San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
museumModern and contemporary art museum with an internationally recognized collection of over 30,000 works across painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, design, and media arts; known for its large exhibition spaces following a major 2016 expansion. It serves as a leading cultural institution on the U.S. West Coast presenting rotating special exhibitions and public programs.
Upcoming Events (13)
Trevor Paglen: The Lizard People
Artist Trevor Paglen presents The Lizard People in an evening talk at SFMOMA on March 19, 2026, exploring his contemporary practice and themes around imagery and technology.
The Changeover System: A Projector Performance Installation by Gibson + Recoder + Garet
A live projector-based performance installation by Gibson + Recoder + Garet combining experimental film screening and multimedia performance at SFMOMA on Mar 22, 2–4 p.m.
Board of Trustees Public “Sunshine” Meeting
Public Board of Trustees “Sunshine” meeting at SFMOMA on Mar 26, 2026 at noon, an open session focused on museum governance and public transparency.
(Re)Constructing History: Live
Live contemporary performance at SFMOMA on Mar 26, 2026 exploring themes of reconstructing history as part of the museum's program.
MAKE! with SCRAP: Alejandro Cartagena Transportation Drawings
Family-friendly MAKE! with SCRAP workshop at SFMOMA on Mar 29, 2026 exploring Alejandro Cartagena's transportation drawings through hands-on drawing and art-making activities—check museum admission and registration details.
Artist Talk: Samia Halaby
San Francisco's SFMOMA hosts an artist talk with Samia Halaby, offering insights into her contemporary practice. The session pairs Halaby's studio work with a moderated discussion inside the museum, inviting reflection on current art-making, representation, and visual culture in a gallery setting.
Performing Abstraction: Samia Halaby with Members of the Kronos Quartet
An imaginative live collaboration at SFMOMA pairing artist Samia Halaby with the Kronos Quartet for an abstract music performance, marrying visual art concepts with contemporary string repertoire in a museum setting. Two showings at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Artist Talk: Carla Williams
Artist Carla Williams presents an in-person talk about her work and practice at SFMOMA on Apr 4, 2026, a public museum program for visitors and art audiences.
MAKE! with SCRAP: Spiders
Join SCRAP for MAKE! with SCRAP: Spiders at SFMOMA for a hands-on workshop where families craft spider-inspired art from recycled materials. Explore textures and creating techniques in a vibrant museum setting, and leave with a unique spider-themed keepsake.
Family Studio: Circus Animals
Join a hands-on family studio at SFMOMA for Circus Animals. Kids and caregivers explore circus-inspired artworks, make playful pieces, and learn about modern art through guided, kid-friendly activities in a famous downtown museum.
Reimagined: The Fisher Collection at 10 Opening Weekend
Opening weekend for “Reimagined: The Fisher Collection at 10” at SFMOMA (Apr 18–19, 2026), a new exhibition program celebrating and reinterpreting works from the Fisher Collection with special museum programming.
Art Bash 2026
Art Bash 2026 returns to SFMOMA for an after-hours celebration of contemporary art. Explore dynamic galleries, hear artists and curators, and enjoy music and social mixing in the museum’s iconic spaces. A stylish, immersive night for art lovers.
3.San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
SFMOMA in San Francisco showcases 33,000 works of contemporary art across painting, photography, design and media arts in a Mario Botta + Snøhetta–designed space with large public areas and the country’s largest living wall.