I’ll be honest: Until now, I was disappointed in our MOMA. Small, with cramped museum spaces and a design that seemed more about itself than about showcasing art, it wasn’t world-class enough for a destination city. But in 2016, after a 3-year closure for renovation and expansion, SFMOMA is a positively spectacular museum. It begins with 45,000 square feet of art-filled public space, all free of charge. But pay the (admittedly steep) entry fee, and you’ll be able to explore a maze of rooms and floors featuring ongoing, temporary, and showcase exhibitions. You’ll typically find at least one multimedia or experiential exhibit. Adults and children alike will enjoy PlaySFMOMA, a museum initiative supporting the creation of artist-made games—recent examples range from a pop-up virtual reality arcade to experimental art games and an art game laboratory. As in the past, the gift shop holds finds worth buying, but the cafe has taken a turn for the better, transformed into a ground-level Manhattan-chic lounge with a menu designed by chef Cory Lee of nearby Benu, plus a light-washed upstairs restaurant that reminds me of the dining room at NYC’s MOMA—and that’s a good thing.
San Francisco› Attraction
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
151 Third St (2 blocks south of Market St., across from Yerba Buena Gardens)
Our Rating
Hours
Thurs 10am–9pm, Fri–Tues 10am–5pm, closed Wed
Transportation
Streetcar: F. BART: Powell or Montgomery
Phone
415/357-4000
Prices
Adults $25, seniors 65+ $22, ages 19–24 (with ID) $19, 18 and under free
Web site
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)

Map
151 Third St San FranciscoNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.