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Asian Art Museum
The Artist
1. Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum is home to a world-renowned collection of more than 18,000 asian art treasures spanning 6000 years of history. Explore the works which bring to life the past, while serving as a catalyst for new art, new creativity, and new thinking. And, don’t miss one of the best museum gift stores in the city.
"One of my favorite museums to visit is the San Francisco Asian Art Museum. Where else can you see classical sculptures of Ganesha and Vishnu right alongside comic book pages from master manga artist, Osamu Tezuka. It’s surprising and eclectic exhibitions like this that make me keep coming back to the Asian" - Sanjay Patel, Animator, Pixar
2. SFMOMA Artists Gallery
SFMOMA Artists Gallery at Fort Mason features work by Bay area artists at all levels in their career for sale or rent to own. Building A, Fort Mason Center. 415.441.4777. artistsgallery@sfmoma.org. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
3. Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum presents the real story of Walt Disney, the man, told by him and others who knew him well. Located in the Presidio of San Francisco in a former U.S. Army base three buildings that house the Museum are on the National Register of Historic Places and offer unparalleled views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
4. SFO Aviation Museum & Library and Exhibitions
As the first cultural institution of its kind to be located in an airport, the SFO Aviation Museum & Library and Exhibitions feature galleries, changing exhibitions and permanent installations throughout every terminal at SFO International Airport. Visit on your way to or from SFO, all areas are free and open to the public based on access to the terminals.
5. Museum gift stores
Museum gift stores offer the perfect collection of artfully selected and crafted items to fit every budget. Visit the Asian, California Academy of Sciences, Cartoon Museum, The CJM, de Young, Exploratorium, Legion of Honor, MoAD, Museum of Craft and Folk Art or SFMOMA (also at SFO) to find you San Francisco memento.
6. City Art Coop
Wander a gallery of diverse artistic mediums and styles, owned and operated by local artists seeking to make art accessible and affordable to all.
828 Valencia Street, between 19th and 20th, 415-970-9900.
7. TCHO Chocolates
Tour San Francisco’s only chocolate factory (one of only a dozen other major manufacturers in the U.S.), TCHO Chocolates located on historic Pier 17 along the Embarcaderro. Founded by a Space Shuttle technologist turned chocolate maker and a industry veteran visit TCHO’s artful showroom and facility.
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