
Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum
San Francisco, United States
Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Emma — 2 weeks ago
Do not miss out on this museum! I went during one of the free Sundays and was blown away by how thoughtfully curated the exhibits are and the vast variety of works spanning from ancient times to modern day. The architecture of the building itself is amazing as well. There’s so much to take in that I think I’ll be back for another visit sometime soon!
**★★★★★ Megan L — 2 months ago
it is amazing to see artworks from various regions of Asia all in one museum! highly recommended. Let me just show you my favorite little birdie in this museum 🕊️ by the way, this isn't sponsored, but they have the best museum gift shop I've ever seen!
**★★★★★ A A — 3 months ago
Such a beautiful museum with unique exhibits from all of Asia. It was nice to see so many ethnicities represented together. I would recommend a visit! We went during a night “rave” and the vibes were great. We even got some souvenirs to remember the occasion.
**★★★★☆ Kevin Lue — 3 months ago
Our group of ten in three cars enjoyed a memorable day together at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. The museum visit began with lunch at the cafeteria giving us a chance to get acquainted before our afternoon tour. At 2 pm we had a guided tour of the museum’s world-renowned collection. Our docent helped us to explore the beauty and art from many parts of Asia—sculptures, paintings, ceramics, and sacred objects that span thousands of years. We learned about the creative techniques used by a
**★★★☆☆ Deb L — a week ago
3 stars. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE this museum. Been visiting regularly for over a decade and I am a current member. Great ambiance and tons of thoughts and efforts into the exhibits. Incredible onsite staff that cares. Civic Center can get seedy at times, but security does a fantastic job maintaining order without being overly aggressive.
What knocked off two stars is the communication (or lack of) and zero accountability. For instance, an author talk on January 25, 2026 was cancelled but the
















