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Floorplan | Accessibility | Information Desk | Coat Check | Tours | Guided Tour Schedule |
Visiting the Museum with Kids | Dining | Shopping
See the museum's ground-floor floorplan (pdf).
 The Asian Art Museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. See the accessibility webpage for full information, or you can access specific information from the links below. For further information, visit the Information Desk, call (415) 581-3598, or TTY (415) 861-2035.
 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.
 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.
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 (listed below) 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, 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
Docent tours are 45 minutes long unless otherwise indicated.
| 10:15 am |
Sneak Peek at Special Exhibition: Shanghai (beginning February 12, 2010, excluding Target Sundays) |
| 10:30 am |
Great Works from the Museum's Collection |
| 10:45 am |
Sneak Peek at Special Exhibition: Shanghai (beginning February 12, 2010, excluding Target Sundays) |
| 11:00 am |
China: 5,000 Years of Tradition and Innovation |
| 11:30 am |
Southeast Asia: Kingdoms and Cultures (Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, through June 30, 2010)
Korea: Treasures Past and Present (Wednesdays, Fridays, & Sundays, through June 30, 2010) |
| 12:00 pm |
Shanghai Special Exhibition tour (beginning February 12, excluding
Target Sundays)
Architectural Tour (Only on Target First Free Sundays) |
| 1:00 pm |
India and its Neighbors: Beliefs Made Visible |
| 1:30 pm |
Himalayas: The Roof of the World (Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, through June 30, 2010)
Japan: Land of Contrasts (Wednesdays, Fridays, & Sundays, through
June 30, 2010) |
| 2:00 pm |
Shanghai Special Exhibition tour (beginning February 12, 2010 excluding
Target Sundays)
Architectural Tour (Only on Target First Free Sundays) |
| 3:00 pm |
Special Thematic Tour: Jade: Stone of Heaven (Fridays & Saturdays,
February 12–May 15, 2010)
Special Thematic Tour: Ceramics, Earth to Fire (Fridays & Saturdays,
May 21–September 4, 2010) |
| 6:30 pm |
Shanghai Special Exhibition tour (Thursday evenings only except during Matcha) |
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.
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.
 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. See also other dining options near the museum.
 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 the Asian Art Museum now!
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