San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Galleries full of classic and modern paintings and sculptures in this museum. It certainly has a lot to check out. The San Francisco Museum Of Modern Art is where to see stuff by some of the most famous artists of the world. Has plenty by local and not as popular artists. You just have to pay a lot to get in but there's ways to get around it though.

A lot of things to see in here. It's known for having long lines to get in. This is certainly one of the main attractions in this part of the city so it's expected though. Bad thing is the admission. It's about $30 for an adult at the regular price. Even so, you can find a way cheaper. Include this in a bundle you can get online and you can save some. Has a long and interesting history. The museum was founded in 1935 and was located in the War Memorial Veterans Building, starting off with a collection donated by Albert M. Bender, and expanded through the years. A year later it had an exhibition by Henri Matisse, and it also established its photography collection, making it one of the first museums to recognize photography as a fine art. In 1945 it was the site of Jackson Pollock's first solo museum exhibition. The museum wanted to expand, but had to move into a new building though. Architect Mario Botta was chosen. The new museum was built in SoMa close to the Moscone Convention Center and opened in 1995 to celebrate 60 years. A lot of famous artists are featured. There's works by Frieda Kahlo, Andy Warhol, and many others.

Best collection of modern art in the city. It's a good idea to get a City Pass and you can save a bit while seeing other places. This is closed on Wednesdays.

Truly enjoyed all the exhibits

From engaging Kara Walker installation spitting out fortunes, to quiet Agnes Martin, to mesmerizing Yayoi Kusama, to a sound festival throughout the floors...

SF Moma is fun and kids under 18 get in free!

SFMOMA is a wonderful museum.

I've been lucky enough to enjoy many interesting exhibits here since I was a kid--Walker Evans and Yayoi Kusama's work stand out the most in recent memory. The staff did a great job of getting the many visitors through the timed Kusama exhibit in a friendly and efficient manner. This was not an exception to previous visits; I've found their staff welcoming and helpful every time I've visited.

I enjoy the colorful bridge you can walk through and am drawn to it every time I visit. The cafe has fun outdoor rooftop views, and the food is good. Parking is expensive and a bit of a hassle. I recommend avoiding it if at all possible. If you're sensitive to noise and the sensory experiences that can come with crowds, I recommend visiting on a weekday as they seem to be less busy than on the weekend.

I'm not a huge fan of modern art but I thoroughly enjoyed the SF MOMA! There are lots of interesting pieces and exhibits - many of which challenge perspectives and invoke marvel at the creativity of the artists - I had a great time - very impressive!

The museum is several stories and each level has numerous exhibits of varying art mediums from paintings and drawings to sculptures and photographs and everything in between.

Some of the exhibits are interactive- such as their famous "pumpkin" piece or the popular, colorful retro-bridge you can walk through and look down on the lobby three stories beneath your feet! From the lobby floor you can also look up and see the people walking across - I loved it!

Be sure not to miss out on the art displays in their numerous gardens too - there are some truly unique pieces there. One of them even had several uncanny head sculptures that made you feel like you are walking through a Tim Burton movie lol.

The layout of the exhibits and pieces is very thoughtful and well done - creating a nice flow as you move from space to space and leaving enough room for the crowds to move through easily. There are ample opportunities to sit on benches and contemplate the art laid out before you. Staff were friendly and helpful. They have a cafe with indoor and patio seating on site.

Tickets are $30 for adults at the time of this writing which is a little pricey but there's so much to see and it's so well curated - I'd say the price is justified. Some of the hotels nearby offer their guests free tickets - I stayed at the W by Marriott right next door and they gave me two free tickets so that was a huge score!

Parking in the area is all paid - either street or public garages, is expensive and a huge headache so I recommend avoiding it if at all possible. The surrounding area is a tad sketchy as well and I personally wouldn't want to park on the street. Just be vigilant and careful where you park.

Definitely a great museum stop if you're exploring the city - and especially if you're a fan of modern art.

You know the SF MOMA is free right? Oh wait you didn't know the MOMA is free? Well you may have to have a tiny bit of patience but it's free for you (kids too) every first Thursday of the month! Don't miss it
Their permanent collection has some amazing classics and there is always something else interesting

First time visiting SFMOMA - Really enjoyed ourselves! Seven floors of amazing creative art exhibits. We were particularly drawn to the limited time Art of Noise exhibit which was on the seventh floor. Saw some very classic pieces! Tickets were $30 per person which covered general admission an including the Art of Noise exhibit. Note though that there are some other exhibits that you need separate tickets for.

I came on a Saturday and I was so happy to finally go here.

I came mostly to see Yayoi Kusama and also because I really enjoy museums. There are 5 floors of various exhibits. One of the interesting exhibits was the 'Art Of Noise'. There were so many show/concert covers on the walls along with the development of radios throughout time; including an iPod. The line for Yayoi was long, but I really appreciated that the staff made it efficient for everyone.

Very pretty museum. Great art and a fun way to spend the day. Food was ok but suggest eating before hand.

I need to go earlier next time to catch everything. There were several great exhibits and I didn't get to see everything. I highly recommend a membership for free entrance and a parking discount.

I am not a big museum fan, and came specifically for Yayoi Kusama's Infinite Love exhibit. Her exhibits are whimsical, beautiful, and can be awe-inspiring. Tickets for her exhibits were sold out for the first few months it debuted at the MoMA, but it seems like they are now more readily available, through the end date of September 7, 2024.

We ended up purchasing tickets for a Sunday at 2:30pm, and came early to check out the rest of the exhibits beforehand. My favorites were definitely Olafur Eliasson's One-way Colour Tunnel https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=TR_ZtI6F4nzZ-N9Exdn0qg&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg) and the Yayoi Kusama exhibits. The rest of the modern art was unfortunately wasted on my simpleton brain.

We had to line up to enter the Kusama exhibit area, and the line moved pretty quickly. I believe we were allowed 1 minute in each of the two exhibits. Out of the two exhibits, the Dreaming of Earth's Sphericity, I Would Offer My Love (2023) was my favorite. You enter into a giant box, and are immersed into a different world.

"LOVE IS CALLING (2013), the second room in the presentation -- and one of Kusama's largest and most immersive works -- features a darkened environment illuminated by vividly colored inflatable forms that extend from the floor and ceiling accompanied by the sound of the artist reciting a poem about love." I thought this room was interesting, but you had to dodge around the inflatable forms, and I didn't love it as much as the other exhibits.

Although it's pricey to see ($40), I liked that it included access to the rest of the museum (worth checking out once), and thought it was worth the experience overall. Parking was easy to find in the parking structure next to the museum, and it was surprisingly cheap after validation (I think we paid less than $15 for 2 hours?).