About Mingei International Museum | Mingei International Museum

Before you visit: Mingei is closed during daytime hours on Dec 5–6. We are open 5–9pm for December Nights festivities.

Open drawer in the collections storage for Mingei International Museum containing Korean ceramics.
Image: Open drawer in the collections storage for Mingei International Museum containing Korean ceramics.

Mingei was founded in 1978 and presents works of folk art, craft, and design. The Museum has a rich history and commitment to furthering the understanding of art of the people (mingei) from all eras and cultures. Objects in our Collection reflect a joy in making, by hand, useful objects of timeless beauty that are satisfying to the human spirit.

Mingei is dedicated to furthering the understanding of folk art, craft, and design from all eras and cultures of the world.

Mission and Vision
Mission and Vision

Since 1978 Mingei International Museum continues to collect, conserve, and exhibit arts of daily use from traditional cultures of past and present and by historical and contemporary designers.

History
History

Since 1978, Mingei International Museum has been a trusted and fiscally responsible nonprofit cultural resource in the San Diego community.

Financials
Financials

These leaders help Mingei thrive, supporting the Museum's efforts to achieve best practices, expand its collection and secure financial support.

Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees

Mingei staff are hard at work planning exhibitions, programs, and events for the San Diego region

Staff
Staff

Mingei International Museum is dedicated to furthering the understanding of art of the people (mingei) from all eras and cultures of the world.

Press Room
Press Room