Membership

Mingei Passport - $30

The sweet spot between a one-time visit and Membership. Mingei Passport is an admission-only annual gallery pass, allowing unlimited admission to the upstairs gallery space and terraces all year! Good for those who want to come to more than one of our exhibitions. Or to come back and see the same one
a few times.

Unlimited annual admission for one
Digital admission card/Paper card provided upon request at Mingei ticketing desk
Fully tax-deductible

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Independent - $60

Free admission, program discounts and event invitations for one adult 18 and over
Two one-time use guest passes
Fully tax-deductible

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Companion - $85

Free admission, program discounts and event invitations for two adults 18 and over
Four one-time use guest passes
$29 may be considered tax-deductible

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Traveler - $150

Companion benefits, plus:

Free admission and museum store discounts at over 1,150 museums (North American Reciprocal Museums)
$94 may be considered tax-deductible

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Enthusiast - $300

Traveler benefits, plus:

Gift Mingei Passport
$214 may be considered tax-deductible

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Artisan Circle - $600

Enthusiast benefits, plus:

All Museum books and videos produced during your membership year
$454 may be considered tax-deductible

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Director's Circle - $1,500

Artisan Circle benefits, plus:

Gift Companion Membership (in lieu of Gift Mingei Passport)
Invitations to Director's Circle Salons, exclusive gatherings with the Museum Director and guest speakers
Invitations to a VIP reception and annual dinner hosted by the Museum Director
$850 may be considered tax-deductible

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Questions?

Can I pay from an IRA or DAF?

We welcome contributions of any size and hope that you find a meaningful way to connect with us as we welcome you back to the newly transformed Museum.

Mingei International Museum accepts membership payments from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA), Donor Advised Funds (DAF), and qualified charitable contributions with the acknowledgment that tangible benefits such as guest passes, complimentary gift memberships and invitations to special receptions will be waived as anything beyond incidental benefits are prohibited. Due to IRS bifurcation guidelines, Mingei is unable to accept split payments for a single Mingei membership from an IRA or DAF and a separate personal payment source*. Mingei is happy to work with you to provide the best payment option for your membership. Please contact us at membership@mingei.org or (619) 704-7516 with questions or for more information.

If you prefer to make a donation to Mingei through your DAF or IRA, please visit mingei.org/donate or contact Heather Kerner at hkerner@mingei.org.

For more information about IRS guidelines regarding DAF payments, please visit:

Request for Comments on Application of Excise Taxes With Respect to Donor Advised Funds in Certain Situations (page 7)

IRS Donor-Advised Funds

National Philanthropic Trust: Can I Use My DAF for That?

Who do I contact about my membership status?

Email our membership team at membership@mingei.org to have your membership questions answered.