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Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)

ArtHistoryClosed todayFrom $15Montgomery St (BART / Muni Metro)

Founded in 2005, MoAD fills the lower floors of the St. Regis tower at Mission and Third, steps from Yerba Buena Gardens and SFMOMA. It has no permanent collection; instead it works directly with living artists and curators on rotating contemporary art exhibitions exploring Black cultures across the globe. Its signature three-storey photomosaic, The Face of the African Diaspora, rises alongside the main staircase.

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Getting there

685 Mission Street (at Third Street), San Francisco, CA 94105

Nearest station: Montgomery St (BART / Muni Metro), Yerba Buena/Moscone (Muni Metro T line), Powell St (BART / Muni Metro)

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Hours

Closed until 29 September

Closed for installation of Fall 2026/27 exhibitions; reopens 30 September

MonClosed
Tue11:00–17:00
Wed11:00–17:00
Thu12:00–20:00
FriToday11:00–17:00
Sat11:00–17:00
Sun11:00–17:00

Admission

From $15

Seniors, students and educators $7; under-12s, members and active-duty military free; free entry every second Saturday (THRIVE @ MoAD Community Day).

Nearby

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)

Design1 min walk

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Art2 min walk

Chinese Historical Society of America Museum

Local History13 min walk

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), 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 After the Island: Ornament and Ceramic Practice in the Jamaican Diaspora, Calling All Cats!, Dewey Crumpler: Sonic Lineages.
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.

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