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SFMOMA: San Francisco's Iconic Modern Art Museum
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126 Ratings
San Francisco
Discover the iconic SFMOMA, San Francisco’s premier modern art museum. Explore seven floors of contemporary artworks and rotating exhibitions. Plan your visit today!
Discover the iconic SFMOMA, San Francisco’s premier modern art museum. Explore seven floors of contemporary artworks and rotating exhibitions. Plan your visit today!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
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…
- 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
- Museum admission
What's Not Included
- Surcharged Special Exhibitions
- Surcharged Special Exhibitions
Additional Information
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. Our remarkable collection of painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, design, and media arts is housed over seven gallery floors in an LEED Gold-certified building designed by…
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. Our remarkable collection of painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, design, and media arts is housed over seven gallery floors in an LEED Gold-certified building designed by the global architects Snøhetta and Mario Botta.
SFMOMA believes the art of our time is vital and shares it with passion and purpose, and that art and the creative process can open minds and help build a better world. For that reason, we assemble unparalleled collections, create exhilarating exhibitions, and develop engaging public programs that connect with our community. Welcome!
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(126 Ratings)
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Zippyland
Jul 31, 2024
If you love modern art, do not miss this museum. - Best modern art museum I've ever visited. Several floors, lots of interactive stuff, amazing Yayoi Kusama installation. Bonus: kids under 18 are free!
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Travelingmerm
Jun 9, 2024
Excellent museum - even if you don’t like modern art! - I’m not a huge fan of modern art but I thoroughly enjoyed the SF MOMA! There are lots of interesting pieces and exhibits - many of which challenge perspectives and invoke marvel at the creativity of the artists - I had a great time - very impressive!
The museum is several stories and each level has numerous exhibits of varying art mediums from paintings and drawings to sculptures and photographs and everything in between.
Some of the exhibits are interactive- such as their famous “pumpkin” piece or the popular, colorful retro-bridge you can walk through and look down on the lobby three stories beneath your feet! From the lobby floor you can also look up and see the people walking across - I loved it!
Be sure not to miss out on the art displays in their numerous gardens too - there are some truly unique pieces there. One of them even had several uncanny head sculptures that made you feel like you are walking through a Tim Burton movie lol.
The layout of the exhibits and pieces is very thoughtful and well done - creating a nice flow as you move from space to space and leaving enough room for the crowds to move through easily. There are ample opportunities to sit on benches and contemplate the art laid out before you. Staff were friendly and helpful. They have a cafe with indoor and patio seating on site.
Tickets are $30 for adults at the time of this writing which is a little pricey but there’s so much to see and it’s so well curated - I’d say the price is justified. Some of the hotels nearby offer their guests free tickets - I stayed at the W by Marriott right next door and they gave me two free tickets so that was a huge score!
Parking in the area is all paid - either street or public garages, is expensive and a huge headache so I recommend avoiding it if at all possible. The surrounding area is a tad sketchy as well and I personally wouldn’t want to park on the street. Just be vigilant and careful where you park.
Definitely a great museum stop if you’re exploring the city - and especially if you’re a fan of modern art.
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Elvisandrus
May 23, 2024
Quantity and Quality - Big and diverse. If you are not a member a four hour stay would not cover it all. Friendly docents, peaceful architecture and tons to see
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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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Smoltman
Nov 25, 2024
Interesting Art - My wife and I decided to go to this museum for the Amy Sherald exhibit. She is an amazing artist and her technique is very forward thinking in my view. Enjoyed all her paintings on display.
The museum is quite large and has 6 floors encompassing many different artists and themes. I must admit I did not care for some but most I enjoyed. Had lunch at the restaurant on level one and it was good. Spent over 4 hours in total.
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Angelgirl4life16
Oct 16, 2024
San Francisco's art - Lots of cool paintings and artists, including Frida Kalo. You should bring kids if they have a good attention span otherwise it can get boring for them. It was very unique. If you love art this is for you.
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Ckredhead
Jun 8, 2024
Great Way To Spend a Couple Hours - I'll start off by saying that Art Museums are not my thing. I have this 4 stars because I know it's a great art museum even if I don't enjoy all the exhibits. This place is huge! 7 floors. Easy to kill an hour or two here. Wide open spaces and thought-provoking art in a wide range of styles. A treat for almost all the senses.
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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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Kimberly
Oct 16, 2024
Boring. You better look at modern art before you go here or you’re going to be really disappointed. - Well, first of all, I thought the museum of modern arts was going to be something super awesome like the Smithsonian, but the first two top floors are just a bunch of squares are rectangles. I was so disappointed. I was really looking forward to bringing back some cool pictures for my students. But I still will never understand why a square is interesting or a rectangle standing up on its side. I don’t care who the artist was it still boring. So if you’re looking for something interesting I would stay on the bottom two floors. I think it was the bottom two floors where we got to see a Diego Rivera and a Frida and some other really really cool stuff. Overall I would not go back again and there is no way I would pay them $30 again. If you’ve never seen modern art before, just know that you’re looking at a lot of squares and rectangles. I was really disappointed. The only reason we stayed was because we paid the $30.
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Goplaces51355181444
Jun 13, 2024
Do not go to this art gallery! - Worst art gallery ever. Half the paintings are just some person scribbling with no meaning. Waste of money and time. Do better
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