Asian Art Museum
The Verdict
"Don't miss the rooftop terrace."
What you need to know
A comprehensive Asian art collection in Civic Center, holding over 18,000 works, from ancient jade to contemporary installations.
The museum occupies the former San Francisco Main Library, a 1917 Beaux-Arts building designed by George Kelham that sits across from City Hall; Italian architect Gae Aulenti led the seismic renovation and conversion. Admission is free on the first Sunday of every month, and the rooftop terrace shows rotating art installations.
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