Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)

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Calling All Cats!

Emerging artist Dorian Reid tells the story of her Black Cat Revolution through ceramics, protest signs, flags and performance, linking Black Panther history and animal welfare.

Now showing30 Sept – 6 Dec$15

After the Island: Ornament and Ceramic Practice in the Jamaican Diaspora

PJ Anderson, Jacqueline Bishop and Sharon Norwood explore how Jamaican identity is carried and remade through ornament and ceramics across the diaspora.

Now showing30 Sept – 30 May 2027$15

Dewey Crumpler: Sonic Lineages

First major museum retrospective of Bay Area artist Dewey Crumpler, pairing five decades of paintings with new kinetic installations across all three floors.

Now showing30 Sept – 30 May 2027$15

The Light We Carry Forward

Emerging artist Tahirah Rasheed uses glass, print and photography to explore survival, care and illumination within Black womanhood.

Upcoming16 Dec – 7 Mar 2027$15

Permanent Collections

The Face of the African Diaspora

MoAD's signature three-storey photomosaic: over 2,000 contributed family photos forming Chester Higgins Jr.'s 1975 portrait Girl From Tamale, seen from the staircase.

Permanent collection$15

Nearby

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)

Design1 min walk

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Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Art2 min walk

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Chinese Historical Society of America Museum

Local History13 min walk

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San Francisco Cable Car Museum

TransportFree15 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) cost?

Standard adult admission to Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) is $15. Seniors, students and educators $7; under-12s, members and active-duty military free; free entry every second Saturday (THRIVE @ MoAD Community Day).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)?

Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) is open Tue, Wed, Fri-Sun 11:00-17:00; Thu 12:00-20:00; closed Mondays. Temporarily closed through 29 September 2026 for exhibition installation, reopening 30 September. Also closed 12 Oct, 26-27 Nov, 24-25 Dec and 31 Dec 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)?

Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) is located at 685 Mission Street (at Third Street), San Francisco, CA 94105, in the Yerba Buena / SoMa, San Francisco area of San Francisco. The nearest stations are Montgomery St (BART / Muni Metro), Yerba Buena/Moscone (Muni Metro T line) and Powell St (BART / Muni Metro).

What can I see at Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)?

Smithsonian-affiliated contemporary art museum celebrating Black cultures and artists of the African diaspora, off Yerba Buena. Current highlights include Calling All Cats!, After the Island: Ornament and Ceramic Practice in the Jamaican Diaspora and The Face of the African Diaspora.

Do I need to book Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) 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 Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)?

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.