Mingei International Museum, Balboa Park

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Chihuly chandelier.

Chihuly chandelier.

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Clay figures of animals from India.

Clay figures of animals from India.

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Clay animals from India, by Sonabai Rajawar.

Clay animals from India, by Sonabai Rajawar.

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Clay Elephant, by Sonabai Rajawar..

Clay Elephant, by Sonabai Rajawar..

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Scary sculptures.

Scary sculptures.

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Insects made of plant fiber, from Japan.

Insects made of plant fiber, from Japan.

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One of the museum rooms.

One of the museum rooms.

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Ornamental balls from Japan, made by mothers as playthings for their children.

Ornamental balls from Japan, made by mothers as playthings for their children.

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Dance rattles from Guatemala, made from painted gourds.

Dance rattles from Guatemala, made from painted gourds.

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Yogurt churner from Nepal, and chocolate beaters from Mexico.

Yogurt churner from Nepal, and chocolate beaters from Mexico.

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Pig, boar, and whistle, made of wood and from various countries.

Pig, boar, and whistle, made of wood and from various countries.

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The view from the sundeck!

The view from the sundeck!

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Potted flowers on the sundeck.

Potted flowers on the sundeck.

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Chunky tower, as seen from the sundeck.

Chunky tower, as seen from the sundeck.

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View from the sundeck.

View from the sundeck.

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The sundeck is very attractive and sunny!

The sundeck is very attractive and sunny!

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Tilework at the sundeck.

Tilework at the sundeck.

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Christmas ornaments in the gift shop.

Christmas ornaments in the gift shop.

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Colorful figurines in the lobby.

Colorful figurines in the lobby.

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The gift shop is full of interesting things to buy.

The gift shop is full of interesting things to buy.

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Spanish fountain in the Alcazar Garden, behind the museum.

Spanish fountain in the Alcazar Garden, behind the museum.

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You can see the museum from the Alcazar Garden.

You can see the museum from the Alcazar Garden.

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The museum's gorgeous blue and yellow tiled tower.

The museum's gorgeous blue and yellow tiled tower.

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Girl riding a bike figurine, in the lobby.

Girl riding a bike figurine, in the lobby.

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Craft Cafe is a handy place to get lunch.

Craft Cafe is a handy place to get lunch.

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You can eat your lunch outside Craft Cafe under the arches.

You can eat your lunch outside Craft Cafe under the arches.

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Flamenco guitarist, under the arches outside Craft Cafe.

Flamenco guitarist, under the arches outside Craft Cafe.

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Tile mosaic climbey outside the museum. It's fun for kids!

Tile mosaic climbey outside the museum. It's fun for kids!

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The tile mosaic climbey called Nikigator, outside the museum.

The tile mosaic climbey called Nikigator, outside the museum.

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Boys climb the tile mosaic climbey outside the museum.

Boys climb the tile mosaic climbey outside the museum.

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The twisty trees you see from the public tables in the archways outside the museum.

The twisty trees you see from the public tables in the archways outside the museum.

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Butterfly Flower Lemonade from Craft Cafe. A delight!

Butterfly Flower Lemonade from Craft Cafe. A delight!

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Pinatas on display outside the museum.

Pinatas on display outside the museum.

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Storytime outside the Mingei International Museum.

Storytime outside the Mingei International Museum.

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Cookies at Craft Cafe.

Cookies at Craft Cafe.

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Nikigator, a mosaic tile climbey that kids adore.

Nikigator, a mosaic tile climbey that kids adore.

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Mingei International Museum is in the Plaza de Panama, a beautiful square where people hang out.

Mingei International Museum is in the Plaza de Panama, a beautiful square where people hang out.

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The museum is on the left side of the photo, part of the Plaza de Panama square where everyone relaxes in the sun.

The museum is on the left side of the photo, part of the Plaza de Panama square where everyone relaxes in the sun.

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Interesting museum with folk art and crafts from around the world, in a sumptuous building with an upper sun deck with views. Nikigator out front for kids to climb on. Learn more about this location

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