SFMOMA
San Francisco, CA 94103-3107
Phone: (415) 357-4000
- Cross Street:
- Howard Street
- Hours:
- Winter: Mon-Tue, Fri-Sun 11am-5:45pm, Thu 11am-8:45pm, Summer: Mon-Tue, Fri-Sun 10am-5:45pm, Thu 10am-8:45pm
Editorial Review for SFMOMA – by Harry Roche
In Short
The museum's digs--Mario Botta's fab, post-modern jewel with the brick facade and striped oculus skylight--is a work of art in itself. In addition to showcasing its far-ranging permanent collection and hosting traveling blockbusters, it's also a hot spot for the latest digital and high-tech installations. While any fine arts establishment would kill for Matisse's "Femme au Chapeau," SFMOMA has it. The museum's crown jewel now keeps company alongside heavyweight works by Duchamp, Magritte, Rothko and Rauschenberg.
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Insider Tips
When to GoAdmission is free on the first Tuesday of every month. Docent-led tours are free with admission and conducted daily (except Wednesdays); call (415) 947-1292 for times.
Save MoneyOn Thursday nights after 6pm, admission is half-price.
Know Before You GoImmediately proceed to the Learning Lounge on the museum's second floor. You'll get more from your visit if you browse the interactive learning resources and online information about exhibitions before you stroll the museum.
User Reviews for SFMOMA
10/14/2006 Posted by dewalker
The Rothko is impressive but the permanent collection suffers from lack of depth- ONE minor Pollock, ONE Brancusi, two (?) Matisse, etc. etc. Dare I say too much photography? What's the deal with all the fuzzy Daguerotypes? Far too many TV-monitor-in-a-dark-room with dissonant audio type exhibitions. The visiting exhibits can be very good.
10/08/2002 Posted by megananderegg
SFMOMA is always changing; the permanent collection and the traveling exhibitions are rotated to make every visit to the museum unique and fun, even if the visitor has been there many times. Great deal!
Pros: cool building, exhibits are fun, good cafe
Cons: lots of stairs
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