Customer Reviews

The Au Ho-Nien (歐豪年) special exhibition (ending 8/18/2019) is very enticing. It included works covering almost fifty years time span and many genres. The artist showed his skill in calligraphy and poetry besides brush painting.

San Francisco has so many museums it is easy to overlook this one. But don’t! Everything about it is inspiring! The building itself is gorgeous (now undergoing renovations) and the exhibits breath-takingly displayed. The serenity of rooms is stunning. We went specifically for special exhibit: “Japanese Tattoo/Woodblock Prints” and it was eye-opening and gorgeous. I often go to Asian just to have lunch in cafe. Sit outside and it is real treat. And gift shop is stunning. Great for gift buying. Can’t recommend enough

I enjoy museums and have been here a few times. I brought my son and he is still slightly too young to appreciate the art in a comprehensive way. The museum does have a children's play room and we spent significant time there and did enjoy the selection of hands on crafts available (my kid and I drew and made fans in both the Asian and Western tradition).

Very interesting museum, well organized with lot of space to see the exhibits and a very big collection of art crafts from all over Asia. The temporary exhibitions are also worth it. It is a very important tribute to Asia and all the people who brought their cultural heritage to the SF Bay. The prices may be a little high (25 USD for an adult) but it is mostly the case in the USA where cultural visits are expensive. The second floor was in complete renovation, so we missed a third of the museum. The museum management could have at least offer some reduction.

Great assortment of artwork. Second floor gallery is closed until end of 2019. Still a good 2-3 hour trip. The tattoo exhibit (special exhibit) was interesting and a large space.

A gorgeous museum with really interesting exhibitions. I went to see Tattoos in Japanese Prints. This exhibition was organized by MFA-Boston but was perfect for the Asian Art Museum. Everything was put into historical context, and I learned a lot. They also included some contemporary context of how Japanese-style tattooing manifests in the San Francisco area, including particular tattooists and examples of their work. Admission pricing is a little on the high side, but with stellar exhibitions, it’s worth it. The admissions staff is kind and welcoming. Highly recommended.

The permanent exhibition is a real gem. They mark their best masterpieces by giving each a special central display in the room - and these are really quite exquisite, from ancient Chinese bronzes to more recent jade work etc. Shame the second floor was closed for reconstruction (until Nov 2019), I guess I will have to come back. Overall, a very pleasant visit, it's definitely a museum that's worth seeing.

Loved the place for the it's meamorizing collection of art that is cease to amaze. A lot of the displayed items where over 2500 years old! I didn't know such items could even survive that long. This museum is surely a hidden paradise for any history buff's out there. Inside anyone, could learn of the Asian sculptures that would be equivalent to the classical Greek and Roman creation of the same time.

Nice museum. Museum website and other kid sites wrote that there was a family event the day we went but no museum worker knew about it. Saw several young children roaming the exhibits so I knew I wasn't the only one who thought there was an event. Second floor with the cool stuff is closed right now. Wait till it reopens.

A bit pricey, but worth every penny! Also, military and their family always gets free admission! When I went the second floor featuring Korean, Chinese, and Japanese art was closed, although they did have two special exhibits, one of which was on Japanese tattoos. The top floor was astonishing. It had old old art. Breathtaking pieces. I am no art efficiency, but I do love art, and I could not rush this because it was astonishing. It had religious art from Tibet all the way to Persia. Calligraphy, Pottery, Sculptures, Weapons, you name it.