SFMOMA: San Francisco's Iconic Modern Art Museum
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118 Ratings
San Francisco
SFMOMA was established in 1935, marking it as the foremost museum on the West Coast dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Now, it is a symbolic landmark of San Francisco, boasting seven floors of exhibition space which accommodate an impressive collection of over 33,000 modern and contemporary artworks and an ever-changing lineup of exhibitions.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) - Make plans to explore the museum that the New York Times hailed as a game-changer for future museum experiences. SFMOMA boasts an impressive collection of over 33,000 pieces spanning modern and contemporary art, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, architectural works, designs, and media arts.\n\nSFMOMA welcomes visitors from all walks of life, offering free admission to anyone 18 and under.\n\nFeaturing six terraces with views of the city, an architecturally striking staircase, the Roman steps for public congregation, multiple dining establishments, and a museum shop with a selection of thoughtful gifts, SFMOMA promises a memorable visit and stands as a top attraction in San Francisco.\n\nPlease be aware: General Admission does not cover special exhibitions with additional fees, such as Yayoi Kusama: Infinite Love.
What's Included
- Museum admission
What's Not Included
- Surcharged Special Exhibitions
Additional Information
- Everyone needs a ticket for entry, even members and those 18 and under — who always get in free.
- Please note: Special surcharged exhibitions such as Yayoi Kusama: Infinite Love are not included with this General Admission ticket.
- SFMOMA is just steps from Union Square, Yerba Buena Gardens, downtown hotels, the Moscone Center, public transportation, and numerous parking garages.
- Limited bicycle parking is available on-site.
- Voucher cannot be combined with other offers or discount programs.
- Voucher can be redeemed at the Ticketing Desk on the 2nd floor.
- Wheelchair accessible.
- Be sure to book in advance.
Location
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
151 3rd St, Enter on Howard or Third Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(118 Ratings)
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5mxn
Aug 28, 2023
A gorgeous modern art museum - It's a 7-story building with modern art on display on each floor and on the terrace, so it's quite enjoyable.
It might be a good idea to take the elevator up to the 7th floor first and then slowly work your way down.
It's quite a bit of walking, but there are so many exhibits that it will take about 2-3 hours even if you look at it at a good pace.
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Jihan_c
Jul 17, 2023
The best !! - So amazing !! The highlight of my trip !! I can’t wait to go back again and again !! Thank you for this amazing experienced !!
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Pandm0
Jun 30, 2023
Just terrific! - Absolutely wonderful art work throughout, if you like contemporary art.
We were in awe by their amazing 6th floor which featured modern German artists. Terrific collection of about 8 Anselm Kiefers, as well as others. A real surprise was this German woman artist who did this outstanding series of photos about fans for featuring about 6 music groups like the Grateful Dead, Abba, Britney Spears--so interesting how that came about.
We weren't impressed with their sculpture gallery--was expecting so much more. Rreally enjoyed their 2nd floor, which is free to the public. Some really terrific pieces in there. Don't miss this one!
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Theshis
Jun 22, 2023
A gorgeous modern art museum. - 25 USD gets you into what is probably the best museum in town.
We spent over 2 hours enjoying the modern art displays throughout the museum, which vary from stunning to bizarre.
Skip the Grace restaurant in the museum, as it's expensive and the food isn't great.
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Tavia_e
Jun 13, 2023
Our 10 yr Anniversary 💞 - We loved it we learned so much and stopped at every piece I'm an artist myself so I showed my partner which pieces I love and why and he did the same for me. The food was good just wish there was more of it but it was to be expected. Loved the museum as a whole!
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Allison_a
May 16, 2023
Boujee on a Budget - We thoroughly enjoyed the museum and the value! All staff were helpful. The facility was clean. We saw a variety of things!
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Jennifer_w
Mar 20, 2023
Gorgeous - SFMOMA was absolutely gorgeous to walk through. I particularly enjoyed the 5th floor because of its interactive nature and it made you reflect while enjoying the scene.
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Scott_c
Feb 21, 2023
Great experience!!! - A great afternoon with family. I would recommend this for an afternoon out. We loved seeing all of the exhibitions and different art styles.
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Walter360
Oct 28, 2023
Interesting museum in an interesting city - Interesting museum, especially if you are a European who does not have such an intensive access to American modernism
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Navigator07254923372
Feb 3, 2023
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - The museum has a modern design, and is located nearby the W hotel. It has a total of seven floors, each having about 60 or so modern artworks. Floor 1 and 5 both have a cafe, and floor seven has a terrace.
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