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Hours
Thu:
1 PM–8 PM*
Fri–Mon:
10 AM–5 PM
Tue–Wed:
Closed
The Asian Art Museum is closed on Jan. 1, Thanksgiving Day, and Dec. 25.
*In December, Thursday hours are 10 AM to 5 PM. Late nights on Thursdays resume in January.
Our museum store, the Cha May Ching Boutique, is open during regular museum hours and does not require paid admission.
Take BART to the Museum
The Asian Art Museum entrance is only one block away from the Civic Center/UN Plaza BART Station. When exiting the station, follow signs to the UN Plaza exit. After going up the stairs, elevator, or escalator, proceed past the Simón Bolívar statue and cross Hyde Street onto Fulton Street. After one block, turn left on Larkin Street; the museum is on the right-hand side.
Health and Safety
Enjoy art in a safe environment. Learn about our safety protocols.
*In December, Thursday hours are 10 AM to 5 PM. Late nights on Thursdays resume in January.
Tours
Free guided tours of the collection and special exhibitions are available at the following times.
- Great Works of the Asian Art Museum tour: Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, at 2:00 PM
- Contemporary Art tour: Thursdays at 2 PM
- Storytelling tour: First Sundays beginning Sept. 4, 2022, 11:00 AM for pre-K audiences and 1:00 PM tour for all ages.
- Members-Only Docent Tours are held on the first Monday at 1:30 PM and third Saturday at 10:30 AM of each month. Reservations are required. Register for a members-only docent tour.
Find out about our full range of tour options, or ask at the Information Desk about the latest offerings.
Museum From Home
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Gallery Cards
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