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Table Manners

A design show on how objects shape the way we eat, and how dining becomes a communal and cultural experience.

Now showing14 Sept 2024 – 9 May 2027$30

Feel the Beat: Dance in Photographs

From packed nightclubs to choreographed stage performance, photographs from the collection that capture the energy of dance.

Now showing16 May – 28 Feb 2027$30

Graciela Iturbide: Between Two Worlds

A sweeping survey of the Mexico City photographer's black-and-white images of uncanny scenes, ritual and dreamlike traditions.

Now showing11 Jul – 29 Nov$30

O. Smith: Artivist

Pencil-on-paper drawings by self-described artivist Orlando Smith, chronicling the criminal legal system and abuses of power.

Now showing25 Jul – 4 Jul 2027$30

Klee Behind the Mask

Paul Klee and the modern fascination with masks, linking ancient ritual, psychology, theatre and caricature, alongside Man Ray and Claude Cahun.

Now showing8 Aug – 18 Apr 2027$30

Jennifer Steinkamp: It's a nice day for a white wedding.

Free off-site projection of cascading wedding flowers on the Humboldt Bank Building, 785 Market St, nightly twilight–10pm (paused 4–13 Dec).

Now showing22 Aug – 15 Jan 2027Free

RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me

The first exhibition of artworks from the personal collection of RM of BTS, on Floor 7. Timed tickets; member previews 1–3 October.

Now showing3 Oct – 7 Feb 2027$30

New Work: Raven Chacon

A new commission by Pulitzer-winning composer Raven Chacon reimagining the landscapes of Navajo Nation as a speculative future.

Now showing24 Oct – 7 Nov 2027$30

Dior to McQueen: Fashioning Form

SFMOMA's first major fashion show in over 40 years pairs couture by Dior, McQueen, Balenciaga and Miyake with sculpture by Bourgeois and Moore.

Upcoming15 May 2027 – 7 Sept 2027$30

Permanent Collections

Sarah Sze: Forever is Composed of Nows

A site-specific, multisensory commission filling the free Haas Atrium with three monumental paintings, video, light and sound.

Permanent collectionFree

1900 to Now: SFMOMA's Collection

Masterworks and experiments in painting and sculpture from the collection, tracing modern art from the early 1900s to today.

Permanent collection$30

Calder, Kelly, LeWitt: Fundamentals of Form

Fisher Collection galleries of colour, line and shape by Alexander Calder, Ellsworth Kelly and Sol LeWitt, for art lovers of all ages.

Permanent collection$30

Claes Oldenburg + Coosje van Bruggen: Thinking Big

Models for the duo's giant everyday-object monuments, including San Francisco's own Cupid's Span, with related sculptures from the Fisher Collection.

Permanent collection$30

Memory and Matter: Personal and Collective Histories

Fisher Collection floor on memory and history, centred on galleries for Anselm Kiefer and William Kentridge, with Bourgeois, Richter and Warhol.

Permanent collection$30

Ways of Seeing: Fourteen Artists

Fisher Collection rooms devoted to 14 artists, among them Andy Warhol, Agnes Martin, Joan Mitchell and Richard Serra.

Permanent collection$30

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Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)

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Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

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Chinese Historical Society of America Museum

Local History14 min walk

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San Francisco Cable Car Museum

TransportFree16 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) cost?

Standard adult admission to San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is $30. Seniors 65+ $25, full-time students $23, 18 and under free. Some special exhibitions carry a $10–12 surcharge. Regular free days; ground-floor public spaces are free to see.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)?

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is open Mon–Tue 10:00–17:00; Wed closed; Thu 12:00–20:00; Fri–Sun 10:00–17:00. Closed 14–16 September 2026 for a private event (Museum Store stays open). Closed Thanksgiving (26 Nov 2026) and Christmas Day.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)?

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is located at 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA, in the SoMa area of San Francisco. The nearest stations are Montgomery St (BART / Muni Metro), Yerba Buena/Moscone (Muni Metro T Third) and Powell St (BART / Muni Metro).

What can I see at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)?

Seven floors of modern and contemporary art in SoMa, from Matisse and Pollock to Warhol, behind a rippling white Snøhetta facade. Current highlights include Sarah Sze: Forever is Composed of Nows, Dior to McQueen: Fashioning Form and 1900 to Now: SFMOMA's Collection.

Do I need to book San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) 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 San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)?

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.