Hours and Admission

Hours

Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Extended evening hours on Thursdays until 9:00 pm, from January through October. The museum is closed on Mondays, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Tuesday–Wednesday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday (November through December)
Thursday (January through October)
10:00 am–5:00 pm
10:00 am–9:00 pm
Friday–Sunday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Monday Closed

Admission

Tickets are available at the museum (no surcharge) or online.

 

General Admission

Maharaja exhibition with
General Admission
Asian Art Museum Members:
Members always receive free admission. Join today.
Free
Free
Adults:
$12
$17
Seniors 65 and older with ID:
$8
$13
College students with ID:
$7
$12
Youths ages (13-17):
$7
$7
Children (12 and under) and SFUSD students with ID:
Free
Free
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces (with valid I.D.) plus one guest:
Free
Free
MATCHA evenings after 5 pm:
$10
$10
The first Sunday of every month:"Target First Free Sundays" courtesy of Target. PLEASE NOTE:
Due to capacity restrictions, admission on Target First Free Sundays is not guaranteed.
All youths and children (17 and under) are FREE!
Free


$5


Target First Free Sundays

"Target First Free Sundays"—FREE general admission on the first Sunday of every month and the family programs offered on that day—are made possible by Target. Admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to capacity restrictions, admission is not guaranteed.

Click here to see the fun family programs on Target Sunday.

Community Access Tickets

Our Community Access Fund makes the museum accessible to social service agencies and nonprofits that serve disadvantaged communities, schools, and youth groups. Through this fund, groups with limited budgets can visit the museum when it is convenient for them.

To apply for these tickets, please e-mail groupvisits@asianart.org at least two weeks before the date you wish to visit the museum. Include an attachment on your organization's letterhead stating the number of tickets needed and the date your group wishes to visit. Though we prefer emails, you can fax your request to 415.581.4720 or call 415.581.3531.

The Community Access Fund has largely been supported by California Bank & Trust since 2003.

Group Admission

Groups of 10 or more may purchase discounted group admission tickets or reserve a private guided tour for a group of any size. For more group visit information, Click here, call 415.581.3624, or email groupvisits@asianart.org.

Forms of Payment

The museum accepts cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover Cards.

For our out-of-town visitors:

Go San Francisco Card

Enjoy free admission to the museum with the Go San Francisco Card.