Julie Mehretu

Experience the Magic of San Francisco’s Art Scene at SFMOMA

Discover SFMOMA's diverse art collections, exhibitions, and events. Explore 50,000+ works across 7 floors, from photography to sculpture. Plan your visit to San Francisco's cultural gem.

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is more than a space for appreciating creative pieces — it’s a thriving cultural center that has delivered unforgettable experiences since its founding in 1935. Today, you can draw inspiration from the 50,000-plus works displayed throughout SFMOMA’s seven floors, from ceramics and sculpture to painting and photography. And the artistry doesn’t stop at the galleries: SFMOMA’s calendar is packed with year-round interactive programs and special events.

No matter what artsy adventure you’re looking to delight in, you’ll find it here. Learn more about SFMOMA’s offerings.

Exhibitions, Installations & Projects

Diego Rivera paintings on display.

Permanent Exhibitions

Discover collections from revolutionary powerhouses like Diego Rivera, Andy Warhol, Georgia O’Keeffe and others in numerous permanent exhibitions, installations and projects. Gaze at an array of masterpieces, like glowing neon signs, 20th-century abstract paintings and experimental design.

As one of the first American museums to recognize photography as an artistic medium, SFMOMA boasts Pritzker Center for Photography, the largest space permanently dedicated to photography in any United States art museum.

Temporary Exhibitions

Admire one — or all — of SFMOMA’s rotating exhibitions and installations, featuring newer and well-known talent alike. Shows like Yayoi Kusama: Aspiring to Pumpkin’s Love, the Love in My Heart (through October 2025), Fortuna and the Immortality Garden (Machine) (through spring 2026) and Olafur Eliasson: One-way colour tunnel (ongoing) feature thought-provoking works and sensory experiences that immerse visitors in the artists’ unique visions.

Events & Programs

A woman, seated on a bench, looks at a piece of contemporary light art at SF MOMA in San Francisco.
SF MOMA is one of dozens of museums to explore in San Francisco.

There’s always something exciting going on at SFMOMA. Keep an eye on their free-days calendar and events calendar for upcoming happenings, like family-friendly activities and special programs. Color and draw with the little ones on Second Sundays or embark on a scavenger hunt during Free Family Days, a kid-centric way to enjoy the museum’s attractions. Witness performances inspired by the latest exhibitions and learn about different cultures on Free Community Days, which spotlight the diversity woven into the fabric of SFMOMA.

Beyond the museum walls, explore San Francisco to discover ways SFMOMA has infused the community with art. Dive into a rich creative scene by perusing design fairs, jamming out to a DJ’s tunes or cheering on drag performers at SFMOMA programs that partner with local organizations.

Exterior shot of SFMOMA