Mingei International Museum

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1439 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
Located in San Diego’s Balboa Park, Mingei exhibits folk art, craft & design from all eras & cultures. Art of the world, art of the people.

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Rochelle M.
12/19/2025

The Mingei Internation Museum is so cute! Although we didn't pay the admission for the upstairs exhibit, we thoroughly enjoyed all the colorful Armadillos on display on the first floor. We...

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E O.
11/4/2025

This was my favorite museums in the world for 30 years, now it is a tribute to commercialism. The entire downstairs is devoted to making a profit with their new cafe and expanded gift shop. Please...

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Jennifer H.
12/11/2025

Came here during the Balboa December Nights and I'm glad I did. I was able to take my time looking around and even enjoy the rooftop area. I really liked the library area and learned that is a...

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Alisa M.
12/16/2025

I went to a friends 60th birthday party at the Mingei International Museum so this review is for the event/party space. It's downstairs from the main museum and it opens up to a back lower patio....

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Frances G.
2/21/2025

Mingei is a Japanese word for folk art. The mingei movement began in 1920s Japan as a way for nameless craftsmen to show their artistry and workmanship in everyday items. The concept of the museum...

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