| Organization |
Asian Art Museum.
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| Address |
200 Larkin Street. San Francisco CA 94102 |
| Phone |
415-581-3500 (information); 415-581-3740 (membership information); 415-581-3663 (education); 415-581-3725 (volunteer services); 415-581-3598 (accessibility information); 415-379-8854 (Asian Art Commission) |
| Fax |
415-581-4700 |
| E-Mail |
pr@asianart.org |
| Text Telephone |
415-861-2035 (TTY/TDD) |
| Hours |
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday |
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Extended evening hours every Thursday until 9 p.m. |
| Description |
The Asian Art Museum is a public institution whose mission is to lead a diverse global audience in discovering the unique material, aesthetic, and intellectual achievements of Asian art and culture. Holding more than 17,000 Asian art treasures spanning 6,000 years of history, the museum is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. Once located in Golden Gate Park, the museum now resides at its new, expanded facility at Civic Center Plaza. An architectural gem featuring a dynamic blend of beaux arts and modern design elements, the museum’s new home is the result of a dramatic transformation of San Francisco’s former main library building by renowned architect Gae Aulenti (designer of Paris’s Musée d’Orsay) into a showcase for the museum’s acclaimed collection and exhibitions. The museum regularly organizes major international exhibitions, and presents educational programs, cultural performances, and daily docent tours. Museum memberships are also available. Publishes "Treasures" a membership magazine (quarterly) and a calendar of events (bi-monthly). Also offers volunteer opportunities. The 27-member Asian Art Commission is responsible for developing, maintaining and managing the Asian Art Museum and the collections; for soliciting and accepting donations; for maintaining a foundation designed to assist with development; and for collaborating with other organizations to encourage the growth of the museum. |
| Fee |
Admission fee is $12 for adults; $8 for seniors; $7 for youth 12-17. Admission is free for museum members and children under 12. On Thursday evenings after 5 p.m. admission is just $5 for all visitors except those under 12 and members, who are always free. Membership fees range from $40 to $1,000 per year. Target Sundays: The museum offers FREE admission to all on the first Sunday of every month, courtesy of Target Stores. |
| Transportation |
Muni (5 Fulton, 19 Polk or Market Street lines) and BART/Muni Metro (Civic Center station). |
| Accessibility |
Yes. Wheelchairs may be borrowed on a first-come, first-served basis. They are available at coat check. Assistive Listening Devices are available for public programs and for selected docent tours. Appointments may be made for an ALD tour with one weeks notice. |
| Language |
Sign language interpretation is available with two weeks notice. Last minute requests will be honored when possible. |
| Officer |
Jay Xu, Director. Commissioners include: Dixon Doll, Chair; C.N. Keating, Vice Chair; David Y. Lei, Vice Chair; Jane Tom, Secretary; Kenneth G. Docter, Treasurer. |
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