Welcome to the Asian Art Museum, the world’s leading museum dedicated to connecting global audiences with Asian and Asian American art and culture. Experience the rich diversity of the 48 countries of the Asian continent and the worldwide Asian diaspora through our collection of more than 20,000 artworks. From major archaeological discoveries to innovative work by contemporary artists, the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco celebrates the important contributions of Asian and Asian American artists to art’s history — and to its future.

Our Mission

Read the Asian Art Museum's official Mission Statement.

Our History

How the Asian Art Museum became one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of Asian and Asian American art.

Our City

With its historic ties to Asia and long-established Asian American communities, San Francisco is an ideal home city for the Asian Art Museum.

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Volunteering

Volunteers enjoy an intimate relationship with the Asian Art Museum, supporting and enriching the visitor experience.

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Governance

The City and County of San Francisco Asian Art Commission is responsible for the determination of policy for and the administration of the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.

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