Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

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GaHee Park: Behind the Curtain

The artist's first US institutional solo show: recent surrealist paintings of private moments, uncanny still lifes and seaside scenes exploring fantasy, sexuality and mortality.

Now showing7 Aug – 3 Jan 2027$10

Rael San Fratello: Prototypes and Provocations

Mid-career survey of the Oakland design studio, from the Teeter-Totter Wall on the US-Mexico border to 3D-printed earth architecture, including Sanctuary, printed onsite from soil.

Now showing25 Sept – 31 Jan 2027$10

Dread Scott: The Body Politic

Work interrogating American patriotism, with two new commissions: a durational performance of an armed guard at a US flag and a monumental canvas of community-made body prints.

Now showing25 Sept – 31 Jan 2027$10

Nearby

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)

Design1 min walk

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Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)

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

TransportFree16 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) cost?

Standard adult admission to Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is $10. Students and seniors $5; youth 17 and under, military and Museums for All free; free for everyone on Wednesdays. Tickets sold onsite only.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)?

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is open Galleries: Wed 11:00-20:00 (free for all), Thu-Sun 11:00-17:00, closed Mon and Tue.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)?

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is located at 701 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, in the Yerba Buena Gardens, SoMa area of San Francisco. The nearest stations are Yerba Buena/Moscone (Muni Metro T), Powell St (BART/Muni Metro) and Montgomery St (BART/Muni Metro).

What can I see at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)?

Contemporary art centre in Yerba Buena Gardens: rotating shows by Bay Area and global artists in Fumihiko Maki's galleries. Current highlights include Rael San Fratello: Prototypes and Provocations, Dread Scott: The Body Politic and GaHee Park: Behind the Curtain.

Do I need to book Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) 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 Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)?

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.