CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts

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Alexandre Estrela: RedSkyFalls

A multi-part video installation that reacts to live seismic data: animated creatures freeze whenever an earthquake or tremor strikes somewhere on Earth.

Now showing9 May – 21 NovFree

Caguiat Delacruz: The Tramp

Justin Caguiat and Rafael Delacruz's first West Coast institutional show: a new film, installation, paintings and prints riffing on Chaplin's Tramp in Oakland.

Now showing10 Jun – 21 NovFree

3,345 Postcards: An Untimely Conversation with Rayyane Tabet and Jay DeFeo

Rayyane Tabet sets his own postcard collection beside the late Jay DeFeo's in an immersive installation of shared images and uncanny cross-generational echoes.

Upcoming19 Jan 2027 – 17 Apr 2027Free

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Visitor Information

Is CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts free to visit?

Yes, general admission to CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts is free. Admission is always free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts?

CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts is open Wednesday to Saturday 12:00-18:00; closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Free. The galleries close over the holidays (2026 dates not yet posted) and between exhibitions; check wattis.org before visiting.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts?

CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts is located at 145 Hooper Street, Level 2, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA, in the Potrero Hill area of San Francisco. The nearest stations are 16th St Mission (BART), then Muni 22 bus, Muni 22 Fillmore: 16th St & Wisconsin St and Muni 10 / 19: 15th St & Rhode Island St.

What can I see at CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts?

CCA's free contemporary art space: new commissions and first institutional shows in a pavilion on the art school's Design District campus. Current highlights include Caguiat Delacruz: The Tramp, Alexandre Estrela: RedSkyFalls and 3,345 Postcards: An Untimely Conversation with Rayyane Tabet and Jay DeFeo.

Do I need to book CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts in advance?

CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Admission is always free. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.

When is the best time to visit CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts?

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.

Is CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts accessible?

For access assistance contact the Wattis on +1 415 355 9670 or wattis@cca.edu.