Huge 7 floor Museum with lots of see. There were plenty of people and students. They have their…read morecafé and the fifth floor and then they also have a smaller café on the second floor before you enter. Each floor has both stairs and an elevator. Sometimes the stairs were hard to find. I only stopped by quickly for the special exhibitions. And they were pretty interesting and fun. There was lots to see, so I only stopped by very quickly by each exhibit. My favorite exhibition would probably be the yarn art exhibition as I was one of the few items that were very unique and different from everything else

San Francisco has always been a plain canvas and a city full of artist. You can see art on the…read morestreets with the architecture and buildings and you can also see it at a restaurant and especially at a Michelin guide restaurant on a plate of food. You can listen and watch San Francisco art on your analog and digital devices. The art of the deal is happening all over the city. The art of rebellion is part of the fabric of San Francisco. Even one of San Francisco's past Mayors is name Art ( Agnos). There is one place where you can see over five floors of modern art exhibits in San Francisco in the SOMA. It's called the SF MOMA. On a SOMA stroll I entered the SF Museum of Modern Arts building. Inside I went to many floors of different art exhibits and there was plenty to explore. I also was able to see the KAWS exhibition which had very animated art and is only available until May 3rd. You will also see visual art and also photography art. This place has a little bit of everything with the human touch and not totally made by a robot or AI ( time will tell). A good human experience of the human experience in San Francisco. Plan a visit when in SOMA. San Francisco art is everywhere and even in the restaurant food's "aroma"especially in the neighborhood of "SOMA" and to appreciate art you don't need to have an art "diploma" you can just go and appreciate the art inside of the "SF MOMA" Art is more than when someone paints or when someone "draws "some art can be digital as long it has a message and some have a "cause" some art museums are therapeutic like mental "spas"there is a few days left to watch the art exhibit at SF MOMA for "KAWS"

From now until July 26, The Monet and Venice exhibit features more than 20 of Monet's paintings…read moreduring his 1908 trip to Venice, sourced from international collections. My daughter zipped through the place so quickly that I've missed the fine prints. May return on a weekday for more in-depth knowledge of Monet's journey!

The setting of these Young museum alone commands your attention. The exhibitions they have bring in…read morethe best art work. The size of the rooms and how they are set means that you are never crowded. We came for the Monet and Venice and the pieces curated did not disappoint. The audio self guided tour is easily accessible on your own device and will cart you through the pieces you are most interested in. Staff are so competent, helpful and very much present.

As a longtime Legion of Honor member, I wanted to highlight a special exhibit celebrating Women's…read moreDay, running from March 3-8. The floral arrangements throughout the galleries feel like interpretations of the artworks around them - some seem to be echoing the colors, shapes and even painting "moods". This is a definite must-see.

I've lived in the Bay Area for almost 30 years, and I'm a little embarrassed to admit this was my…read morefirst visit to the Legion of Honor. I'd heard about it, but it never quite made it to the top of the list. Today my son suggested we go since admission is free on Saturdays for Bay Area residents, so we stopped by late in the afternoon -- and I was genuinely blown away. That's not an exaggeration. First, parking was easier than expected. The small lots right by the entrance were full, but there's another lot less than a quarter mile down the hill where we found a space without any trouble. Maybe we got lucky, but it was smooth. The setting alone is worth the visit. The museum sits among rolling green hills with views that feel very different from the usual tourist spots. The architecture is striking, and I was surprised to learn the building is now over a century old. The centerpiece collection features works by Auguste Rodin, and seeing so many of his sculptures up close -- in different sizes and forms -- was fascinating. It felt like a real privilege to experience them in person. There are rotating exhibits throughout the year; currently the spotlight is on Édouard Manet and Berthe Morisot. I'm not a major art expert, but I still enjoyed learning about their partnership and viewing these Impressionist works. The unexpected highlight was the Spreckels Organ performance. We happened to catch the Saturday 4pm concert -- pure luck. The organ pipes are built into the structure itself, and the hour-long performance was mesmerizing. It's one of those experiences you just have to hear for yourself. Highly recommended. I'll definitely be back.

Came here recently for magnolia season! A lot of trees in bloom but already started to fall away…read more And some buds yet to bloom! Loved the rhododendrons, and all the different sections of the park. It was really relaxing to stroll through and admire all the nature. Free entry for SF residents, otherwise $17 for entry. Found parking along the park and walked over!

Amazingly Beautiful. A must go. Serine, fragrant, visually pleasing gardens. Lots of bench's and…read morewalking paths and can always find a secluded spot to reflect. Reasonable prices but challenging parking. Treat yourself and give a visit. Check out their website to find out what's in Bloom and what's going on. Tip It's very easy to pre purchase tickets on line which is a plus.

Love this museum and it's surprisingly bigger than I thought…read more It's normally 20 dollars per person, but if you want to see the special exhibits, it'll be 10 dollars add-on. We wanted to see the Chiharu Shiota exhibit, so we did the $30/pp. They do allow photography(as long there is no flash used), so I brought my special hobby camera to practice. My top favorites have to be the Japanese ceramics display.

Pretty nice collection of asian art from around the world. The China, Korea, and Japan art exhibits…read moreare much larger than the other countries displayed. I loved looking at the porcelain pottery and sculptures. I'd skip the $30 add-on exhibit (Chiharu Shiota), which was much smaller than I imagined. It was mostly red yarn displayed in a small room. It was kind of cool for one minute, but not really worth the price.

I had the pleasure of participating - notice I said participate rather than attend, as it truly is…read morean interactive performance - in the Haunted Dollhouse experience. I can scare easily, so I was a little concerned that I would be too startled, or fearful of a scary dollface. While I did scream a few times when something sudden happened, my main take away is one of Delight, Whimsy, Playfulness and Reverence. The house in which the scene is set is a masterpiece of intricate art - filled with gorgeous mosaics, theatrical curtains, history both painted on the walls and held in all manner of precious trinkets and artifacts. Our clown hosts were a joy, and I giggle as I recall how they played with us throughout the journey. The resident witch brought a deep, grounded presence to the tour show, and I even learned that I have a haunted object at home that wants to be exorcised! (post-show homework!) I experienced the most reverence in the room that I was afraid of the most at first. The clown and witch hosts shared the history of the dolls, which is also the history of people and place. I left the room no longer scared and instead touched by the stories behind each doll. Another favorite moment was the tea party (!!!) with delicious tea and homemade cookies and pastries and even scull shaped sugar cubes!? I love the attention to detail and handcraftedness in every aspect of the experience. And finally the cleansing ritual at the end felt powerful and very real. That alone was worth the price of admission! Come enjoy a true and unreapeatable San Francisco experience!

I had such an amazing day at the Gregangelo! Our guide was Nick, who was incredible. I purposefully…read moredidn't google anything about this museum so I could enjoy whatever came up for me naturally. It's an interactive museum that calls for deep reflection which is right up my alley. I will also say, I chose this place as a first date and I thought it was a really good choice if I say so myself lol. You will end up learning quite a bit about the people in the room and it was a treat. Can't wait to go back and try another experience!

I have been coming here for years. Specifically for their special exhibitions. They are always so…read moreinteresting and well planned out on display. The museum has three floors and their outdoor garden overlooking lake merrit. They have a little bit of everything, if you're curious about real history and wanting to learn more this is the place. Their annual membership is so worth. As they have several special events. Next to the museum they have plenty of parking. I take Bart as the stop is one block away. Chinatown is walkable for great restaurants. The Oakland library is close by too! There's a restaurant inside the museum while the food sounds great it's okay. I would recommend walking /driving to Chinatown or downtown Oakland for amazing food.

I can't believe that I used to live down the street from the Oakland Museum, and have not been here…read moreuntil now!! I really slept on this museum, 5 stars all the way!! We came on a Saturday afternoon, easy parking in the garage. There is a lot to see here, it focuses on California and the Bay Area!! There are 3 floors here, each floor with a vast array of art, history, and science. You're never too old to learn something new, a lot of things here caught my attention for real. There is also a garden and lawn area along with a restaurant here, so it's really easy to spend most of the day here. I'm always interested in history, so that was my favorite part here, but everything here was great. And I probably need a few more visits to actually take in everything that this museum has to offer!!

This review is for the new location in the Transamerica pyramid…read more The main art exhibits are rotating. The exhibit I saw was amazing and beautiful and displayed well. The staff happily explained it as well as the books on the table that I was able to leaf through. There are also materials on the table explaining the exhibits. There was another room about the time capsule found containing documents about the Transamerica pyramid, but that doesn't seem to be part of the art museum. There is a second exhibit but it wasn't available even though there were flyers about it. My main complaint is this location was too small with only one exhibit. It's free, but I'd happily have paid to see a larger museum.

Glad I got to check this place out before they move out of their space on Montgomery Street…read more Fun art across 2 levels. Free admission. Highlights included the colorful felt blorbs in the Midnight March by Masako Miki. It was also really cool checking out the Vault in the basement. I was told the building used to be a bank and the Vault was an actual vault they used back in the day. Bummed they will be moving out of this building and transitioning to a more nomadic model. I'll stay tuned for what's next!

Wow, what a ripoff. Just look at images online. Not immersive…read more Miss it. Not comfortable either.

I've seen so many of friends come watch this and post on their Instagrams. I've also seems so many…read moreadvertisements online everywhere. I initially was very interested then I saw the insane ticket price of $50 and thought this is no way worth it. I decided to give a hard pass but lucky me, they Exhibit had deal around the holidays for 50% off tickets. I decided to bring my family (4 of us total) and we gave the show a try. We made our reservations online and were able to come in without any issues or having to wait in line. When we walked in we were never given any directions on where to go or to "collect" anything (this will come into play later in the review). We immediately walked up the stairs which had maybe 2-3 small factoids about Van Gogh. When I say small, it was literally like a one sentence line about Van Gogh. I thought this was a nice introduction to the museum. There's a few instagramable photo spots going up the stairs. At the top, employees direct you into the theater. The theater is basically a 360 room. It plays a presentation which is about 20 mins long which is labeled in circles to remain COVID and social distancing safe. I was happy to see everyone there remained masked and the employees were good at ensuring no one took their masks off. However, there are only 4-5 circles or maybe 50+ that actually have benches for people to sit on. I saw a few people with cushions which I thought were awesome but I assumed they had to pay extra for it. I also saw a few people with posters which I also assumed they probably bought VIP tickets for. We initially sat on the floor but once the show ended and some people left, we moved to the bench seats and all 4 of us shared one bench. As for the "show," I loved the calming music and the images were great. Nothing amazing and a bit cheesy but it was really relaxing to just sit and listen to the calming music and see the images pass. The presentation is only about 20 mins. You can stay as short or as long as you want but after 2 shows, I've had enough and it was getting boring. After leaving the theater, there's maybe 1-2 stations where you can take photos and that's pretty much it. $50-60 for 30-40mins worth of material. I luckily hopped on the yelp to see if there was anything else because I was surprised how little there was to see and if I was maybe missing something or if there was a different theater with another show but there wasn't. That's it. Also I was upset to know that we could have had seat cushions on the floor and a poster that came with the ticket! Why didn't any of the employees stop us at the front to tell us or to give us posters. I only saw about 25% of the people there with posters or cushions meaning they missed 3/4 groups. Also why not just hand the posters out at the end so everyone gets one and to keep it from being wrinkled as it's such a hassle to carry it. Overall, the experience was very disappointing and gimmicky. I was sad that I learned NOTHING about Van Gogh. They nickel and dime you for everything. If you milk the exhibit, you can maybe get 90 mins of fun max out of it. For the price of the ticket, compare this to the SF Zoo or any other museum in SF where the price is literally twice the price for a fraction of entertainment. If they just added a few more stations with factoids of Van Gogh and more about his daily life, his mental illness, motivation of his paintings, family life or anything. Today, I know nothing about Van Gogh other than a few of his squiggly paintings in the show which aren't even his original artwork but just digitally remastered. Even for the BOGO offer, it wasn't worth it.

I visited once years ago ..I got back to return today ..it's a nice building ..classical ..Persian…read moreexhibit today ..nice gift shop ..rock soap...nice gallery to spend time in ..near market

Had an okay time at this museum in downtown. It has international art, mostly Asian, of which…read morethere's already such a museum. The International Art Museum Of America is a newer one. An honest opinion about it would say this pales in comparison. You can still check out quite a bit of paintings and sculptures. Basically it's a local independent museum with an interesting history. It's located in the SoMa neighborhood on Market Street, and was called the Superb Art Museum Of America originally. This was founded in 2011 by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, a pretty interesting and strange person. He was an artist who believed he was the reincarnation of the Buddha Vajradhara, crazy. The museum at first only featured art by him. A lot of the art is Asian. The fact there's already the Asian Art Museum makes this place seem like it's redundant. Even so, it has a pretty good collection. There's not nearly as much as other museums, but for one that recently began, this is an okay amount to be honest. Cool museum to look through and see lots of things that are interesting and enjoyable. It's even got an interesting history, thanks to the silly man who created it. There's mostly Asian art it seems, but there's some by European artists among others.