Asian Art Museum in SF

About Asian Art Museum

The Asian Art Museum is a 185,000-square-foot museum is abode to over 18,000 art collections. These art pieces have been collected for more than 6,000 years from all over Asia.

The museum was officially opened in 1966 and began as a donation from Avery Brundage, a Chicago millionaire and industrialist. At first, the museum was another wing of de Young Museum to house these donations, until it was officially separated. It was then renamed from the Center of Asia Art and Culture to the current San Francisco Asia Art Museum.

Architecture and Artwork

Its main library was constructed as a mix of Roman, Greek, Renaissance and Baroque architectural design; which gives it a unique aesthetic. It displays several art collections from paintings, ceramics, sculptures to statues from every book and cranny of Asia.

Vintage arts on display include the oldest Chinese Buddha statue, a Tibetan drawing of Mahakala, a Samurai armor and several others.

You could start touring the museum with the permanent collection. The collection has over 2,500 unique art works in display on the third floor. You should then head to other collections on the second floor. The last stop then could be the first floor galleries which contains the special exhibitions.

The museum is also home to a famous Japanese tea house.

Technology in the Museum

Another cool thing about visiting the Asian Art Museum is that you can download the museum’s official app. This would give you a personalized GPS-enabled tour and description of the collections while at the museum. The app also affords you to know when next the museum is featuring new collections.

The museum also provides hearing and visual aids for those with physical disabilities. This allows them tobe a part of the experience. However, contact must be made with the museum at least 2 weeks prior to the visit.

Hours, Location and Admission

Regarding visiting, admission tickets can be purchased online or at the Asian Art Museum in person. It is free to children under the age of 12. The cost for adults is $10 and above, depending on age.

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm to the public. Located at 200 Larkin Street in the Civic center neighborhood, it is easy to locate.

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