Top rated Art museums in San Francisco

Experience the best that San Francisco has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 16 places from Art museum category.

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Gregangelo's Velocity Arts & Entertainment
Circus
Opulently decorated house, HQ & museum for avant-garde entertainment troupe, with private tours.
4.90 (125 reviews)
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Pier 24 Photography
Art museum
Modern exhibition space features a wide range of fine photography in an open, airy waterfront space.
4.80 (165 reviews)
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Exploratorium
Science museum
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles.
4.70 (7.9K reviews)
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Legion of Honor
Art museum
4,000 years of ancient & European art in a beaux arts building overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.
4.70 (3.8K reviews)
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Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Art museum
👍👍 One of the best museums in the bay! A must see if you want to spend time with art! Exhibits range from realistic, surreal to abstract. They have artifacts from around the world and from many time periods. We were fortunate to see the Obama portraits on display - that in itself is worth the trip! Som...
4.70 (549 reviews)
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Randall Museum
Science museum
Museum with wild-animal exhibits & hands-on experiences for exploring science & the arts.
4.70 (453 reviews)
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Modern art museum
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space.
4.60 (14.2K reviews)
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de Young Museum
Art museum
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park.
4.60 (7.9K reviews)
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Asian Art Museum
Art museum
Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
4.60 (3.7K reviews)
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African American Art & Culture Complex
Cultural center
Venue for emerging artists with gallery exhibits, theater performances & classes for youth & adults.
4.60 (161 reviews)
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Martin Lawrence Galleries
Art museum
Original paintings & limited edition prints from many big-name artists, including Picasso & Warhol.
4.50 (37 reviews)
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Museum of the African Diaspora
Art museum
Exploring the history, culture & art of the African diaspora through varying exhibits & live events.
4.40 (449 reviews)
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International Art Museum of America
Art museum
Nonprofit gallery showing works including paintings & sculptures created by world-class artists.
4.40 (318 reviews)
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The Contemporary Jewish Museum
Art museum
Exhibits cover Jewish history, art & ideas in a beaux-arts-meets-modern space, plus Wise Sons Deli.
4.20 (705 reviews)
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Cartoon Art Museum
Art museum
Tiny museum endowed by Charles Schulz & featuring insightful curation of cartoon & comic-book art.
4.20 (364 reviews)
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Museum of Craft and Design
Art museum
Gallery showcasing a variety of contemporary craft & design work with monthly events & a gift shop.
4.10 (261 reviews)
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