Asian Art Museum

Asian Art Museum Located in San Francisco, we're the largest museum in the U.S. devoted exclusively to Asian art.
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With more than 18,000 ancient and contemporary objects, we want to provide rich art experiences that unlock the past and spark questions about the future. VISION
Where experiences of Asian and Asian American art and cultures inspire and connect us all. MISSION
The Asian Art Museum celebrates, preserves, and promotes Asian and Asian American art and cultures for local and global audiences. We provi

de a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas, inviting collaboration, and fueling imagination to deepen understanding and empathy among people of all backgrounds.

05/29/2026

“The artist is the first viewer. They’re the ones who first discover what each work is about.”

What makes art truly great? We sat down with Chief Curatorial Director Robert Mintz to discuss the work of Chiharu Shiota as well as a curator's process and the vital role you play in giving art its meaning.

https://go.asianart.org/4fe7hK0

05/28/2026

Big pride energy, outdoor edition. ⚡️ Catch us on the Rooftop Terrace for two epic day parties: Rock and Rolls on May 31 and our Pride Kickoff on June 7! Then, join us inside for an unforgettable night with Nymphia Wind on June 11 (dresses on view through June 14).

🔥 P.S. More tickets for Nymphia Wind are rolling out soon!

Don't sleep on these. Grab your tickets to all events here: https://calendar.asianart.org/ 📲

The full menu for "Rock and Rolls" on Sunday, May 31 is officially locked in! 🎸✨🎟 TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE. Secure your s...
05/22/2026

The full menu for "Rock and Rolls" on Sunday, May 31 is officially locked in! 🎸✨

🎟 TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE. Secure your spot at the link below before they sell out!
🔗 asianart.org/rockandrolls

🎶 LIVE MUSIC BY:
• Ruby Ibarra – Tiny Desk Winner 🎤
• DJ Umami – Resident SF Giants DJ 🎧
• DJ JP Breganza – Seafood City Fame 🔊

🍣 THE ROLLS (and more!):
• Omakase SF will be in the building doing live sushi making! Watch Michelin-starred caliber talent roll fresh sushi right before your eyes.
• 1,000 Lumpia Drop & sushi samples to keep you fueled while you dance.
• Plus chef demos, gallery tours, and art activities for all ages!

As an official celebration partner of San Francisco’s AAPI Heritage Month with the APA Heritage Foundation, the Asian Art Museum is proud to host the official closing event of the month!

The vibes are set. The rolls are ready. All that's missing is you.

🍌 The Asian Art Museum is going bananas 🍌Nymphia Wind is a worldwide drag icon, superstar, and a talented artist in her ...
05/21/2026

🍌 The Asian Art Museum is going bananas 🍌

Nymphia Wind is a worldwide drag icon, superstar, and a talented artist in her own right. She will join the museum for an intimate artist talk AND bringing three iconic looks for limited time display in June.

Artist talk tickets now live on our website, public dress viewing included with GA ticket.

https://go.asianart.org/4tIbR6B

Schedule
June 11:
6-7PM | Out of drag artist talk with Nymphia, Q+A to follow; event ticket required.
7:10PM | Public dress unveiling
7:30PM | Member access to private meet and greet opportunity

June 12-14:
Dresses displayed in our Shriram Learning Center, included with GA admission

6/11 Artist talk tickets are limited, first come first serve. Unveiling open to the public.

We hope to see you there!

05/20/2026

We continue AAPI Heritage Month by celebrating the late Chinese-American painter, educator, and advocate, Hung Liu. As one of the most vital cultural voices of San Francisco, Hung Liu’s layered works gives our city a mirror to reflect on its history, its present, and where we are heading next. Head of Contemporary Art Abby Chen sits down to share her illuminating insights into Hung Liu’s impact and remarkable journey.

https://asianart.org/stories/artist-spotlight-hung-liu/

Art © Hung Liu Estate/Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY

Archival images courtesy of the Hung Liu Estate, except:

Photograph of Hung Liu, Capp Street Project, San Francisco, Calif., 1988. Photograph by Ben Blackwell. Courtesy of Capp Street Project Archive at the California College of the Arts Libraries, San Francisco, Calif.

05/20/2026

We continue AAPI Heritage Month by celebrating the late Chinese-American painter, educator, and advocate, Hung Liu (). As one of the most vital cultural voices of San Francisco, Hung Liu’s layered works gives our city a mirror to reflect on its history, its present, and where we are heading next. Head of Contemporary Art Abby Chen (.c.chen) sits down to share her illuminating insights into Hung Liu’s impact and remarkable journey.

Art © Hung Liu Estate/Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY

Archival images courtesy of the Hung Liu Estate, except:

Photograph of Hung Liu, Capp Street Project, San Francisco, Calif., 1988. Photograph by Ben Blackwell. Courtesy of Capp Street Project Archive at the California College of the Arts Libraries, San Francisco, Calif.

PRIDE KICKOFF RAVE 🏳️‍🌈✨ Join us next Free First Sunday (June 7) for an all-ages, family-friendly day dance party on our...
05/18/2026

PRIDE KICKOFF RAVE 🏳️‍🌈✨ Join us next Free First Sunday (June 7) for an all-ages, family-friendly day dance party on our art terrace!

We’re celebrating LGBTQ+ joy and community to kick off SF Pride month with DJ Chico Chi (of our sold out Baby Rave series) spinning tracks... Oh, and did we mention general admission to the museum is completely FREE all day? 🙌

Grab the crew and meet us there. Plan your visit and learn more: https://calendar.asianart.org/event/pride-kickoff-party/

We're keeping AAPIHM lit w/ a b2b DJ set & talk with Jeff Chang, hip-hop historian and author, and NYC's Chinatown Recor...
05/15/2026

We're keeping AAPIHM lit w/ a b2b DJ set & talk with Jeff Chang, hip-hop historian and author, and NYC's Chinatown Records 華埠錄音 founder Rochelle Kwan.

Come through for a casual dialogue about music and storytelling, share some of your own sonic memories, and stay for the main event: an exclusive Jeff Chang x Chinatown Records b2b live DJ set. ⚡

🪩 SPECIAL NOTE: Dust off your collection and bring a favorite record with you to show or hear live in the gallery!

👉 Learn more: https://go.asianart.org/4wzlSWn

05/14/2026

“Breathtaking. Layered. Transformative.”

We caught up with visitors at the Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries exhibition to hear how the work speaks to them. From the weight of memory to the beauty of human connection, see why this is the show everyone is talking about.

Have you experienced it yet? Let us know your "one-word" reaction in the comments.

Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries now on view.
https://go.asianart.org/3OxtRCl

Adding some new heat to the "Rock & Rolls" lineup. 🔥We are hype to announce DJ Umami is officially joining the party on ...
05/12/2026

Adding some new heat to the "Rock & Rolls" lineup. 🔥

We are hype to announce DJ Umami is officially joining the party on May 31! She hits our Art Terrace alongside Ruby Ibarra and JP Breganza for one of the biggest events of the year.

The vibes are set. The rolls are ready. All that’s missing is you.

🎟 TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE: https://bit.ly/4ueo1Fz

Don't sleep on this one, it’s going to be a packed house!

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200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA
94102

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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