Floorplan | Accessibility | Information Desk | Coat Check | Tours | Guided Tour Schedule |
Visiting the Museum with Kids | Dining | Shopping

Asian Art Museum Floorplan

Click here to view the museum floorplan. (pdf)

Accessibility

The Asian Art Museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. For further information, visit the Information Desk, call (415) 581-3598, or TTY (415) 861-2035.

Wheelchairs
Guide and Service Animals
Services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Visitors
Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Visitors
Accessibility Contact Information

Information Desk

Visitors will find everything they need to begin and enjoy their visit at the Information Desk (located on the first floor). Visitors may borrow a complimentary audio tour, obtain brochures, find out about the day’s docents tours and events, and learn about upcoming programs. In addition, members may pick up their membership gifts.

Coat Check

The museum’s Coat Check (located on the first floor) has strollers, wheelchairs, and lightweight folding stools available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis. Backpacks, umbrellas, and all parcels larger than 12x12x12 inches must be checked for safety reasons. Fragile items and valuables are not accepted. The museum is not responsible for damage, loss, or theft of personal items. The contents of all bags and parcels may be inspected for security reasons.

Tours

Audio Tour

A complimentary self-guided audio tour of highlights of the museum’s collection is available at the Information Desk in the museum’s South Court. Look for the headphone icon in the galleries for items described in the audio tour—which is offered in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, and French. Transcripts are available upon request at the Information Desk. For a podcast of the collection highlights, click here.

Guided Tours

The museum offers free guided tours of the galleries, architectural tours of the building, and storytelling programs. All public tours assemble at the Information Desk on the ground floor. Tour schedules are subject to change. Inquire at the Information Desk for the day’s schedule.

Architectural Tours
Learn about the transformation of San Francisco’s former main public library building into the new Asian Art Museum.

Gallery Tours
Throughout the day, the museum’s highly trained docents offer two types of tours: an introductory tour of the museum’s collection and tours that highlight specific areas of the collection or special exhibitions.

Storytelling
Each Sunday at 1:00 PM and every first Saturday at 11:45 AM, the Asian Art Museum Storytelling Corps offer an entertaining and educational outreach program for children and adults. Small groups examine selected art objects on display and enjoy a lively retelling of stories relating to the works. Programs last about 45 minutes.

Guided Tour Schedule

Summer 2008 Special Exhibition Tours

Power and glory: court arts of china's ming dynasty

June 27–September 21, 2008
Daily tours June 27–September 21, 2008* at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 1:30 pm
*Except on the first Sunday of each month

Private Group Tours
To enhance your visit, private guided tours are available with our knowledgeable docents. Options include permanent galleries, special exhibitions, the building’s architecture, thematic tours, and customized tours. To arrange a private tour, call 415.581.3624 or email groupvisits@asianart.org.

School Tours
For information about bringing elementary through high school students to the museum, please visit our School Tours page.

Visiting the Museum with Kids

The Asian Art Museum’s interactive Family Programs allow parents and children to explore the many aspects of Asian art and culture together. All Family Programs are free with museum admission, and kids 12 and under always get in FREE! For more information, call (415) 581-3666 or e-mail familyprograms@asianart.org.

Dining

Cafe Asia provides dining in a casual setting. The cafe offers a variety of hot and cold entrees, sushi, sandwiches, snacks, and desserts, as well as full beverage service, including wine, beer, sake, and authentic Asian teas. Entrance to the Cafe does not require paid admission to the museum. For other dining options near the museum,
click here.

Shopping

The Museum Store carries a variety of unique and Asian-themed merchandise from around the world. Many items are made exclusively for the museum. Entrance to the store does not require paid admission to the museum. Asian Art Museum members enjoy a 10% discount in the store. Not a member? Join now!