Museum

Asian Art Museum

Civic Center and Tenderloin, San Francisco

Address

200 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102

Source: asianart.org, checked 12 Nov 2026.

Asian Art Museum front lit at night with a colonnade in Civic Center, San Francisco — Photo: Dale Cruse - 12M views / Flickr (CC BY 4.0)

Museum on Larkin Street whose collection spans Asian art. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Time needed 2 to 3 hours

Best time Weekday afternoon

Rainy day

Insider tip

The museum lists Free First Sundays on its site.

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Smaller local events at and near Asian Art Museum

Mahjong and Mocktails Activities
Thu 12 Nov, Thu 19 Nov, Thu 26 Nov · Asian Art Museum, Civic Center
A Thursday Night evening of mahjong and mocktails at the Asian Art Museum.
from 17:00 · Map · Source: Asian Art Museum
Panel: Mother Jones, 50 Years of Fearless Journalism Activities
Thu 12 Nov · Main Library, Civic Center
Panel listed by San Francisco Public Library at its Main location on 2026-11-12, 18:30 to 19:30.
18:30 to 19:30 · Map · Source: San Francisco Public Library
Performance: Kim Shuck's Poem Jam Celebrates Janice Gould's This Music Theatre and shows
Thu 12 Nov · Main Library, Civic Center
Performance listed by San Francisco Public Library at its Main location on 2026-11-12, 18:00 to 19:15.
18:00 to 19:15 · Map · Source: San Francisco Public Library
Holiday Artisan Market Market
Fri 13 Nov, Sat 14 Nov, Sun 15 Nov · Asian Art Museum, Civic Center
A holiday artisan market at the Asian Art Museum on 13, 14 and 15 November.
from 10:00 · Map · Source: Asian Art Museum · Holiday Artisan Market 2026
City Hall and the Civic Center Activities
Fri 13 Nov · City Hall and the Civic Center, San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from City Hall and the Civic Center.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours

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Nearby

Main Library Landmark · 2 min walk The San Francisco Public Library's main branch on Larkin Street, with a cafe, art on display and study rooms. Civic Center Plazas Park · 2 min walk The plazas around City Hall, programmed by Rec and Park with the Civic Center Community Benefit District, the library and the Asian Art Museum. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Nightlife · 3 min walk Concert and event venue on Grove Street, operated by Another Planet Entertainment. San Francisco City Hall Landmark · 4 min walk The seat of city government on Dr. Brenda's French Soul Food Food · 5 min walk Restaurant at Polk and Eddy serving French soul food. Tenderloin Museum Museum · 5 min walk Small museum at Eddy and Leavenworth about the Tenderloin's history.

Around Civic Center and Tenderloin

City Hall, the Asian Art Museum, the Opera House, the Tenderloin Museum

Civic Center and Tenderloin has 11 places on the map. It runs from City Hall and Van Ness Avenue east to Jones Street and north to O'Farrell Street.

Civic Center and Tenderloin has 11 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 4 bars, 2 landmarks, 2 museums, 1 park or garden, 1 church or cathedral and 1 restaurant. Read the Civic Center and Tenderloin guide.

War Memorial Opera House Nightlife · 6 min walk
Great American Music Hall Nightlife · 7 min walk
Bourbon & Branch Nightlife · 8 min walk
Glide Memorial Church Church · 8 min walk

Good to know

What is the address of Asian Art Museum?: 200 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102.
How long do you need at Asian Art Museum?: Plan for 2 to 3 hours.
When is the best time to visit Asian Art Museum?: Weekday afternoon.

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