Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park

Business hours

Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visit Mingei International Museum near Downtown San Diego in historic Balboa Park, the nation's largest urban cultural park. Located in the heart of the park on the Plaza de Panama, the Museum has six spacious galleries featuring dynamic, changing exhibitions of folk art, craft and design. The Museum also houses a multi-media education center, a theater, visitor kiosks for collection overview, an Art Reference Library and The Collectors' Gallery, Mingei International's popular museum store.

Plan your visit - view current and future exhibitions, and browse the calendar of programs and events. Enjoy a self-guided tour, join a daily docent tour or schedule a group tour.

Residents' Free Tuesday is Third Tuesday of Each Month
In appreciation of support from San Diego County residents, Mingei International Museum is participating in Residents Free Tuesday. FREE ADMISSION is available for all San Diego County residents including: Students at local colleges and universities (must show ID), active duty military (must show ID) and part-time residents / vacation home owners (does not include time share owners)

Mingei International is set in lush surroundings near 17 other museums. Obtain information about Balboa Park and other cultural attractions by visiting balboapark.org.

Heated smoking area No
Smoking porch No
Wi-fi No

Upcoming events at Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park

Ongoing events at Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park

Event Cost Category

'Make Your Own Kind Of Music: The Art Of Musical Instruments' At Mingei International Museum

Every Sunday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5 - $8 Arts

'Make Your Own Kind Of Music: The Art Of Musical Instruments' At Mingei International Museum

Every Tuesday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5 - $8 Arts

'Make Your Own Kind Of Music: The Art Of Musical Instruments' At Mingei International Museum

Every Wednesday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5 - $8 Arts

'Make Your Own Kind Of Music: The Art Of Musical Instruments' At Mingei International Museum

Every Thursday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5 - $8 Arts

'Make Your Own Kind Of Music: The Art Of Musical Instruments' At Mingei International Museum

Every Friday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5 - $8 Arts

'Make Your Own Kind Of Music: The Art Of Musical Instruments' At Mingei International Museum

Every Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5 - $8 Arts

Mingei International Museum Presents 'Menagerie - Artful Animals'

Every Sunday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5 - $8 Animals

Mingei International Museum Presents 'Menagerie - Artful Animals'

Every Tuesday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5 - $8 Animals

Mingei International Museum Presents 'Menagerie - Artful Animals'

Every Wednesday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5 - $8 Animals

Mingei International Museum Presents 'Menagerie - Artful Animals'

Every Thursday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5 - $8 Animals

Mingei International Museum Presents 'Menagerie - Artful Animals'

Every Friday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5 - $8 Animals

Mingei International Museum Presents 'Menagerie - Artful Animals'

Every Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5 - $8 Animals

Past events

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