Mingei International Museum
Mingei International Museum
Art Museum · Balboa Park
HOURS
Closed
COST
$$$$
About
The Mingei International Museum is a non-profit public institution that collects, conserves and exhibits folk art, craft and design. The museum was founded in 1974, and its building opened in 1978. The word mingei, meaning 'art of the people,' was coined by the Japanese scholar Dr. Sōetsu Yanagi by combining the Japanese words for all people and art.
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This is a small arts and crafts museum in Balboa Park. I was a bit disappointed by the remodel. I thought they were remodeling the exhibition gallery, but they instead added a cafe. The cafe and wine
MoreWe visited this museum on one of their Free Tuesdays. It's a nice museum and the current exhibit was on weavings from around the world. It's a small museum like the rest of the museums in Balboa Park.
MoreThe renovated space of the Mingei is an art form in itself. Melting into the dining and outdoor spaces are beautiful commissioned pieces. For instance, stand at the bar. Look down. The bar itself is a
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Good for Kids
Free Wi-Fi
Gender-Neutral Restrooms
Accepts Credit Cards
Contactless Payments
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Hours
10:00AM – 5:00PM
Closed Now
Hours
Closed Now
Sunday
10:00AM – 5:00PM
Monday
Closed
Tue – Thu
10:00AM – 5:00PM
Friday
10:00AM – 8:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM – 5:00PM