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Museum Hours
Thu: 1–8 PM
Fri–Mon: 10 AM–5 PM
Tue–Wed: Closed
Location
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415.581.3500
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Asian Art Museum Gala: A New Dawn

As dawn heralds the promise of new beginnings, the Asian Art Museum invites you to an inspiring celebration of new possibilities, the museum's exciting evolution, and the inaugural year of The Barbara Bass Bakar Director & CEO, Soyoung Lee.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

5:30 PM1 AM
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin Street, San Francisco

 

5:30 PM | Gala Cocktail Reception & Seated Dinner
         Bogart Court | East West Bank Art Terrace
         Includes access to the Dream Party premium lounge and the After Party

8 PM | Dream Party
          Bogart Court | Bowes Court | Dodson Loggia | Samsung Hall 

10 PM | After Party
          Bogart Court | Bowes Court | Dodson Loggia

 

Proceeds from the gala play a vital role in supporting the Asian Art Museum’s mission to celebrate, preserve, and promote Asian and Asian American art and cultures for local and global audiences. 

Questions? Contact [email protected]


Gala Dinner Sponsorships & Tickets

5:30 PM | Cocktail Reception
7:00 PM | Seated Dinner
9:00 PM | Dinner concludes
Includes access to the Dream Party premium lounge and the After Party

Buy Dinner Table or Tickets

First Light Sponsor
$100,000 | Table for 12
$93,040 tax-deductible*
  • Gala cocktail reception and seated dinner for 12 guests  
  • Premier dinner table location
  • Premier sponsor placement in all Gala materials
  • Includes Dream Party and After Party with exclusive premium lounge access for your guests, plus four additional After Party tickets
  • Up to 50% of this table sponsorship is eligible to be paid with a DAF
    (Contact [email protected] to coordinate)
Aurora Sponsor
$50,000 | Table for 10
$44,200 tax-deductible*
  • Gala cocktail reception and seated dinner for 10 guests
  • Premium sponsor placement in all Gala materials
  • Includes Dream Party and After Party with exclusive premium lounge access for your guests, plus two additional After Party tickets  
Horizon Sponsor
$30,000 | Table for 6
$26,520 tax-deductible*
  • Gala cocktail reception and seated dinner for 6 guests
  • Sponsor listing in all Gala materials
  • Includes Dream Party and After Party with exclusive premium lounge access for your guests
Individual Ticket
$5,000
$4,420 tax-deductible*
  • Gala cocktail reception and seated dinner
  • Includes Dream Party and After Party with exclusive premium lounge access  

*Donor-Advised Fund: In accordance with IRS regulations on Donor Advised Funds (DAF), the museum is not able to accept DAF payments for Gala tickets, as tickets fall under the category of good and services. For more information, please consult with your financial and/or tax advisor.


Dream Party and After Party Tickets

Buy Party Tickets

Dream Party Premium
$500 | 8 PM–1 AM
$325 tax-deductible*

Join us for an extraordinary evening where the Asian Art Museum transforms into a vibrant celebration featuring unlimited cocktails, live music, dancing, and interactive artist installations alongside stunning exhibitions. 

Premium tickets include exclusive lounge access with specialty cocktails and private entertainment.

Dream Party
$250 | 8 PM–1 AM
$125 tax-deductible*

Join us for an extraordinary evening where the Asian Art Museum transforms into a vibrant celebration featuring unlimited cocktails, live music, dancing, and interactive artist installations alongside stunning exhibitions. 

After Party
$150 Non-Member | $99 Member | 10 PM–1 AM

Party with us at the Asian Art Museum where you can sip drinks, dance to DJ beats, and explore the opening of our Fall exhibition in an electric night of art, music, and good vibes!

*Donor-Advised Fund: In accordance with IRS regulations on Donor Advised Funds (DAF), the museum is not able to accept DAF payments for Gala tickets, as tickets fall under the category of good and services. For more information, please consult with your financial and/or tax advisor.


Event Information

Event Schedule

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin Street, San Francisco

5:30 PM | Gala Cocktail Reception & Seated Dinner
         Bogart Court | East West Bank Art Terrace
         Includes access to the Dream Party premium lounge and the After Party

8 PM | Dream Party
          Bogart Court | Bowes Court | Dodson Loggia | Samsung Hall 

10 PM | After Party
          Bogart Court | Bowes Court | Dodson Loggia

1 AM | All Events Conclude

Attire

Black-tie or Formal Cultural Attire

Valet

For Gala Dinner guests and Dream Party Premium guests:

Complimentary valet parking is located on the east side of Larkin Street, directly in front of the Asian Art Museum. Please drive north on Larkin Street toward McAllister Street.

Rideshare

If you are arriving via a rideshare app, please use 200 Larkin Street as your destination address.

Check-In Process

Guest registration is located at the main entrance of the Asian Art Museum—Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture, while coat check will be available for all guests in Bowes Court.

21+ To Drink

Please bring your photo ID if you wish to order alcoholic beverages from the bars.

Immersive Lighting

Please note that the immersive lighting system located in some areas of the museum includes moving lights, which could trigger a response in some individuals.

Accessibility

The Asian Art Museum is accessible and welcoming to all. Please find detailed information listed on our Accessibility page. If you require further ADA consideration, please let us know at [email protected].


2025 Gala Host Committee

GALA CHAIR
Lillian Chun

GALA COMMITTEE
Varsha Rao
Vijay Shriram

HOST COMMITTEE
Vaishali Chadha
Huifen Chan
Claudine Cheng
Thao Dodson
Fred Levin
Hema Sareen Mohan
Anjali Pichai
Akiko Yamazaki
Salle Yoo

Questions? Contact [email protected]

 

For information on custom sponsorship packages and ways to engage your company’s brand, contact [email protected].