Balboa Park

Shibori is a traditional Japanese craft with a history spanning over 400 years and more than 200 distinct techniques. Hiroyuki Murase, Creative Director of suzusan, will lead a special workshop to introduce the history, background, and techniques of this art. In this four-hour workshop, participants will learn two different Shibori...

Farm to Craft is an exhibition curated from the Mingei International Museum’s permanent collection that explores the global significance of grains as a source of sustenance and inspiration for human creativity. The exhibition features objects related to grains such as corn, wheat, rice, quinoa, and oats, highlighting their roles in...

Community Spotlight: San Diego Craft Collective is an exhibition on view from February 9 to May 15, 2026, at the Mingei International Museum. The San Diego Craft Collective is a nonprofit organization that provides a creative space for the community to explore traditional crafts and woodworking. The collective offers workshops...

Senior Mondays is a monthly event held on the first Monday of each month, featuring an engaging lecture on scientific topics followed by a show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. The event offers discounted admission for seniors and includes interactive experiences. Tickets are available only at the ticket counter...

Restitched is an exhibition opening in fall 2025 that features colorful quilts made from stitched feed sacks. These quilts highlight the resourcefulness of early mid-twentieth century makers who repurposed feed sacks during the Great Depression to create domestic items. The collection celebrates the ingenuity and creativity of feed sack quilters...

Boundless: Reflections of the Southern California Landscapes in Midcentury Studio Ceramics explores how the physical, social, and political landscapes of Southern California shaped craft. The exhibition features nearly 150 objects from Mingei’s permanent collection, set against large-scale photography to evoke the landscapes reflected in the ceramics. It celebrates mid-twentieth century...

This annual soiree in May offers a unique tasting experience featuring Southern California's finest food, wine, and brews, all while enjoying wild entertainment and fascinating wildlife. It's an all-inclusive evening where attendees can savor, sip, and contribute to conservation efforts, ensuring a brighter future for wildlife and the planet.

Alien Girls is a world premiere comedy play by Amy Berryman, exploring the intricate dynamics of friendship and the tension between creating art and life. The narrative time-travels through decades of friendship between two writers, Tiffany, who is pregnant, and Carolyn, who struggles with her friend's life changes and inadvertently...