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Mingei International Museum

Celebrate Folk Art, Craft and Design

Mingei International Museum celebrates human creativity in a variety of materials and forms. The Museum's collection of folk art, craft, and design is full of surprising, beautiful, and memorable objects from around the world. Mingei cares deeply about design and functionality; celebrates the handmade and the passionately crafted. We also believe art is something for everyone and that all people are creative.

In addition to galleries for exhibitions and programming Mingei has a new theater and education center and amenities including gift shop, restaurant, and cafe.

Learn more at mingei.org and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok!

1439 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

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Contact Info

(619) 239-0003
website@mingei.org

Hours

Museum & Shop Mingei
Monday: Closed
Tuesday
Wednesday
Saturday
& Sunday: 10:00 am - 5 pm
Thursdays and Fridays: 10:00 am - 8 pm

CRAFT CAFÉ
Monday - Sunday: 8:30 am - 5 pm

ARTIFACT
Lunch
Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Dinner
Thursdays and Fridays: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Happy Hour
Thursday - Saturday: 3:00 - 5:00 pm



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About Mingei International Museum

  • The Museum's collection includes over 25,000 objects from 141 countries.
  • Located in the heart of San Diego's Balboa Park in the House of Charm.
  • Large whimsical mosaic sculptures welcome guests at the west and east entrances.
  • Known for sharing every day (often surprising) objects from around the world.

Make it a day at Mingei!

  • Grab breakfast, lunch or a snack at CRAFT CAFÉ.
  • Browse Shop Mingei for handmade, thoughtfully designed items from artisans.
  • Have dinner or lunch at ARTIFACT the Museum's full-service restaurant.

More Information

  • Destination Weddings
  • Weddings
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Historic Landmark
  • Kid Friendly

About Mingei International Museum

  • The Museum's collection includes over 25,000 objects from 141 countries.
  • Located in the heart of San Diego's Balboa Park in the House of Charm.
  • Large whimsical mosaic sculptures welcome guests at the west and east entrances.
  • Known for sharing every day (often surprising) objects from around the world.

Make it a day at Mingei!

  • Grab breakfast, lunch or a snack at CRAFT CAFÉ.
  • Browse Shop Mingei for handmade, thoughtfully designed items from artisans.
  • Have dinner or lunch at ARTIFACT the Museum's full-service restaurant.

More Information

  • Destination Weddings
  • Weddings
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Historic Landmark
  • Kid Friendly
  • Tours
  • General Admission - Adult
  • General Admission - Child
  • General Admission - Senior
  • Rentals

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