San Francisco Museum Of Modern Art General Admission Ticket

The SF MoMA Boasts a World Class Collection, Special Exhibitions, and Eye-Catching Building! I met with a friend at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco in September 2026. We went especially to see the temporary exhibition with Matisse's "Woman with a Hat" from 1905. The woman in the painting is no looker, and the painting is off-putting: her hat takes up a third of the canvas, and her face is green. I've sure had days when I have felt green like that, so I am not throwing any shade on the subject of this painting. In fact, that's what made her so captivating - she's different. We had purchased advanced tickets for the exhibition. If only I had realized that I could have parked on the roof atop the galleries and saved myself a chunk of change. But, on the bright side, I did get in my steps walking a couple of long city blocks from the Mission Street Garage. The MoMA building itself is very attractive with horizontal stripes on the exterior and large, open gallery spaces in the interior. We enjoyed walking the staircases from floor to floor, but ample elevators are also available. We ate lunch here and had a lovely afternoon. All told, I reckon we spent four hours here and did not begin to see all of the art. I am very glad I went, and I look forward to going again someday and having more time to view the permanent collection.

What an amazing museum! So many wonderful pieces of art- great variety, space to breathe, places to be creative…

Wonderful place to spend a few hours.

I love SFMOMA-I live here and had a staycation day in the city. The exhibits we’re great and the permanent exhibits like the living wall and Eliason Bridge are fantastic

I have been to museums of modern art from east to west coast and cities in between. The San Francisco MoMA had what felt like a very eclectic selection of modern pieces. I particularly loved the works by Warhol and the large-scale objects on display by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. Also fascinating was the exhibition called Ways Of Seeing: Fourteen Artists, which was a series of monographic galleries dedicated to 14 artists whose works reflect a variety of mediums, styles and approaches. If you’re moving along at a good pace you can comfortably see everything the MoMA has to offer in about 2 hours. At $30 a ticket (not including specialty add-on exhibits), it is kind of steep, but you cannot put a price on classic pieces of art that have changed the world. I would recommend this MoMA to anyone, visitor and San Francisco local alike.

Do not miss Matisse! It was amazing!

I walked from the Grand Hyatt and used my GPS. It was a nice walk. The museum is lovely and very bright and dare I say Modern. I really enjoyed the Calder display. The book store/ gift shop is lovely. Plan some time to tour there. I ate lunch in the museum cafe. Nice coffees and simple sandwich- very good.

If you use viator to purchase your tickets that amount can not be credited towards annual membership.

My mom and I just visited SFMOMA for the new Henri Matisse exhibit. What a gem! There were so many wonderful, world-famous works of art displayed as they were originally shown in 1900s Paris. It was especially interesting to learn about Matisse and the Stein family. Such an amazing period in history. In addition to the exhibit, we enjoyed works by Hockney, Rivera, Warhol, Lichtenstein, and many others. It’s a very important collection that you won’t want to miss if you’re visiting San Francisco. And the bookstore is awesome!

Seven stories but exhibition to level five only. As two galleries were closed, the reception helped ensure that I could return to view them when they are opened gratis (guess she didn’t know I was a tourist). Must say that some galleries were absolutely fabulous, while others were okay. You can take photos for remembrance. Quite a good deal for the price ($15). Should be able to spend about 45 minutes here.

The Museum of modern are is enjoyable but many of the floors are closed. Overall worth it and you need a few hours.

The collection is impressive, especially if you’re into contemporary and abstract pieces, although some sections felt a bit repetitive after a while... The space itself is beautiful... lots of natural light, clean design, and plenty of room to actually take in the artwork without feeling rushed.

SF Moma is undergoing some modifications to exhibits and interior. We opted not to take the KAWS tour on the 4th floor, so really only saw exhibits on Floor 5, 3 and 1. Not enough for me as an NYC MOMA visitor to explore. The Suzanne Jackson exhibit was amazing - loved learning about her and her process. Lovely building and close to FANG (great restaurant) but was helpful to have tickets that would be good until June 2026. Great for kids, and loved the outdoor sculpture space.

Some amazing pieces and thought provoking conversation staters - amazing building and great fun. Kaws family exhibition was great fun!

Visiting the KAWS: FAMILY show at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) was legit one of the most fun, unexpected art experiences I’ve had in a while. This isn’t just another museum exhibition — it’s a full-on cultural moment that connects deeply with everyone, not just the art crowd.  From the minute you step in, you’re hit with over 100 pieces spanning KAWS’s three-decade journey — paintings, drawings, sculptures, design collabs, toy objects — a real breadth that shows how this artist lives between worlds: fine art, street culture, design, and pop emotional language. The mix is playful, thoughtful, and genuinely accessible without ever feeling dumbed down.  The centerpiece — the FAMILY sculpture — is more than eye candy. Seeing Companion, BFF, and CHUM together, posed like a tight-knit family, makes you feel something real: warmth, connection, maybe a little nostalgia. It’s a bold move to take what feels like pop culture and give it emotional gravity, but KAWS pulls it off.  Don’t miss the rooftop HOLIDAY: SAN FRANCISCO giant inflatable: a massive COMPANION that makes the city itself part of the art. It’s clever, inviting, and totally share-worthy — great for photos but also a genuine reminder that art doesn’t have to be intimidating to matter.  Bottom line: Whether you’re a die-hard art fan or just out for something creative and memorable in SF, this show delivers. It’s fresh, it’s bold, and it’s a great example of how a museum can break the mold and make modern art feel alive and relevant. 

A beautiful example of fine artwork that gave everyone a sense of purpose. Really inspiring and thoughtful pieces of art work.

Easy to redeem. No issues using the voucher. I went to the second floor ticket area, got my ticket and went inside.

The visit to MOMA was good. The building itself is an interesting space. The collection of modern art is extensive and we saw some artists work for the first time.

This is an amazing museum! Spread over 7 floors, I spent around 3.5 hours here, and you could spend longer. Fantastic displays of modern and contemporary art, with both permanent and temporary exhibits, despite it's size, the museum is easy to get around. Current exhibits include works by Suzanne Jackson, Kara Walker and Paul Klee/Ray Johnson. SF MOMA also has the USA's largest living wall, and there are great views of SF, from the various terraces around the place. For $30, it is definitely value for money.

Fantastic experience, lovely environment, welcoming for children. Lots of outstanding exhibits including sculptures.

A lot here is not of any interest whatsoever. Anselm Kiefer’s work is worth seeing as is the frail tapestry work on the top floor. Otherwise, what a waste of good space

SFMOMA is an incredible museum. I spent about three hours there—there was so much great work and interactive art experiences. I especially loved all of the astonishing textile artwork on display! The staff was delightful and helpful when I had a question.

There are some truly amazing exhibitions here. Very easy to get to and get around. Not expensive. Great Museum shop. Well worth a visit - both young and old will enjoy. We went mid week towards end of day - so it wasn’t overly crowded.

Easy to navigate, thoughtfully presented. Enjoyed the art and background information. Wonderful collection. The atmosphere was somewhat tainted by a garishly dressed woman who, against the rules, set up a tripod videoing herself looking at the art and talked into the phone while videoing the photos. Luckily she was called out by an observant security person.

If you're interested in the colors, forms, and emotions of art this is the place to visit in San Francisco! The exhibits were beautifully displayed and thought provoking.

A top art gallery of the world. Great to see so many families there when we visited. The exhibition spaces are indeed spacious. The standing collection is excellent with many of my favourites, Warhol and Lichtenstein to name just two. Excellent Cafe too. If I lived in San Fran I'd be a member! Tip Start from the top

I enjoyed the Asawa retrospective, especially the lithographs. Explored the other floors, was helpful to be able to charge my phone in the lounge. Wonderful gallery

Good museum for lovers of abstract expressionism and abstract art. The post WWII Germany exhibit was also interesting. I added on the Ruth Asawa exhibit and found it interesting and worth the additional charge. You can spend hours there. The 5th floor cafe was good. Get there before noon to avoid a line. The only part I found lacking was the gift shop that had more general and few museum specific items.

SFMOMA is a great museum and a must-visit for modern art lovers. The temporary exhibitions are always impressive and well-curated. You can easily spend anywhere from two hours to a full day exploring the galleries. The ticket price is $30, which feels reasonable for the experience. I loved it!

Whenever we visit San Francisco we look forward to checking out the newest exhibitions as well as their permanent ones since it’s always such a joyous and intellectually stimulating experience. There is a fascinating photography exhibition: Around Group f.64: Legacies and Counterhistories in Bay Area Photography. The premise is that a few ( now) world renowned photographers met in 1932 and decided to focus their efgorts at mimicking painers by creating photographs that looked like great art. The exhibition ends in June. Check it out!

My wife and I decided to go to this museum for the Amy Sherald exhibit. She is an amazing artist and her technique is very forward thinking in my view. Enjoyed all her paintings on display. The museum is quite large and has 6 floors encompassing many different artists and themes. I must admit I did not care for some but most I enjoyed. Had lunch at the restaurant on level one and it was good. Spent over 4 hours in total.

Well, first of all, I thought the museum of modern arts was going to be something super awesome like the Smithsonian, but the first two top floors are just a bunch of squares are rectangles. I was so disappointed. I was really looking forward to bringing back some cool pictures for my students. But I still will never understand why a square is interesting or a rectangle standing up on its side. I don’t care who the artist was it still boring. So if you’re looking for something interesting I would stay on the bottom two floors. I think it was the bottom two floors where we got to see a Diego Rivera and a Frida and some other really really cool stuff. Overall I would not go back again and there is no way I would pay them $30 again. If you’ve never seen modern art before, just know that you’re looking at a lot of squares and rectangles. I was really disappointed. The only reason we stayed was because we paid the $30.

Lots of cool paintings and artists, including Frida Kalo. You should bring kids if they have a good attention span otherwise it can get boring for them. It was very unique. If you love art this is for you.

I had a few hours to spare on my last morning in San Francisco so made a beeline for SF MOMA. We only had 90 minutes to dash around but it was doable and we saw practically everything there was to see; though of course not really taking the time to read everything. Aside, I do wish museums would do a quick-timed discounted ticket with a beeper to let you know when your time is up to leave so that folks with limited time can whiz around without having to pay full price. Even if they charged $10 for a 2-hour ticket first thing at opening and last thing before closing, they'd still be making money....and perhaps more from the folks deterred by wasting money on a general admission ticket when they don't have the time to truly appreciate it all. We saw Yayoi Kusama's Pumpkin which had a room to itself as well as her Infinity Mirror room titled: Dreaming of Earth's Sphericity, I would Offer My Love. There were some amazing Andy Warhol pieces plus beautiful works by Richard Artschwager, Gerhard Richter, Cady Noland, Robert Colescott and Roy Lichtenstein just to name a few faves. There was a whole collection using various materials by Anselm Kiefer which I enjoyed! Do remember to visit the outdoor spaces too! I loved the bronze Big big Penny and Robert Indiana's LOVE in the Sculpture garden on the 5th Floor as well as a large piece by Alexander Calder next to the Living green wall on the 3rd floor patio. Not to be missed! The museum shop is one of the best-stocked and I only wish my suitcase had space to take something to display back home. You can visit the shop without visiting the museum. Lovely experience and highly recommend it for all art-lovers!

Best modern art museum I've ever visited. Several floors, lots of interactive stuff, amazing Yayoi Kusama installation. Bonus: kids under 18 are free!

Worst art gallery ever. Half the paintings are just some person scribbling with no meaning. Waste of money and time. Do better

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.

I'll start off by saying that Art Museums are not my thing. I have this 4 stars because I know it's a great art museum even if I don't enjoy all the exhibits. This place is huge! 7 floors. Easy to kill an hour or two here. Wide open spaces and thought-provoking art in a wide range of styles. A treat for almost all the senses.

Big and diverse. If you are not a member a four hour stay would not cover it all. Friendly docents, peaceful architecture and tons to see

So amazing !! The highlight of my trip !! I can’t wait to go back again and again !! Thank you for this amazing experienced !!

Absolutely wonderful art work throughout, if you like contemporary art. We were in awe by their amazing 6th floor which featured modern German artists. Terrific collection of about 8 Anselm Kiefers, as well as others. A real surprise was this German woman artist who did this outstanding series of photos about fans for featuring about 6 music groups like the Grateful Dead, Abba, Britney Spears--so interesting how that came about. We weren't impressed with their sculpture gallery--was expecting so much more. Rreally enjoyed their 2nd floor, which is free to the public. Some really terrific pieces in there. Don't miss this one!

25 USD gets you into what is probably the best museum in town. We spent over 2 hours enjoying the modern art displays throughout the museum, which vary from stunning to bizarre. Skip the Grace restaurant in the museum, as it's expensive and the food isn't great.

We loved it we learned so much and stopped at every piece I'm an artist myself so I showed my partner which pieces I love and why and he did the same for me. The food was good just wish there was more of it but it was to be expected. Loved the museum as a whole!

We thoroughly enjoyed the museum and the value! All staff were helpful. The facility was clean. We saw a variety of things!

SFMOMA was absolutely gorgeous to walk through. I particularly enjoyed the 5th floor because of its interactive nature and it made you reflect while enjoying the scene.

A great afternoon with family. I would recommend this for an afternoon out. We loved seeing all of the exhibitions and different art styles.

The museum has a modern design, and is located nearby the W hotel. It has a total of seven floors, each having about 60 or so modern artworks. Floor 1 and 5 both have a cafe, and floor seven has a terrace.

We traveled on a rainy weekend, so this was perfect for us--much to see, there is also a restaurant on site as is a coffee shop. Tickets were reasonable as was the price for parking. We strolled through the museum leisurely for 6 hours, there is much to see. Museum is located downtown, in a 6-story building, and parking is underground-arrive early because it does get crowded.

Besides the art shown at the complex, I really loved the concept and architectural style of the Museum. A must visit while in town.