San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
4.5
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
SFMOMA is one of San Francisco’s must-see destinations, located within walking distance of Union Square. Explore seven floors of extraordinary art, including world-class exhibitions, the largest living wall in the U.S., and breathtaking city views from outdoor gardens and terraces. Save time and pre-purchase tickets (admission is free for visitors 18 and under), or reserve a unique private guided tour experience in advance. Free public tours and audio guides are available onsite. Effective immediately, SFMOMA will offer free admission to Federal Employees who show their federally issued ID. This is for adult admission and does not include a +1.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Neighborhood: Downtown San Francisco
How to get there
  • Montgomery St • 6 min walk
  • Montgomery St • 6 min walk
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  • artess1
    Tiburon, California380 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good Fun and Great Contemporary Art
    A wonderful modern art museum with a fascinating array of contemporary artist & exhibits. The current "Yayol Kusama Show" is deceptively simple, just 3 installations: 2 with interactive art (2 mins. allowed in each room) and the fabulous gigantic pumpkin tea pot (10 -12 Ft. long) and multi-lit walkway on the 6th floor. 3 Cafes': "Grace" full menu, 2nd floor "Steps Coffee Stop" & "Cafe 5" on the 5th floor are perfect for quick lunch or afternoon "break". Parking Garage: is on Minna Street a right turn off 3rd Street "just past the Museum's front entrance (on Minna go to "2nd garage entry").
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written November 27, 2023
  • bcheong
    Shanghai, China48,299 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Yayoi and more
    A very good modern museum, and extra point for staging the yayoi show The permanent exhibitions have lots of reknowned and not so reknowned names. Famous ones - warhol, rothko, picasso, kahlo, matisse, mondrien, indiana, calder etc. just to name a few The yayoi exhibition has 2 rooms (2 min each), and a newly done (2023) giant pumpkin(s). Tickets sell out months in advance Multiple cafes to rest your feet at 9/10
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 26, 2023
  • flotravels99
    San Diego, California21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not just abstract or pop art
    Beautiful building housing a variety of collections. Modern art isn’t my favorite but I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The exhibits are thought-provoking and there is something for everyone here. The outdoor spaces offer a breath of fresh air and quiet. Large windows with seating offer a fun view of the city and photo opportunities. This museum is large and does not feel crowded so one can relax and immerse themselves in the art.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written March 11, 2024
  • GillJezz
    Aberystwyth, United Kingdom540 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Theres something for everyone
    This is a terrific museum in a beautiful large, light, airy building. There is so much here of different styles and tastes that you can't fail to find exhibits that will hold your attention. Start from the top and work your way down. It worked for us. We were also impressed that they don't funnel you through the gift shop at the exit like so many places.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 15, 2024
  • Jennifer G
    Brookline, Massachusetts73 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    SFMOMA is a SFMUST!
    If you enjoy modern art museums, don't miss this one! The building is expansive and filled with natural light. The unexpectedly broad collection is fun, interesting and very well-curated. WIth only a few free hours, we weren't able to participate in any of the great programming on offer, or snack at the beautiful rooftop cafe, but we did make sure to swing by the wonderful museum store.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 19, 2024
  • The_Concierge_8
    Trinidad and Tobago3,750 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Remember to visit the outdoor spaces! Check out the big bronze penny and Robert Indiana's LOVE in the Sculpture garden!
    I had a few hours to spare on my last morning in San Francisco so made a beeline for SF MOMA. We only had 90 minutes to dash around but it was doable and we saw practically everything there was to see; though of course not really taking the time to read everything. Aside, I do wish museums would do a quick-timed discounted ticket with a beeper to let you know when your time is up to leave so that folks with limited time can whiz around without having to pay full price. Even if they charged $10 for a 2-hour ticket first thing at opening and last thing before closing, they'd still be making money....and perhaps more from the folks deterred by wasting money on a general admission ticket when they don't have the time to truly appreciate it all. We saw Yayoi Kusama's Pumpkin which had a room to itself as well as her Infinity Mirror room titled: Dreaming of Earth's Sphericity, I would Offer My Love. There were some amazing Andy Warhol pieces plus beautiful works by Richard Artschwager, Gerhard Richter, Cady Noland, Robert Colescott and Roy Lichtenstein just to name a few faves. There was a whole collection using various materials by Anselm Kiefer which I enjoyed! Do remember to visit the outdoor spaces too! I loved the bronze Big big Penny and Robert Indiana's LOVE in the Sculpture garden on the 5th Floor as well as a large piece by Alexander Calder next to the Living green wall on the 3rd floor patio. Not to be missed! The museum shop is one of the best-stocked and I only wish my suitcase had space to take something to display back home. You can visit the shop without visiting the museum. Lovely experience and highly recommend it for all art-lovers!
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 28, 2024
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,691 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
They have a new wing which is very large and provides a lot of new party space and display space. Unfortunately the design is not attractive. Come here for a special expo that you want to see. IMHO the permanent collection is forgettable, too full of pieces that are not well-made.
Written February 17, 2020
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David K
San Luis Obispo, CA4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
We spent three hours in the museum and still did not get to check out all the exhibits we wanted to see. The special exhibits were very good and the permanent collection was impressive. We liked how the elevator doors had descriptions of what was on each floor. Planning on going again when we are next in SF.
Written November 29, 2021
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Gardengel-IoW
West Sussex, UK1,014 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
For $25 I wanted more. Impressive building outside, Large high ceilings inside giving most of the works more space than they deserve. Outdoor sculture garden only had 4 possibly 5 pieces, outside cafe. Best things was the large living wall.
Written February 12, 2020
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The_Concierge_8
Trinidad and Tobago3,750 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Couples
I had a few hours to spare on my last morning in San Francisco so made a beeline for SF MOMA. We only had 90 minutes to dash around but it was doable and we saw practically everything there was to see; though of course not really taking the time to read everything.

Aside, I do wish museums would do a quick-timed discounted ticket with a beeper to let you know when your time is up to leave so that folks with limited time can whiz around without having to pay full price.

Even if they charged $10 for a 2-hour ticket first thing at opening and last thing before closing, they'd still be making money....and perhaps more from the folks deterred by wasting money on a general admission ticket when they don't have the time to truly appreciate it all.

We saw Yayoi Kusama's Pumpkin which had a room to itself as well as her Infinity Mirror room titled: Dreaming of Earth's Sphericity, I would Offer My Love.

There were some amazing Andy Warhol pieces plus beautiful works by Richard Artschwager, Gerhard Richter, Cady Noland, Robert Colescott and Roy Lichtenstein just to name a few faves.

There was a whole collection using various materials by Anselm Kiefer which I enjoyed!

Do remember to visit the outdoor spaces too! I loved the bronze Big big Penny and Robert Indiana's LOVE in the Sculpture garden on the 5th Floor as well as a large piece by Alexander Calder next to the Living green wall on the 3rd floor patio. Not to be missed!

The museum shop is one of the best-stocked and I only wish my suitcase had space to take something to display back home. You can visit the shop without visiting the museum.

Lovely experience and highly recommend it for all art-lovers!
Written September 28, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Grace
5 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
The museum is super huge with 7 levels, so please leave plenty of time for the visit. I enjoy the museum because it not only offers a wide variety of arts (photography, sculpture, painting, etc) but also has cafes and places for you to sit down and have a rest. I really love the exhibition on the 3rd floor in which artists were inspired by COVID, great selection of work.
Written July 16, 2021
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Gourmasseur
Paradise, PA107 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
They were closed on a week day, leaving a crowd of people (many people were there looking as bewildered as I was) standing there. It doesn't make sense to not be open on a weekday. A lot of downtown museums do this and apparently they are losing a LOT of revenue, by the crowd assembled before me, willing and ready to go in.
Written June 9, 2022
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Cpwee
595 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Solo
Visited MOMA again after 2 years. Curation & layout of the art pieces are still well thought out. Current exhibition: Soft Power which wasn’t overly crowded. Definitely a must go!
Written January 9, 2020
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YolieG
Chicago, IL71 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
This museum was great!!! The exhibition they had was the works of Nam June Paik the founder of video art, and it was fantastic to see. This museum has great works of Rothko, Lichtenstein, Frita Kahlo to Warhol to name a few. If you travel to SFO this is a MUST if you love modern arts.
Written June 18, 2021
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bcheong
Shanghai, China48,299 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
A very good modern museum, and extra point for staging the yayoi show

The permanent exhibitions have lots of reknowned and not so reknowned names. Famous ones - warhol, rothko, picasso, kahlo, matisse, mondrien, indiana, calder etc. just to name a few

The yayoi exhibition has 2 rooms (2 min each), and a newly done (2023) giant pumpkin(s). Tickets sell out months in advance

Multiple cafes to rest your feet at

9/10
Written December 26, 2023
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Helen G
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
The second floor gallery is free admission for anyone visiting in May 2023. This was a lovely surprise and gave us access to some fabulous art, including an early Jackson Pollock. A real treat and I’d recommend it to anyone visiting this month for a free morning out.
Written May 2, 2023
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