- How much does Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) cost?
- Standard adult admission to Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is $18. $12 seniors 65+, visitors with disabilities, non-UC college students; $5 ages 14-18; free for children 13 and under, UC Berkeley students/faculty/staff, SNAP (Museums for All). Free for all on the first Thursday of each month.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)?
- Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is open Galleries open Wednesday-Sunday 11 AM-7 PM; closed Monday and Tuesday. Closes 5 PM on Nov 25 and 27, 2026 and closed Thanksgiving (Nov 26). Closes 5 PM Dec 16-20, 2026. Closed for winter break Dec 23, 2026-Jan 3, 2027. Closes 5 PM Jan 6-17, 2027. Film screenings follow the separate film calendar.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)?
- Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is located at 2155 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, in the Downtown Berkeley, next to the UC Berkeley campus area of San Francisco. The nearest stations are Downtown Berkeley BART (1 block), AC Transit buses 6, 7, 18, 22, 36, 51B, 52, 65, 67, 88 and F.
- What can I see at Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)?
- UC Berkeley's art museum and cinematheque, in a striking Diller Scofidio + Renfro building a block from Downtown Berkeley BART. Current highlights include Atrium Projects / Sarah Cain: To—you know—you, Teaching Gallery / Artists on Colonization, Nuclear Legacies, and Climate Crisis, Jean-Luc Godard’s Early Films: Posters Designed by Gvido Augusts.
- Do I need to book Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.