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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

151 3rd Street, San Francisco, California

Description

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) collections are focused on 20th & 21st century art with thousands of works spanning paintings, sculptures, design and photography. The building was designed by Mario Botta in 1995 and expanded under a project led by Snøhetta architects. Some of the artists on display include Henri Matisse, George Braque, Paul Klee, Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.

Access & Transport

Visitors' entrance is at 151 Third Street, in the SoMA district. Public transport: Powell Street and Montgomery Street BART and SF Muni Light Rail stations, and Powell Street and California Street cable cars. Bus stops are located nearby at Mission Street, Howard Street, Third Street, and Second Street. The museum parking is at 147 Minna Street (3mins' walk)

Instructions & Recommendations

All visitors (including members and visitors 18 and younger, who always enjoy free admission) require a ticket. Complimentary tickets for visitors 18 and younger can be booked online in conjunction with a paid or member ticket.

Meta review

Excellent online reviews for this museum. Visitors enjoy the building architecture with its wide spaces and the variety of genres (albeit all modern / contemporary) which means even if one doesn't fancy a certain kind, it is easy to find works / sections of interest over all 7 floors. The museum' restaurant gets good comments as well for the quality of its products, healthy menu at a reasonable price and the nice view from the terrasse.

Environmental & Social

Some environment impact to run the museum (mostly electricity) but the building has a living wall and uses LED lighting. Positive from a social perspective by helping spread culture and the arts.

Conclusion

This is one of the city's best cultural venues and, even though not everybody is a fan of modern & contemporary art, the range of medium and artistic movements guarantees there is something there from everyone - including many pieces by world famous artists. The modern building architecture is perfectly adapted to the content.

Key positive

Possibly the best contemporary art museum on the US West Coast

Great building architecture(s)

Key negative

None

Suitability

Best for adults and children aged 15 and above Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in July 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:2h 30m

Regulated hours

Monday10:00 - 17:00

Tuesday10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday -

Thursday13:00 - 20:00

Friday10:00 - 17:00

Saturday10:00 - 17:00

Sunday10:00 - 17:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
US$22
Adult
25 - 64
US$25
Teen & Young
19 - 24
US$19
Child
3 - 18
US$0
Infant
0 - 2
US$0

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