SFMOMA
San Francisco's Modern Art Showcase
About
SFMOMA's rooftop garden offers a scenic escape in the Financial District. The museum excels at making modern art accessible; its audio guide includes videos and interactive features. The collection highlights West Coast modern art, with recent exhibitions like the 75th anniversary show drawing visitors in for a full day. It's a key stop for gay arts in San Francisco.
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What people say
29 community ratings.
From the community
“good place to go and relax”
I had a membership and really enjoyed stopping by on random days to relax and take in the art. I loved going there and plan to renew my membership soon.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Excellent West Coast view on modern art”
I'm not an art expert, so I rely on museums to be engaging and educational with clear explanations alongside the artwork. SFMOMA does this really well; their audio guide is outstanding, and calling it just an audio guide undersells it since it includes videos and interactive elements with the audio. The collection is top-notch, as you'd expect, giving a solid overview of modern art and what makes the West Coast style unique, especially in the current 75th anniversary exhibition. Just plan to spend a lot of time there—it held my attention for the whole day.
A guest · Over a year ago
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