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Asian Art Museum

Asian Art Museum

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Civic Center, San Francisco
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    Dora
    "free admission & family programs"(6 Tips)
    Paula J.
    "Maharaja Exhibit is great!"(3 Tips)
    Diem L.
    "ASIAN ART MUSEUM: TARGET FIRST FREE SUNDAYSFree general admission"(3 Tips)
    Ben L.
    "1st Sundays are Free and Cafe Asia has yummy daily specials."(10 Tips)
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  • Bình H.heart icon on user image
    Bình HàOctober 30, 2016
    Great & thorough collection. I could've spent a day in there. Suprisingly have an item of Vietnam on the South East Asia department, which is the first time I ever saw one. Vast collection of China.
    Upvoted 4 days ago
  • Tom C.
    Tom CardenJune 14, 2012
    You don't need a museum ticket to eat here and the canteen-style cafe is tasty and affordable. Just ask for a sticker at the desk. That said, check out the collection at least once, it's fantastic!
  • Russell Allen E.heart icon on user image
    Russell Allen EsmusAugust 8, 2014
    I love that they offer a free day each month. With that said, their rotating featured collections are worth paying for. I like the miniatures also the pottery is beautiful.
    Upvoted Sep 28
  • Conner H.heart icon on user image
    Conner HobsonMarch 4, 2016
    This is the most fully comprehensive museum I've been to, exhibiting art from China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Set aside over 2 hours if you want to see everything.
  • Sergei P.
    Sergei PolikinJuly 22, 2014
    Wonderful exposition. Three floors. 1 floor: ancient&contemporary art exhibition Gorgeous, store, cafe. 2 floor: China,Korea,Japan art. 3 floor: China,Southeast Asia,Persian,Himalayas & Tibetian art
  • Jessica M.heart icon on user image
    Jessica MelgozaDecember 16, 2018
    It’s a very beautiful place and very interesting, I love it, they have two options for you, $$15 for visiting only the 2nd floor or $$25 for the all exhibitions.
  • Jennyheart icon on user image
    JennyMay 31, 2015
    First free Sundays, huge museum. One of the best in the Bay Area, especially awesome if you're into the history of Eastern religions
  • Oz L.heart icon on user image
    Oz LublingJune 20, 2015
    The current exhibition of the Rubell collection is really fascinating. Go on Thursday after 5pm and get in for $5. Beautiful museum.
  • The Ritz-Carlton
    The Ritz-CarltonMay 24, 2016
    During your visit to the Asian Art Museum, be sure to visit The C. Laan Chun Library which houses one of the most comprehensive research libraries on Asian art and culture.
  • Charlene N.
    The permanent collections are beautiful but the staff is very unfriendly and there's little incorporation for children to learn the appreciation of the art here.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Wilson F.heart icon on user image
    Wilson Favre-DelerueApril 12, 2016
    Gorgeous building, magnificent collection and exhibitions, super or helpful staff. A gem of a museum.
  • Alistair J.heart icon on user image
    Alistair JeffsNovember 28, 2023
    Good shows, building and architecture but weak cafe offering (no hot drinks) and the surrounding neighborhood continues to be uncomfortable. Get it together, city of SF!
  • Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
    Start in the 3rd-flr South Asia galleries + work down to the ground floor temporary exhibits. Tea ceremonies held 2x monthly. - Green Guide Editor
  • Patricia L.heart icon on user image
    Patricia LeeJanuary 25, 2017
    The Korean section is my favorite and has beautiful pieces. I wish it was much bigger. Currently it occupies a single corridor.
  • Bennett W W.heart icon on user image
    Bennett W WongNovember 28, 2014
    Great way to educate yourself and enhance your knowledge on the history of fine arts. First Sunday of each month - free admission? Bonus points!
  • Ray H.
    Ray HartjenNovember 8, 2014
    Great exhibits, both permanent and visiting collections. Try the cafe at lunch and take a slow walk around afterwards.
  • Vivian L.heart icon on user image
    Vivian LiSeptember 23, 2016
    I went in for the Imperial Treasures exhibit which unfortunately left September 18, 2016. It was an incredible treat and I can't wait to go back for more new exhibits.
  • Victoria N.heart icon on user image
    Victoria NguyenSeptember 24, 2018
    It was pretty good but the entire 3rd floor is currently closed for renovation which feels like almost half the museum (West Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia).
  • Jeremy C.
    Jeremy CSeptember 9, 2014
    Free on 1st Sunday each month. Check out their 'Gorgeous' exhibit spanning multiple eras, cultures and genres.
  • Anthony M.
    Anthony MackayAugust 16, 2013
    Larry Ellison personal collection is a must during the America's Cup 2013. #spectacular #artwork
  • Michael
    MichaelJuly 9, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    I love working here! I'm learning so much about the Asian culture. I wish more people would take the time to learn about everyones culture. It would erase a lot of negativity in the world. But I love
  • Ting S.heart icon on user image
    Ting SNovember 6, 2015
    A special Asian Musuem near City Hall. Check out both permanent and seasonal exhibitions. Really high standard.
  • Alan G.
    Alan GarciaOctober 6, 2013
    Looking for an an animated and engaging tour guide? Find and follow Barbara. I found her starting a tour at 1PM by the first Ganesh sculpture on a first free free Sunday.
  • Runqiu C.heart icon on user image
    Runqiu CaiSeptember 8, 2014
    Free admission first Sunday of the month. Has a new exhibit called "Gorgeous" which features modern art.
  • Nicole A.heart icon on user image
    Nicole AptekarSeptember 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The current exhibit, Gorgeous, is a good look at SFMOMA's collection, while the new building is being built!
  • Chanel A.
    Chanel AlexanderNovember 20, 2011
    Beautiful collections. Definitely worth checking out and don't forget to stop by their cafe. They have some really good lunch and dinner specials!
  • Ros H.heart icon on user image
    Ros HodgekissOctober 6, 2017
    Free admission, the first Sunday of the month.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Westfield S.
    Join us at Westfield San Francisco Centre as we celebrate the Chinese New Year with Asian Art Museum Partnership, Bloomingdale's Trend Shop and M.Y. China! Get all the details here: Read more
  • Richard C.
    Richard ChanMay 26, 2013
    This museum lets you get real intimate with the art. Photography is allowed.
  • Karenheart icon on user image
    KarenSeptember 17, 2016
    Thursday evenings for $5 are such a bargain!
  • Monica K.
    Monica KumarJanuary 6, 2017
    Took the free tour of the Rama Epic Exhibition and it was very informative!
  • Julie A.
    Julie AvraJune 15, 2017
    Beautiful building, so much to see so plan to spend time
  • Helio M.heart icon on user image
    Helio MedeirosApril 9, 2017
    There is a day per month with free fare. Try once return always
  • Charnell M.
    Charnell McQueenNovember 18, 2012
    Great Art district with many spectacular museums but its such a shame that the city is in poverty and in distress :/
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KasicDecember 31, 2015
    Good permanent collection, outstanding special exhibits.
  • Sofia U.
    Sofia UzMarch 9, 2015
    $5 on Thursdays and open late! Seduction exhibition is very interesting
  • MuseumNerd
    MuseumNerdAugust 19, 2011
    Pause for a moment to contemplate in the contemplative cove in the Japanese galleries. The Izumi Masatoshi "Basin" fountain, like @metmuseum's Noguchi makes moving water look still.
  • Kim F.
    Kim FujiwaraMarch 26, 2013
    Try the Pastrami Salami Sandwich - Pastrami and salami with a roasted red pepper aioli
  • Serena O.
    Serena OlsenJune 24, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Celebrate Pride with Asian Art! Only $5 admission, AC, & clean bathrooms, not to mention all the awesome art!
  • AJ L.
    AJ LJanuary 18, 2016
    Get your complimentary tickets on SF Library Discover and Go!
  • Shri L.heart icon on user image
    Shri LJanuary 8, 2017
    Special collections always worth it
  • AsianWeek Foundation
    Free admission to the Asian Art Museum on Saturday, May 19th, courtesy of Target! and hosted in conjunction with the Asian Heritage Street Celebration - http://www.asianfairsf.com
  • Rhonda S.
    Rhonda ScharfSeptember 22, 2012
    Free on the first Sunday of each month. $12 other times - although gift shop entry is free!
  • Camila M.heart icon on user image
    Camila McHughSeptember 11, 2015
    Hughen/starkweather's Re:depiction exhibit is provocative and beautiful.
  • Felipe C.
    Felipe C.September 4, 2013
    The Southeast Asian wing is fantastic, a must see.
  • Michael S.
    Michael SmithJuly 20, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Totally thought this was the DMV on a drunken night. Tried to go in and renew my license. Turns out there was a bunch of ABG's.
  • Diem L.
    Diem LeOctober 6, 2009
    ASIAN ART MUSEUM: TARGET FIRST FREE SUNDAYSFree general admission on the first Sunday of every month and the family programs offered on that day—is made possible by Target. Admission is granted on
  • Jenny N.
    Jenny NMay 17, 2014
    The free docent tours are wonderful and highly informative.
  • Tammy Q.heart icon on user image
    Tammy QuackenbushSeptember 23, 2012
    Try the Chicken Tenders - Nicely cooked with salad and side of spicy may for dipping. Yum!
  • Jahnabi B.heart icon on user image
    Jahnabi BarooahDecember 2, 2019
    The collection of Indian sculptures is quite extensive.
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