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Mingei International Museum

1439 El Prado

San Diego, CA

Tel. 619/239-0003

www.mingei.org

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This captivating museum (pronounced "Min-gay," meaning "art of the people" in Japanese) offers changing exhibitions generally describable as folk art. The rotating exhibits -- usually four at a time -- feature artists from countries across the globe; displays include textiles, costumes, jewelry, toys, pottery, paintings, and sculpture. The permanent collection includes whimsical contemporary sculptures by the late French artist Niki de Saint Phalle, who made San Die...

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Price Range: Admission $6 adults, $3 children 6-17 and students with ID, free for children under 6. Free 3rd Tues of each month

Transportation: Bus: 7 or 7A/B

Payment: AmEx, Mastercard, Visa

Open Hours: Tues-Sun 10am-4pm

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