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Asian Art Museum

200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102 map
cross street: Civic Center Plaza
district: Civic Center

Tel. 415.581.3500
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Events Calendar
Tue May 20 - Thu Dec 31
In a New Light
More than 2500 extraordinary works from the museum’s collection are displayed in the museum’s permanent galleries. Artworks on view include monumental South Asian stone sculptures, luminous Chinese jades, vibrant Korean paintings, mystical Tibetan th... More
Fri Sep 05 - Sun Mar 01
Arts of the Islamic World from Turkey to Indonesia
The Islamic cultures of Asia are varied, rich and complex. This exhibition of approximately sixty paintings, manuscripts, ceramics, textiles, metal wares, historic photographs, and even puppets highlights their superb artistic traditions. The artwork... More
Fri Oct 24 - Sun Jan 25
Afghanistan
A traveling exhibition of extraordinary archaeological treasures from the National Museum of Afghanistan, Kabul, this exhibition will explore the rich cultural heritage of ancient Afghanistan from the Bronze Age (2500 BCE) through the rise of trade a... More

About Asian Art Museum

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
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The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. The museum's new home (the former SF Main Library) at Civic Center opened in 2003.

But we are more than just an art museum--we are your ticket to Asia. Here, you will travel through 6,000 years of history, trek across seven major regions, and sample the cultures of numerous countries.

THE COLLECTION
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More than 2,500 extraordinary works from the museum’s collection are displayed in the museum’s permanent galleries. Artworks on view include monumental South Asian stone sculptures, luminous Chinese jades, vibrant Korean paintings, mystical Tibetan thangkas, serene Cambodian Buddhas, richly decorated Islamic manuscripts, and subtle Japanese ceramics.

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
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The museum hosts special exhibitions every year, showcasing both classical art and works by contemporary Asian artists. Past exhibitions include The "Kingdom of Siam: The Art of Central Thailand;" "Geisha: Beyond the Painted Smile;" and "Hidden Meanings: Symbolism in Chinese Art."

PROGRAMS & EVENTS
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Art comes alive at the museum! Experience firsthand the cultures of Asia through a diverse range of programs and events for all ages. You can participate in a tea ceremony, attend a live performance, create a piece of original art, and much more.

ADMISSION
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Adults: $12
Seniors (65 and older): $8
College students with ID: $7
Youths (13-17): $7
Museum members: FREE
Children 12 and under: FREE
SFUSD students with ID: FREE
Thursdays after 5:00 pm: $5 (except those who are always admitted free)
First Sunday of every month: FREE to all visitors*

*Free admission to all on the first Sunday of every month is made possible by Target Stores.

TOURS
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FREE audio guide tours available in English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, and Cantonese. FREE docent tours take place daily. Private guided tours available for groups of 10 or more.

GROUPS
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Admission discounts available for groups of 10 or more.

DINING & SHOPPING
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Cafe Asia serves creative pan-Asian dishes with rotating daily specials. The museum store offers a variety of Asian-themed merchandise. Admission to the museum is not required to visit Cafe Asia and the museum store.


Hours
Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 am - 5 am
Wednesday: 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
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Editorial Review
Geisha -- Beyond the Painted Smile Image
Geisha -- Beyond the Painted Smile
Adding Context to Myth
By Nirmala Nataraj (07/16/2004)

" With her prominent white face makeup and elegantly flowing kimonos, the geisha is one of the most compelling and misconstrued icons in Japanese culture. The subject of the Asian Art Museum's current exhibit, Geisha-Beyond the Painted Smile, casts a decorous shadow on her own mythologized images; while there's an clear cultural context that attempts to dispel prevalent stereotypes about the geisha, the ritualized élan of her world retains its esoteric charm. "

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