Museums & Galleries
With more than 50 amazing museums and hundreds of galleries to explore, there is no shortage of ways to be inspired in San Francisco.
The creativity in San Francisco fuels every neighborhood in the City by the Bay. In our galleries and museums, you'll find photography, crafts, typography, sculpture, mixed media, film, design, textiles, books, ceramics, spoken word, sound and good old painting. The artists showing at any given time range from world-famous and priceless to hyper-local and up-and-coming.
Your Guide to San Francisco's Museums and Galleries This Spring
Explore inspiring exhibitions from esteemed creators of the past and present at these San Francisco institutions.
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Accessible Museums in San Francisco
San Francisco has museums that are accessible to everyone, no matter their ability or needs.
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The Must-Visit Art Galleries in San Francisco
Find out how to see the work of up-and-coming San Francisco artists before they make a splash in the art world.
ExploreBe inspired by the incredible breadth and depth of art and artists. From the Exploratorium, Creativity Explored, and Catharine Clark Gallery to the Museum of Craft and Design, Jessica Silverman Gallery, and Letterform Archive, we have it all. Anchored by SFMOMA, which holds one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary art worldwide, the city’s Yerba Buena neighborhood boasts the greatest concentration of cultural institutions west of the Hudson River.
San Francisco’s Yerba Buena neighborhood boasts the greatest concentration of cultural institutions west of the Hudson River.
Experience the Magic of San Francisco’s Art Scene at SFMOMA
Discover SFMOMA's diverse art collections, exhibitions, and events. Explore 50,000+ works across 7 floors, from photography to sculpture. Plan your visit to San Francisco's cultural gem.
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San Francisco Museums Serving Incredible Food
Museum restaurants are where creativity and nourishment collide in San Francisco.
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World-class aquariums, interactive science exhibits, and diverse art collections make San Francisco’s museums a must for any visitor.
Full of artifacts and artworks from multiple cultures across 6,000 years of history, the Asian Art Museum is a must-visit attraction in SF.
Every Thursday night, the California Academy of Sciences transforms to a lively venue.
Immerse yourself in these brilliant works by some of the world’s most notable light artists at these San Francisco museums.
At The Exploratorium's After Dark events, no kids are allowed—but you can still act like one!
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Experience 3 light artists that redefine the night with their beautiful array of light art.
Arts & Culture
San Francisco is a city of inspiration. You can see it all around you, in whichever neighborhoods you visit.
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Public Art
From your first steps off the plane at SFO to our biggest and brightest bridge, you'll discover that San Francisco has public art everywhere.
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Music
The creative spirit and steadfast countercultural streak is on display in San Francisco’s music scene. It's time to immerse yourself in our deep music history and experience the San Francisco sound.
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Performing Arts
Performing arts in San Francisco has a calendar full of fun shows. Catch a theater performance, head to the opera, see the ballet or check out local dance groups and prepare to be entertained.
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