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Asian Art Museum vs San 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
Asian Art Museum
9 / 10
200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Fodor's 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 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 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 Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The finest collection of Asian art in the nation." Full review
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"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
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
9 / 10
151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Concierge 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 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 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 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 Not For Tourists
"Mario Botta-designed modern art museum. Check out the new rooftop sculpture garden."
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