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Highlights Tour

At Mingei International Museum

Banker's Hill,聽San Diego

馃尶Gorgeous outdoor patio upstairs
馃摎Browse the beautiful art research library
馃巵Cool gift shop with interesting books

Spend an hour with a docent exploring 30,000 global folk art objects at this sun-drenched Balboa Park pavilion. The tour weaves through permanent treasures and current exhibitions, revealing the soul in everyday things: Japanese pottery, handwoven textiles, and halibut hooks that turn galleries into underwater sanctuaries.

Docent-led exploration
Balboa Park gem
Handcrafted objects
Cross-cultural collections

Friday, November 6, 1:00聽PM

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  • Docent-led exploration
  • Balboa Park gem
  • Handcrafted objects
  • Cross-cultural collections
  • Mingei International Museum
  • Banker's Hill
  • San Diego

Coming up at Mingei International Museum

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    Stitched storybook dreamscapes

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    D铆a de los Muertos Ofrenda: Honoring Athletes

    Tue Nov 3, 10am

    Community altar honoring athletes

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    Artifact at Night

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    Multi-course museum dinner

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    Sear and Stem Kitchen and Bar

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    Fresh bowls & juices

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    Cow by Bear

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