Mingei International Museum

Mingei International Museum is a non-profit public institution in Balboa Park in San Diego, California, that collects, conserves and exhibits folk art, craft, and design.

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Opening hours:
Tuesday—Thursday and Saturday—Sunday: 10:00 AM—5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM—8:00 PM
Type: Museum
Description: museum in San Diego, California
Also known as: “Mingei International Museum of Folk Art”
Address: 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include The San Diego Museum of Art and Timken Museum of Art.

The San Diego Museum of Art

Museum

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The San Diego Museum of Art is a fine art museum in Balboa Park in San Diego, California, that houses a broad collection with particular strength in Spanish art. The San Diego Museum of Art is situated 460 feet northeast of Mingei International Museum.

Timken Museum of Art

Museum

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The Timken Museum of Art is a fine art museum in Balboa Park in San Diego, California, close to the San Diego Museum of Art. It was established in 1965. Timken Museum of Art is situated 530 feet northeast of Mingei International Museum.

San Diego Art Institute

Arts center

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The San Diego Art Institute was a contemporary art museum with a focus on artists from the Southern California and Baja Norte region. It was founded in 1941 as the San Diego Business Men's Art Club.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bankers Hill and Downtown San Diego.

Bankers Hill

Suburb

Bankers Hill is a long-established uptown neighborhood near Balboa Park in San Diego, California. The area acquired the name "Bankers Hill" because of its reputation as a home for the affluent.

Downtown San Diego

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Downtown San Diego is the thriving central business district of San Diego. A heavily gentrified area with plenty of tourist amenities, Downtown serves as a hub of business and entertainment, with plenty of restaurants, shops, and nightlife to take in, as well as a few attractions, including several museums and the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team.