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Four new folk art, craft, and design exhibitions at Mingei

Every week from April 5, 2025 until August 17, 2025.
Sunday: 10 AM
Tuesday: 10 AM
Wednesday: 10 AM
Thursday: 10 AM
Friday: 10 AM
Saturday: 10 AM
Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
All Ages
Free - $15
The Entry Level is free for all, always. The Exhibitions Level requires admission for those 18 years and older. A ticket is required for all visitors to access the Exhibitions Level. Admission is free for all on the third Tuesday of every month.

Four new exhibitions at Mingei International Museum celebrate multicultural folk art, craft, and design.

"Fashioning an Icon" explores the Virgin of Guadalupe’s endurance as an iconic cultural symbol fashioned through creative expression. On View: April 5 - Sept. 7, 2025

"Student Craft 2025" highlights local high school student work on the theme: What makes an icon? On View: April 5 - Aug. 17, 2025

"Historic Footprints" recontextualizes Native American ledger drawings, presenting both historic works as well as contemporary ledger drawings by numerous artists. On View: April 12 - Aug. 17, 2025

"Across the Spooniverse" presents over 100 spoons from across the globe. On View: April 12 - Aug. 17, 2025

Visit: https://mingei.org/exhibitions 

Museum Hours: Closed Monday. Open Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. + Friday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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Mingei International Museum
6192390003
website@mingei.org

Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park

1439 El Prado
San Diego, California 92101
619-239-0003
mingei@mingei.org

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 the Balboa Park website. Admission $10.00 - Adults $7.00 – Seniors (age 62+), youth (6-17), students with ID and military with ID $7.00 - Group Tour Rates (10 or more) Free - Members and children under 6

Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer's website for the most updated schedule before attending.