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1. San Francisco Art Exchange
2. Asian Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,528 reviews
Spanning cultures from Turkey to India and China to the Philippines through 6,000 years, the collection provides a panorama of Asian art and culture. Included are over 18,000 objects ranging from tiny jades to monumental sculptures. Superb paintings, porcelains, arms and armor, furniture, textiles, and bronzes are featured.
Reviewed By geotech522
The Asian Art Museum is located in a very stately building that was formerly the City's Main Public Library in the Civic Center of San Francisco. Behind the doors of this impressive building is a collection of over 6,000 years of the most beautiful art from all over Asia. This museum has collections that cover the great civilizations of Asia. On the top (third) floor, the galleries feature South Asia, the Persian World and West Asia, Southeast Asia, the Himalayas and the Tibetian Buddhist World, and early China. The second floor continues with later China, Korea, and Japan. The first floor contains Special Exhibitions Gallery, a cafe and the Museum Store. The various collections are very comprehensive and contain some very precious exhibits. This one of the best museums of Asian Art in the US and the best on the West Coast.
3. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
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4.5 based on 2,041 reviews
SFMOMA is one of San Francisco’s must-see destinations, located within walking distance of Union Square. Explore seven floors of extraordinary art, including world-class exhibitions, the largest living wall in the U.S., and breathtaking city views from outdoor gardens and terraces. Save time and pre-purchase tickets (admission is free for visitors 18 and under), or reserve a unique private guided tour experience in advance. Free public tours and audio guides are available onsite. Effective immediately, SFMOMA will offer free admission to Federal Employees who show their federally issued ID. This is for adult admission and does not include a +1.
Reviewed By TravelRealize - San Jose, United States
When I heard about the exhibition on the effervescent pop art of Andy Warhol at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art or SFMOMA, I turned to the pop art maestro for inspiration and motivation to keep on creating. . Warhol, like every great artist, questioned the status-quo, reflected on the societal conditions from different perspectives, remained open to new ideas and concepts and followed the work of contemporary artists. . Thank you SFMOMA for putting up such a brilliant and enriching exhibition. If you live in or are visiting the San Francisco Bay Area, I highly recommend visiting SFMOMA. Gift yourself a day brimmed with joy amidst art, ideas, and beauty. . To read more about this exhibition, please visit my blog - Travel Realizations
4. Museum of the African Diaspora
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4.0 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By 926grahamb - Raunds, United Kingdom
A small museum but packed with such interesting and diverse displays. Paintings, sculptures, exhibits and displays that make you think and consider. Lovely staff who were very helpful and well read.
5. Society of California Pioneers
6. International Art Museum of America
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4.0 based on 58 reviews
Since its founding in 2011, the International Art Museum has been a place of peaceful reflection and international understanding. When IAMA was first founded, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III had loaned the museum about 100 of his pieces. The works of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III have been recognized with numerous awards over the years. The collection in the museum has grown to include art from China, Algeria, Belgium, England, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Russia, Scotland, and the United States. The works of traditional calligraphy, Western oil painting, modern ink brush landscapes, sculptures and portraits, all work together to showcase the diversity of human experience and perception. Admission is free.
Reviewed By erichD9700KA
Very delighted to find such a wonderful place to visit nestled in such a busy Market Street in Downtown San Francisco. There are some world-class exquisite paintings and sculptures that I have never seen before. A great collection
7. The Color Factory
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4.0 based on 22 reviews
8. Museum of Craft and Folk Art
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2.0 based on 7 reviews
A museum of craft, folk art, and ethnic art with exhibits rotating every ten weeks or so.
9. The Selfie Market
A curated, immersive music exhibit designed to create buzz-worthy moments to share with your fans and followers. 10 rooms with over 30+ art installations all inspired by the world of music from rock and hip-hop to dance and dub. Visit the Musiquarium and be transported on-stage, to the studio and on the dance floor.
10. San Francisco Camerawork
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
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