Mingei International Museum, Folk art and design museum in Balboa Park, San Diego, US.
The Mingei International Museum occupies a historic building called House of Charm, featuring exhibitions of handmade objects from 141 different countries.
Professor Martha Longenecker established the museum in 1974 after studying pottery techniques in Japan with masters of the Mingei Association.
The museum maintains a collection of 25,000 artifacts including ancient vessels, glass works, textiles, wood carvings, masks, and jewelry from global traditions.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday with extended hours on Thursday and Friday, offering access to exhibitions, a restaurant, cafe, and specialized gift shop.
Visitors can explore digital guides through the Bloomberg Connects app while discovering objects dating from the 3rd century BCE to present day.
Location: San Diego
Address: Balboa Park, Plaza de Panama, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 92101
Phone: +16192390003
Website: https://mingei.org
GPS coordinates: 32.73102,-117.15102
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:53
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