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California Tower

See San Diego From New Heights!

Enjoy a uniquely-San Diego experience at one of our city’s most iconic historic landmarks. Make the climb on a guided tour that highlights the origins of Balboa Park and the histories of some of the many diverse communities that call the region home. All tours culminate in breathtaking 360-degree views of San Diego from the Tower’s eighth-floor viewing deck–from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Cuyamaca Mountains in the east, and beyond.

 Learn more about the California Tower, what to expect on a tour, and get a sneak peek of the views at CaliforniaTower.org.

Museum of Us
1350 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

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Contact Info

6192392001
museum@museumofus.org

Date & Time

Jan 16, 2024 - ongoing
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tours are at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday
Recurs every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Price

$10-$29.95

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Haydn Voyages: Music at the Maritime

Sep 15, 2024

Hausmann Concerts at Maritime Museum of San Diego Offer a Unique Mix of Music on the Water.

The Hausmann Quartet and Maritime Museum of San Diego partner to present the ninth season of Haydn Voyages: Music at the Maritime, a quarterly concert series performed aboard one of the Museum’s historic world-class vessels, the 1898 steam ferryboat Berkeley that operated for 60 years on San Francisco Bay.  All concerts are Sundays at 2:30, and include an intermission for a total length of under two hours. Each creative program will also include informative and entertaining commentary between selections from noted UC Santa Barbara musicologist Derek Katz. The Hausmann Quartet would like to recognize the support of pH Projects, The Conrad Prebys Foundation and the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.KPBS is the exclusive media sponsor.

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Serengeti Documentary

Apr 5 - ongoing

Nestled in northern Tanzania and spanning into the southern edge of Kenya, the vast plains of the Serengeti host one of the largest migrations of mammals on the planet. More than one million wildebeests traverse this ecosystem yearly, encountering lions, zebras, cheetahs, elephants, crocodiles and many other remarkable animals. Nature has orchestrated a perfect symphony in which every species has a distinct role in a larger story—the balance of an entire ecosystem. In this film for all ages, you will follow the newest members of the animal cast as they imitate their parents and embark on their life’s journeys. Prepare to be awed by this immersive giant-screen film about how nature works in one of the world’s greatest ecosystems.

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Live Lecture: Geology of San Diego County

Aug 17, 2024

This talk will focus on amazing geological forces and events from the last 200 million years that have shaped the San Diego County we see today. From regional tectonics to massive volcanism, uplift and erosion, and the many current infrastructure challenges San Diego currently faces, Mike Thacker will tell the story behind our broad mesas, dramatic coastlines, canyons, and wide valleys. Attendees will be sure to come away with a deepened understanding of and appreciation for the geological history of our unique region.

About the Presenter: Mike Thacker is a SDAC Board Member and a retired Senior Staff Research and Development Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific. He has a B.S. in zoology from SDSU and studied anthropology and archaeology at UC Santa Barbara, Palomar College, and SDSU.

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Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt

Mar 20, 2024 - ongoing

With a variety of tasks to complete, our Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt allows participants to tap into their teammates’ varied talents and skills, highlighting the power of working as a group. Photo and video missions are interspersed with problem solving tasks, allowing for lasting team building memories – perfect for the next company meeting or end-of-year party.

Developed as part of the San Diego State University Master’s program in Hospitality and Tourism Management, with consultation from a seasoned Human Resources professional with a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems, this program is flexible to the needs of your organization. This program can be tailor to your goals. We can accommodate small workgroups to large departments, multiple and single legs, and a beverage from a local coffee cart can be included. Contact us for pricing.

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Events

Haydn Voyages: Music at the Maritime

Sep 15, 2024
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Serengeti Documentary

Apr 5 - ongoing
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Live Lecture: Geology of San Diego County

Aug 17, 2024
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Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt

Mar 20, 2024 - ongoing
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