Museum Policies

Safety And Security

For the safety and comfort of all visitors, please respond to all requests from security staff and comply with the following rules:

Sketching

The Asian Art Museum allows sketching with pencil in its permanent galleries. From time to time sketching is not allowed in the museum's special exhibition galleries, which feature works on loan to the museum from other museums or lenders.

Photography

Still photography of objects in the museum’s collection galleries (second and third floors) is permitted if done in existing light with a hand-held camera—for personal, noncommercial use only. The use of tripods, flashes, and video cameras is prohibited. Photography is not permitted in galleries containing special exhibitions. Photographs taken in the museum may not be sold, reproduced, or distributed without written permission from the Asian Art Museum. For further information, visit our Photography and Image Rights page.