MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM

SAN DIEGO, CA

Mingei International Museum in San Diego, California is a nonprofit museum located in Balboa Park dedicated to the appreciation, understanding, and conservation of international folk art. The museum houses a comprehensive collection of more than 25,000 traditional and contemporary objects from around the world, including ceramics, textiles, wood, metal, and bamboo. Founded in 1978 by Martha Longenecker and Yoshiko Yamagiwa, the museum has since become an important venue for the appreciation and exhibition of traditional and contemporary folk art. The museum also serves as an educational resource, offering classes, lectures, and programs throughout the year.

The museum features a variety of changing exhibitions, which showcase objects from different cultures, times, and places. In addition, the museum's permanent collection includes objects from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, and Oceania. The museum also features a library and research center with over 15,000 books and periodicals, as well as an extensive archive of oral histories and photographs.

Mingei International Museum is open to the public and admission is free. Visitors can explore the permanent collection and rotating exhibitions, as well as participate in educational and interactive programs. The museum also offers special events and workshops throughout the year, such as lectures, family days, and community programs. In addition, the museum has an online store for visitors to purchase items that are related to the museum’s mission.

MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SAN DIEGO CA. US MID #8400600956

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 3,777,511 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

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MINGEI INTERNATIONAL INC
1439 EL PRADO
SAN DIEGO
CA
92101-1617

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