The Museum is closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday & Friday | 10am - 8pm |
The Commons Level is free for all, always. The Gallery Level requires admission for those 18 years and older. A ticket is required for all visitors to access the Gallery Level.
| Adults (18 years and older) | $15 |
| Seniors, Students with ID and Military | $10 |
| Children | Free |
| Museums for All (EBT) | Free |
| Blue Star Museum | Free |
| Lunch | |
| Tuesday - Sunday | 11:30am - 2:30pm |
| Happy Hour | |
| Thursday - Saturday | 3 - 5pm |
| Dinner | |
| Thursday & Friday | 5 - 8pm |
| Monday - Sunday | 8:30 - 5pm |
Thoughtfully designed items from local and international artists and craftspeople.
Shop MingeiCRAFT CAFÉ is a destination for coffee, tea and treats.
CRAFT CAFÉA restaurant expressing Mingei's mission by merging worldly spices with local ingredients.
ARTIFACT at MingeiTake a self-guided tour, hear artists talk about their work, and enjoy expanded exhibition content all on our app. All you have to do is use the link below to download this digital guide.
Explore over 12,000 books, 200 videos and art journals in Mingei's Art Library.
Frances Hamilton White Art LibraryAn ode to innovative craftsman, George Nakashima.
Founders GalleryFor the first time in decades, visitors can have views of Balboa Park from two upper-level terraces.
TerracesAdmission to the Museum's Gallery Level requires a ticket for both members and non-members. Tickets can be purchased or picked up at the front desk located near the Alcazar Garden entrance and elevators.
At all events, visitors are asked to follow a few simple guidelines to ensure a positive experience for all. Guidelines are based on safety, common sense and courtesy. Please be sure to review our guidelines before visiting the Museum.
Masks are encouraged but not required.
We are located in Balboa Park at 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101. See Balboa Park Map for available parking, tram and museum locations with the park.
Valet parking is available Thursday - Sunday. The valet stand is located between the Japanese Friendship Garden and the House of Hospitality. It’s open to anyone who visits the park
Thursday & Friday: $20 for up to 3 hours, $5/hour thereafter
Saturday & Sunday: $25 for up to 4 hours, $5/hour thereafter
Hours of Operation:
The west entrance to the Museum (in Alcazar Garden) is HP accessible. There are accessible parking spaces in the Alcazar Garden parking lot located on the west side of the Museum.
View and download a map of the Museum here.
Every Balboa Park museum offers free general admission on a rotating basis each month to residents of the City and County of San Diego. As part of this program, Mingei offers free admission to everyone every third Tuesday of the month. No ID verification is required.
As part of the nationwide program, Museums for All, Mingei offers free admission for those who present an EBT, SNAP, or WIC card.
Mingei is a Blue Star Museum, providing free museum admission to active-duty military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day.
Mingei's education team will bring objects into the classroom that students can touch and feel for the ultimate show-and-tell.
School ToursThe Museum offers visits specifically geared to adults exploring our permanent collection through organizations, groups, or clubs.
Adult Tours
