Museum
Find Your Place In Mingei ’ s Transformation
NIKIGATOR Nikigator , 2001 , Niki de Saint Phalle ( 1930-2002 ). Mingei International Museum purchase with initial funding provided by the County of San Diego Community Enhancement Program .
Exactly three years after closing for a transformative construction project , Mingei International Museum will reopen to the public on September 3 , 2021 . This will kick off a month of celebratory activities and programs that include the second annual San Diego Design Week , the return of the free , hands-on art program Family Sunday to the Museum space , free performances , artist talks and a new walk-up café . Entry into the Museum Labor Day weekend , Friday , September 3 through Monday , September 6 , will be free for all as a gift to San Diego . After September 6 , the first floor Commons Level will remain free for all , offering an installation of objects from the Museum ’ s permanent collection , as well as space to gather , a new dining destination and Shop Mingei .
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