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Asian Art MuseumvsSan Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Both are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) scores slightly better than Asian Art Museum. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) comes in at 96 with accolades from 11 sources like Time Out, Condé Nast Traveler and Afar Magazine.
Asian Art Museum
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Frommer's
200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Fodor's "You don't have to be a connoisseur of Asian art to appreciate a visit to this splendid museum, whose monumental exterior conceals a light, open, and welcoming space." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Imaginations race from ancient Persian miniatures to cutting-edge Japanese fashion through three floors spanning 6000 years of Asian arts." Full review
Not For Tourists "Extensive Asian art collection in the old Beaux Arts style library building--a little claustrophobic in the galleries, but well worth your time."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The finest collection of Asian art in the nation." Full review
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Tea ceremonies are held twice a month in the Japanese tea room.
Where "Home to more than 18,000 exquisite art objects spanning 6,000 years of history and culture throughout Asia, this museum is one of the largest in the Western Hemisphere devoted exclusively to Asian art." Full review
Time Out "Indonesian shadow puppets, Hindi sculpture, sacred texts from the Ming Dynasty and a complete, authentic teahouse imported from Kyoto are among the 18,000 artworks and artifacts." Full review
Afar Magazine "The regularly rotating displays mean that you're likely to see different pieces on your next trip. Temporary and traveling exhibitions cover Asian art from the classic to the contemporary" Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "An American institution with works from across the Asian continent, with works that span sculpture, painting, calligraphy, metalwork, and more." Full review
Frommer's "The largest collection of Asian art in the United States, this stellar museum boasts over 18,000 treasures from Asian countries as varied as China, Tibet, India, and The Middle East" Full review
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
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151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Concierge "This architecturally arresting black, gray, and white museum... has five floors of 20th-century art, including works by Matisse, Pollock, Georgia O'Keeffe, Diego Rivera, and Ansel Adams."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) was destined from its start in 1935 to become an eclectic, unconventional museum." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has been the premier West Coast spot for modern art since 1935, with over 27,000 works from Modernists and contemporary artists." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Currently under construction until 2016... the museum's collection is on display in galleries and museums throughout the Bay Area." Full review
Not For Tourists "Mario Botta-designed modern art museum. Check out the new rooftop sculpture garden."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"San Francisco's premier showcase for modern art is housed in a delightful building." Full review
Afar Magazine "In addition to the main exhibition, the museum always displays supplementary art and photography exhibitions, which are almost always amazing. " Full review
Where "After a three-year hiatus, SFMOMA has unveiled a Snøhetta-led expansion that makes it the largest modern art space in the nation." Full review
Time Out "More than 30,000 internationally acclaimed paintings, sculptures and performance art pieces from contemporary and modern artists." Full review
Fodor's "One of the largest modern art museums in the country and the revitalized anchor of the Yerba Buena arts district...the museum displays only a portion of its more than 33,000-work collection " Full review
