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Asian Art Museum Of Sf

200 Larkin St
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 581-3500
asianart.org
4.5 star rating based on 36 reviews

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Sun-Wed 10am-5pm Thu 10am-9pm  
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Asian Art Museum Of Sf

Great place to spend time!

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I have been coming to the Asian Art Museum on a regular basis since moving to San Francisco four years ago. It's definitely become one of my favorite art spaces in the city. Their regular collection is strong, and has a lot of fascinating pieces to see. The space, even though appropriated from an old building, is well lit and airy, and the collection itself is curated well, and there is a good flow to the whole building.

I am a member, (which can be split with someone, so you'd share the cost and both get in free, whenever) and I find myself coming back for the revolving exhibitions, and the regular collection.

Friday seems to be the field-trip day... so if you don't like kids and art at the same time, avoid Friday mornings.
Posted by Jarrod Armour on April 11, 2009

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The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, opened in 1966, holds one of the most comprehensive collections of Asian art in the world. Spanning 6,000 years, its scope and breadth enables the museum to provide an introduction to all the major traditions of Asian art and culture. Today, the museum's collection stands at more than 17,000 objects, making it the largest museum in the United States... more
Posted by charitynavigator on September 03, 2007

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The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco 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 mission is to lead a diverse global audience in discovering the unique material, aesthetic, and intellectual achievements of Asian art and... more
Posted by mercurynews on August 08, 2007

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This is not a children's museum in the standard sense of the phrase; the exhibits are neither interactive nor geared to small people. But the beautifully renovated space is well worth a visit, especially the first Saturday of every month when the museum hosts a Family Program, which includes studio and gallery activities. And on Sundays at 1pm a storyteller brings to life a selected art object... more
Posted by gocitykids on May 05, 2007
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The admission price includes a complimentary audio tour of the museum's collection galleries.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Convenient parking is available in the nearby Civic Center Plaza Garage.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Becoming a member is a bargain at the Asian. Yearlong memberships include free, unlimited access to the museum for you and a guest, plus priority access to special shows and preview exhibitions. Call (415) 581-3740 for details.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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The building's as dazzling as the treasures displayed inside.

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The Scene Situated in a renovated 1917 Beaux Arts-style building on Civic Center Plaza, the museum features nearly 40,000 square feet of gallery space, as well as educational venues, a museum store and cafe with outdoor dining terrace. The building's stunning architectural details--vaulted ceilings, travertine finishes, skylights, period light fixtures, striking two-story... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 13, 2003)

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Previously in Golden Gate Park and reopened in what was once the Civic Center's Beaux Arts-style central library, San Francisco's Asian Art Museum is one of the Western world's largest museums devoted to Asian art. Its collection boasts more than 15,000 art objects, such as world-class sculptures, paintings, bronzes, ceramics, and jade items, spanning 6,000 years of history and regions of south... more
Posted by frommers on April 10, 2007

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Great Korean Art Gallery! by Leo T. at InsiderPages

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The Korean Art Gallery is my favorite section of the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Korean art is just so beautiful. Don't forget to also check out the Chinese,Vietnamese,Thai,Cambodian,Indonesian and Malaysian art sections too.
Posted by Citysearch User on September 28, 2008

Best way to tour the museum is to start from the top floor and make your way back down.

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Best way to tour the museum is to start from the top floor and make your way back down. That way, as soon as you're finished with the culture thing, you immediately get a power-up. Do not skip the cafeteria either, it's MUY EXCELLENTE! If you're craving something savory, order their paninis.
Posted by surfabrah on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 03, 2008)

Marvel of Manga a must see!

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I drive by the Asian Art Museum all of the time but never really gave it a second thought. Then I heard about this new exhibit for the Marvel of Manga and immediately gathered a group of friends to check it out. It was awesome!! We are going to enter their contest for our anime drawings

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Posted by robyn74 on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 10, 2007)
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