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Balboa Park After Dark
This summer, Balboa Park comes alive after 5. On Fridays from July 7-September 1, enjoy extended evening hours until 8pm at Mingei. Special $5 admission after 5pm!
Exhibition
Kanban
Traditional Shop Signs of Japan
Created from wood, bamboo, iron, paper, fabric, gold leaf and lacquer, these unique objects are a rich fusion of art and commerce.
Exhibition
Trappings
Homage to the Horse and Other Steeds
Featuring objects from around the globe that celebrate the speed, power and serviceability of the horse and other noble beasts of burden.
Exhibition
Arline Fisch
One of a Kind
Featuring jewelry, body ornaments and a collection of knitted and crocheted wire hanging flowers and sea creatures by internationally-renowned artist, Arline Fisch.
Exhibition
Indonesian Shadow Puppets
An intimate exhibition in the Museum’s Theater Gallery featuring a selection of shadow puppets from Indonesia.
Event
Balboa Park After Dark
This summer, Balboa Park comes alive after 5. On Fridays from July 7-September 1, enjoy extended evening hours until 8pm at Mingei. Special $5 admission after 5pm!
Event
Balboa Park After Dark
This summer, Balboa Park comes alive after 5. On Fridays from July 7-September 1, enjoy extended evening hours until 8pm at Mingei. Special $5 admission after 5pm!
Event
Yoni ki Baat
Ahaana presents Yoni ki Baat and MenOlogues, with a mimosa/samosa Reception. 5:00 - 7:00PM, Reception 7:00 - 9:00PM, Performance
Event
Members’ Reception
Join other Museum Members in opening the new exhibition, ART OF THE AMERICAS - Pre-Columbian Art from Mingei's Collection. Refreshments will be served.
Event
Family Sunday
Don’t miss our monthly event just for families!
Event
Free Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of each month, Mingei International Museum extends free admission to all.
Event
Graceful Strokes: A Beginners Calligraphy Workshop
Join us for a beginner’s workshop on Japanese Calligraphy taught by San Diego Fellow Calligrapher member, Helen Lebowitz.
Event
Harvest Celebration
Harvest Celebration, a happy-hour social, is presented by the Hellenic Cultural Society of San Diego.
Event
Lunchtime Lecture
Hear about the pre-Columbian jewelry on view in ART OF THE AMERICAS from Robert Lui, Coeditor of Ornament Magazine.
Exhibition
Kanban
Traditional Shop Signs of Japan
Created from wood, bamboo, iron, paper, fabric, gold leaf and lacquer, these unique objects are a rich fusion of art and commerce.
Exhibition
Trappings
Homage to the Horse and Other Steeds
Featuring objects from around the globe that celebrate the speed, power and serviceability of the horse and other noble beasts of burden.
Exhibition
Arline Fisch
One of a Kind
Featuring jewelry, body ornaments and a collection of knitted and crocheted wire hanging flowers and sea creatures by internationally-renowned artist, Arline Fisch.
Exhibition
Indonesian Shadow Puppets
An intimate exhibition in the Museum’s Theater Gallery featuring a selection of shadow puppets from Indonesia.
Exhibition
Art of the Americas
Pre-Columbian Art from Mingei's Collection
Part of the Getty Center-led initiative Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, this exhibition offers the most comprehensive presentation to date of the Museum’s significant holdings of objects used by people from the ancient cultures of Mexico, Central and South America.
Daily Offerings
Guided Museum Tour
Join on of the Museum’s docents for a tour of the current exhibitions. Free with admission.
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