San Diego Museum of Man

Frommer's Review

Under the iconic rococo, tiled California building and bell tower just inside the park entrance at the Cabrillo Bridge, this museum is devoted to anthropology, with an emphasis on the peoples of North and South America. Favorite exhibits include life-size replicas of a dozen varieties of Homo sapiens, from Cro-Magnon and Neanderthal to Peking Man, and the Egyptian mummies and artifacts featured in a small room. Don't overlook the annex across the street, which houses more exhibits; and the museum store, with its selection of books, clothing, and folk art, is worth a peek, too. The museum's annual Indian Fair, held in June, features Native Americans from the Southwest demonstrating tribal dances and selling food, arts, and crafts. Allow at least an hour for your visit.

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