- All passes
Up to 2 hours
Asian Art Museum
Looking for the best museums in San Francisco? Add the Asian Art Museum to your itinerary list.
- Explore San Francisco with Go City®Your San Francisco pass includes dozens of other top attractions, all for one money-saving price
What you'll do
Chinese Jades from the Neolithic period, rare Japanese Buddhas, bronze from the ancient site of Angkor Wat... these are just a few examples of the impressive collection at the Asian Art Museum. You will be transported across seven regions, dating back 6,000 years.
San Francisco is a hub of Asian American culture and heritage, thanks in large part to Angel Island and its role as 'the Ellis Island of the West' during times of heavy immigration. It’s estimated that as many as one million Asian immigrants passed through this area between the period of 1910-1940.
The museum houses an impressive permanent collection, featuring unique works on display including South Asian stone sculptures, Korean paintings, Tibetan thangkas, Cambodian Buddhas, Islamic manuscripts, and Japanese ceramics. Asian Art also cycles exiting temporary exhibits, so check the museum’s calendar before your visit. They also frequently feature special dance or musical performances and tea ceremonies that you won’t want to miss.
Facts
In July, 1995, the museum organized and presented the largest and most comprehensive collection of Mongolian art ever viewed in the United States, Mongolia: The Legacy of Chinggis Khan.
The museum has been housed in the Main Publication Library building since 2003.
What's included
Get general admission to the museum and permanent exhibitions.
Access over 17,000 Asian artworks.
Refuel with noodle dishes, tasty curries and kid-friendly rice bowls at the in-house café, 'Sunday at the Museum'.
Where you'll be
200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, USOperating hours
Thursday: 1PM – 8PM
Friday – Monday: 10AM – 5PM
Please see website for the most update date information.
Free general admission on the first Sunday of each month.
Closings & holidays
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
New Years' Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. All holiday hours are subject to change.
Find out more
For more information, visit the Asian Art Museum website.
How it works
The Go San Francisco pass makes sightseeing easy
Buy
Pick the number of days or attractions you'd prefer. We have different pass types to suit your preferences.Scan
Download our highly-rated app to scan in at each attraction.Save
Enjoy guaranteed savings (or we'll refund you the difference!).We're kind of popular, but don't just take our word for it.
Have a 5% discount, on us!
Sign up to our newsletter and receive exclusive discounts, trip inspiration and attraction updates straight to your inbox.