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Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States Phone: +1 415-581-3500About
Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St (between McAllister St and Fulton St), ☎ +1 415 581-3500 (pr@asianart.org, fax: +1 415 581-4700), [6]. Tu-Su 10AM-5PM (with extended evening hours every Th until 9PM) Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Built in 1917, and formerly the old library building, this building is a fantastic blend of "Beaux Arts" and modern design elements. It was designed by renowned architect Gae Aulenti (architect of the Musée d'Orsay, Paris). Inside, you'll find many interesting architectural details including the grand staircase, loggia, vaulted ceilings, the great hall, stone floors, period light fixtures, and inscriptions. The museum is one of the largest and newest museums of Oriental art. It has circa 15,000 artifacts covering 6,000 years of Asian history. The Asian Art Museum hosts many special exhibits as well. First Sunday of every month: Free, Adults: $12, Seniors 65 and older with ID: $8, College students with ID and youths ages 13 through 17: $7, Children 12 and under and SFUSD students with ID: Free, Th evenings at a reduced rate ($5) after 5PM.
