporates middle school Science and History / Social Science Standards. The Children’s Discovery Center: Discover Egypt exhibition includes labels designed for young readers and can be used to meet various language arts standards. Additionally, 7th grade History / Social Science Standards incorporate archaeological discoveries contained in the Footsteps exhibition and in the Maya: Heart of Sky, Heart of Earth exhibition. We invite teachers to preview exhibitions with a free tour, explained in the Teacher Preview Tour section above.

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OTHER MUSEUM RESOURCES

Web sites
   www.museumofman.org — General information about programs, exhibits, and special events; Education section features additional registration forms, educational programs, lesson plans, and information about teacher training.
   www.abouthumanevolution.org — A virtual tour of the Footsteps Through Time exhibition.
   www.abouthumanevolution.netFootsteps Through Time background information on physical anthropology, and lesson plans that can be used in preparation for a visit to the exhibition. The site also includes links to other institutions that feature related science subjects.

Lesson Plans
Find the following lesson plans and activities on the Museum of Man web sites www.museumofman.org and www.abouthumanevolution.net. For details and links, visit our Lesson Plans page:
   Geology and Ecology of the Inuit (Grades 3-6)
   The Importance of Site Maps in Archaeology (Grades 5-7)
   Bipedal Locomotion (Grades 5-8)
   You Can’t Stop Progress (Grades 7-9)
   Play Senet (all ages)
   Maya Math: From Zero to Nineteen (Grade 7, and adaptable to other grades)
   Maya Math: Addition and Subtraction (Grade 7, and adaptable for other grades)
   Collapse of the Maya Civilization (Grade 7)
   Neandertal Stick Puppets (all ages)
   Two-sided Hominid Mask (all ages)

Egyptian Cartouche Machine
Translate a name into hieroglyphics! You may want to visit the Egyptian cartouche machine located immediately outside the Ancient Egypt gallery. The cost is $1, and the personalized cartouche makes a fun souvenir of your Museum visit.

Museum Store
The Museum Store offers an exciting selection of books for children and adults, authentic arts and crafts from various cultures, reproductions of Egyptian artifacts, and much more. Museum members and teachers (with I.D.) receive a 10 percent discount. Children in school groups may visit the store accompanied and supervised by the adults in the groups. Teachers can also purchase educational materials on the Kumeyaay, Maya, and Egyptian cultures.

Museum Membership—Special Offer!
Teachers are encouraged to join the Museum of Man with an Individual or Family Membership and receive $5 off the regular price. Members receive a 10 percent discount in the Museum Store, discounts on summer school, discounts for checkout kits, free admission to 12 O’Clock Scholar lectures, the Discovery newsletter, and invitations to exhibition openings. Please click here or call the Membership Department at (619) 239-2001, extension 23, for further information.

College Student Passes
Special discounted passes to the Museum are available for purchase by college and university instructors for use by their students. The passes are $7 each and allow students to enter the Museum unlimited times during a term. The passes must be purchased by the instructor at the Museum Administration Building Monday to Friday, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Please Click here or call (619) 239-2001, extension 20, for further information.

Scout Programs
The Museum offers several Scout programs:

   Mummy Patch for Brownies and Juniors. Completion of a guided tour of the Ancient Egypt and Mummies of the World exhibition and a related craft qualifies scouts for this patch. Cost: $8.50 per person (including patch). Held the first Thursday of the month at 3:30 pm. Click here for further information about Scout programs.

   Native American Try-It for Brownies. Combine a guided tour of the Kumeyaay exhibit and several projects to qualify. Cost: $8.50 per person (including patch). Held the third Thursday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Click here for further information about Scout programs.

   Junior Friends of Balboa Park Participation Patch for Girl and Boy Scouts and other organized youth groups. Participants must attend programs at several different Balboa Park museums to receive the free patch, donated by the Friends of Balboa Park. At the Museum of Man, complete a self-guided tour and scavenger hunt. Cost: $3.00 per scout. Click here for further information about the Junior Friends of Balboa Park program.

Use the registration form or register online to register for scout programs. Call the Education Department at (619) 239-2001 for further information, or see the web site at www.museumofman.org.

2008 PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Tower After Hours
Experience this ongoing evening series, held eight times a year celebrating San Diego’s unique and vibrant ethnic communities. See the Special Events link on this web site for details or call (619) 239-2001.

12 O’Clock Scholars
This program of noontime lectures on most Mondays throughout the year offers a wide variety of anthropological subjects. Included with admission. Check our Calendar listings and this link for information, or call (619) 239-2001.

Docent Guided Tours
Docent-led tours begin in the lobby at 1:00 p.m. most Fridays and at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. most Saturdays throughout the year. Extended schedule during summer months. Please call (619) 239-2001 for schedule.

2008 Summer Camp
Join us for exciting week-long programs for children in grades 1-6. The 2008 schedule is now available at our Summer Schol link. Watch our web site for the summer camp essay contest: students can win a week of camp and more.

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RESERVATIONS: SIX EASY STEPS

Our Printable Registration Form is available at this link (PDF format).

To go directly to our new Online Registration Form, Click Here.

 1.  Read the descriptions of the programs we offer. If you have any questions, call the Education Department at (619) 239-2001, extension 20 or 21. Download our Registration Form, or use our new Online Registration.

 2.  Select a program from those listed in the brochure. Enter the program type (e.g., Tour, Workshop, Outreach, etc.), the program name, time requested, number of students, and costs in the registration box. Add the total number of students and chaperones in the appropriate lines.

 3.  Select three dates when your group could visit, and list them on the form. Note: Because of a high volume of visitors on the Museum’s Free Day for the public, we do not book tours or workshops for the third Tuesday of each month.

 4.  Fill out all other information.

 5.  Fax the form to (619) 239-2749 or mail it to
        Education Department
        San Diego Museum of Man
        1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101.
You may also register online: www.museumofman.org.

 6.  We will process your request and fax or mail you a confirmation within 10 days of receiving your reservation. We will make every effort to schedule you on one of your requested dates. However, if none of these times is available, we will call you as soon as possible with alternative suggestions.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I schedule my group visit to the Museum?
Preregister your group to receive discounted admission. Use the registration form in this catalog or print out a form from the Education section of the web site at www.museumofman.org. See the Six Easy Steps on the previous page. Registration cannot be made by telephone.

When should I register my class for a field trip or outreach program?
Register as early as possible! Six weeks in advance is a good rule of thumb.

How much does it cost to visit the Museum?
The following prices are applicable only with pre-registration:
   Self-guided Tour
        $3.00/person (up to Grade 12)
        $5.00 for college students*, adults, and seniors over 65
   Guided Tour†
        $4.00/person (up to Grade 12)
        $6.00 for college students, adults, and seniors over 65
        $50 minimum for all guided tours
   Workshop†
        $5.00/person (up to Grade 12)
        $7.00 for college students, adults, and seniors over 65
        $140 minimum for one workshop
*College Passes are available. Please click here for information.
†School groups larger than 35 students and required chaperones must be divided into and registered as smaller groups—no exceptions.

May I bring two or more classes to the Museum at the same time?
Two workshops or tours may be scheduled simultaneously, depending on the availability of Museum educators and space. On the other hand, multiple programs may require different time slots. A group waiting for a workshop or guided tour may visit other exhibitions at no additional charge. Note: It is essential that there be enough chaperones to supervise the group.

Can we bring backpacks into the Museum?
Because of the space limitations, and in the interest of Museum security, we prefer that you not bring backpacks to the Museum. If you do, however, they will be subject to search, and may not be brought into the galleries.

Where can students eat their lunches?
There are many lovely places in Balboa Park to have a picnic. The Museum does not provide a facility for eating lunch, though lunches may be stored in a designated area. Please check with the admissions desk.

How many chaperones do I need? Will they have to pay?
We require one teacher or chaperone for every seven students through grade 12. The teacher and chaperones are given free admission to the Museum, and we expect active participation by the chaperones in supervising the students. All teachers and chaperones MUST remain with their group at all times and are responsible for its good behavior. Additional chaperones, parents, siblings, and visitors arriving with a group are charged $5 each, but, because of space restraints, they must be booked in advance. The Museum reserves the right to turn away a group that arrives without adequate supervision.

What if students have special needs?
Please let us know, when you are scheduling, if any in your group have special needs. We are committed to making the museum accessible to all visitors.

What if I must cancel or I am late for the visit?
If you must cancel a scheduled visit, please notify us at least 10 days prior to the visit so that space can be made available for other groups. If you have prepaid, a refund (less a 15 percent handling fee) will be issued within 30 days. We must charge full price for “no-shows” and for any cancellations made within 24 hours of a scheduled visit. If you are having difficulty getting to the Museum on the day of your visit, please call the Museum at 619-239-2001 to let us know you will be late. Scheduled tour guides will wait only 20 minutes unless notification is received.


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The City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.
County of San Diego Community Enhancement Program
National Science Foundation
The Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation
Barona Band of Mission Indians
Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino
Campo Band of Kumeyaay Indians
Citigroup
Dr. Seuss Foundation
Favrot Foundation
Friends of Balboa Park
Hervey Family Fund
The James Hervey Johnson Charitable Trust
Kiwanis Club of Balboa Park
National Science Foundation
The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation
The Parker Foundation
Patrons of the Prado
Price Family Charitable Fund
Qualcomm
The San Diego Foundation
The Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
Viejas Tribal Government
Weingart-Price Fund at the San Diego Foundation

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