Asian Art Museum
Museums
Central
History, Art, Architecture
Admission is free for the first Tuesday of every month. There is discounted admission after 5pm on Thursdays.
Mobility Assistance Available: Wheelchair
Notes: Wheelchairs and folding stools are available to borrow.
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Lunch
Breakfast
Asian Art Museum
Western Hemisphere's Largest Collection of Asian Art
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200 Larkin St (Civic Center Plaza) San Francisco, CA 94102 |
+1 415 581 3500 Fax: +1 415 581 4700 |
Description
The Asian Art Museum is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. Its holdings include nearly 15,000 treasures spanning 6,000 years of history, representing cultures throughout Asia. The museum's new home is the result of the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the city's former Main Library, a 1917 beaux arts – style building. Renowned architect Gae Aulenti oversaw the dramatic transformation of the building — now featuring 40,000 sq ft of gallery space — allowing the museum to better fulfill its mission of leading a diverse global audience in discovering the unique material, aesthetic, and intellectual achievements of Asian art and culture.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 10am-5pm, Tues-Wed & Fri-Sun; 10am-9pm ThursNotes: The museum is closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, and during certain Civic Center Events (please call for details).
Visit Time: 1hr-Half day(4hr)
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $10-$15
Price Notes: Admission is free for the first Tuesday of every month. There is discounted admission after 5pm on Thursdays.
Payment Types: VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX, DISCOVER
Exposure
Indoor with climate control.Restrictions: A picture may be worth a thousand words, but the words will have to do in this case—no cameras allowed. Bring a tripod or steady hand—flash photography is not permitted at this venue.
Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
MUNI BUS: 44
Best Modes of Transportation:
Bus
Subway
Walking
Parking Availability: Yes
Notes: The museum does not have a parking facility, but there are several parking facilities within walking distance of the museum. See museum website for details on the closest parking facilities.
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