Be part of a community that believes in the power of art to transform communities and bring us all closer together. Mingei members are an active network of art lovers and supporters.

Exactly three years after closing our doors for a major renovation, Mingei will reopen Labor Day Weekend 2021, and we hope you celebrate the boldly transformed Museum with us! Renew your membership or join Mingei now and get an exclusive sneak peek at the transformed building and inaugural exhibitions before opening to the public.

Upon reopening, Mingei members will once again receive exclusive benefits and opportunities to participate in special programs and events, including:

  • Mailed invitation to celebrate the newly reopened Mingei in late summer

  • Unlimited access to exhibitions and terraces

  • Members-only events and exhibition preview receptions

  • Store, restaurant and café discounts

Independent - $60

  • Free admission, program discounts and event invitations for one adult 18 and over
  • Two one-time use guest passes
  • $60 may be considered 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:

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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:

  • 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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Coming September 1

Mingei Passport, an annual gallery pass without membership benefits, will allow unlimited admission to the upstairs gallery space and terraces for $30 a year! We aim to bring in new visitors and potential members with this program, and hope current and past members will renew their loyal membership support.

More for our member community

Members at the Traveler level and above receive free or reduced admission to over 1,150 museums.

North American Reciprocal Museum Program
North American Reciprocal Museum Program This necklace is made of small rectangular jelly jade stones set in silver.

We offer an economically and environmentally-conscious digital Passport and Membership card.

Digital Card FAQ
Digital Card FAQ

Mingei is transforming inside and out—from the redesign of our Balboa Park building to enhancing public engagement.

Transformation
Transformation

“Being a Mingei member has given my family and me a sense of community. A place to belong, somewhere to learn and grow.”

—Stacey Edelstein, Member since 2017 Join our Community