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Mingei International Museum

1439 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-0003
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Ranked #96 of 193 attractions in San Diego
3.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Description: A museum of folk crafts with a variety of displays that run the gamut from textiles and toys to painting and sculpture.
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Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Beautiful small gem of a museum in the center of Balboa Park; lovely gardens in the back with a great view of the tower under the moonlight with full moon in the backdrop. Stunning show of the Craft Movement in San Diego, with many diverse examples of different artist's works in several media. More

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Ensenada, Mexico
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

is a nice big museum for you and the whole family, just try going once, you can't see all in one day More

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Edmonton, Alberta
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

We really enjoyed the Mingei Museum. Great set of exhibits and friendly and knowledgeable docents. Make this your first stop in Balboa Park! More

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Rialto, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2011

Unfortunately this museum is not on the top of my list because we always travel with our service dog and we were asked too many questions at the door. This left sour note on the rest of the day. I really think that since this museum is in the heart of a major city they should know the guidelines of... More

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Chagrin Falls, Ohio
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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115 helpful votes 115 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2011

Spent about 2 hours in here, much of it viewing the Palace for Wednesday and the other dollhouse in that space. Both have videos to accompany them and are irresistable if you like miniatures. Find a coupon on the Balboa Park website. More

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Tempe, AZ
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2011

I went through the Mingei quite quickly in September on the "5 musuems in a day"pass and wished I had had much more time. It had awesome and interesting displays and the docent was unsurpassed in her willingness to help me out and answer my questions. I intend to return on a future visit and spend more time in this... More

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