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 in advance of the new membership names and rates going into effect July 1. Members will 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 and Café discounts

Individual - $50

  • Free admission, program discounts and event invitations for one adult
  • $50 may be considered tax-deductible
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Friends & Family - $70

  • Free admission, program discounts and event invitations for two adults
  • Free admission for all members' children and grandchildren under age 18
  • $70 may be considered tax-deductible
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Contributor - $115

Friends & Family benefits, plus:

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Supporter - $250

Contributor benefits, plus:

  • Free admission, program discounts and event invitations for three adults
  • $222 may be considered tax-deductible
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Patron - $500

Supporter benefits, plus:

  • Free admission, program discounts and event invitations for four adults
  • All Museum books and videos produced during your membership year
  • $472 may be considered tax-deductible
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Director's Circle - $1,250

Patron benefits, plus:

  • Invitations to Director's Circle Salons, exclusive gatherings with the Museum Director and guest speakers
  • Invitations to VIP receptions hosted by the Museum Director
  • $1,120 may be considered tax-deductible
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Members at the Contributor level receive admission/discounts at over 1,075 museums.

North American Reciprocal Museum Program
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We offer an economically and environmentally-conscious digital membership card.

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

Transformation
Transformation

Coming July 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.

“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