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Museum Hours
Thu: 1 PM–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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Members enjoy a gathering at the opening of the Carlos Villa exhibition in 2022.

Membership

An Asian Art membership is your pass to new art experiences. From the serene to the surprising, the ancient to the avant-garde, be inspired by a museum like no other. As a member, you are connected, you are family, you make a difference.

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Benefits

All members enjoy these core benefits:

  • Unlimited free admission
  • Free tickets for all special exhibitions ($25–35 value per ticket)
  • Invitations to member previews for special exhibitions
  • Invitations to monthly virtual events and talks
  • 10% discount at the Cha May Ching Museum Boutique, plus a 20% discount during Member Shopping Days and free shipping on orders of $100 and up
  • 10% discount at the museum’s cafe
  • Discounted parking at the UC Law Parking Garage (up to 4 hours during museum hours)
  • Access to exclusive content and event recordings via the Virtual Member Lounge
  • 20% savings on private group tour docent fee
  • Free audio tours
  • Subscriptions to our members’ magazine and monthly member e-news

Find the Perfect Level for Your Needs

Member
$119
  • All core benefits
  • Unlimited free admission for two adults
  • One member card
  • Fully tax deductible
Member Plus
$179
  • All Member benefits
  • Unlimited free admission for four adults and all children under 18
  • Two member cards
  • One pass that admits two guests
  • $164 is tax deductible
Member Premium
Explore museums across North America with reciprocal benefits and more!
$249
Friend
$500
Patron
$1,000
Rhino Club
For Kids
Add On: $50

Rhino Club — inspired by Reina, the museum’s beloved Chinese bronze rhinoceros — is a membership just for kids! Travel throughout Asia without leaving San Francisco and discover a trove of art treasures that will fascinate and inspire. Through storytelling tours and arts-and-crafts workshops, you’ll learn, play and make art together as a family. Add Rhino Club to any membership level.

Rhino Club members receive:

  • An Explorer’s Activity Pack*
  • A Kid’s Passport, which gets stamped on each visit
  • Invitations to Rhino Club programs
  • One pass that admits two guests
  • $35 is tax deductible

*One Explorer’s Activity Pack is included with each membership. You can purchase additional Packs for $10 each. Activity Packs must be picked up at the membership desk.

 

Artist | Senior | Student | Teacher | Out of Region
We offer a wide range of levels with rewarding benefits for all.
Discounted Price $89

The Asian Art Museum community is budget-friendly with memberships beginning at only $89 annually. You’ll find that most levels pay for themselves in as little as two visits! These discounted levels require proof of eligibility and provide all Member level benefits for you and a guest.

  • Artist
  • Student
  • Senior (age 65+)
  • Teacher
  • Out of Region (200+ miles from museum)
  • Fully tax deductible

Eligibility will be confirmed during membership processing. Contact [email protected] or call 415.581.3740 for more information.

 

Go Beyond the Galleries

Jade Circle
Gain access to the private donor lounge, after-hours entry to major special exhibitions, customized group tours, and more.
From $5,000

Includes special access to events, exhibitions and the private donor lounge.

All core general member benefits plus:

  • Access to the Peterson Room, our private donor lounge
  • Curator One-on-One to learn more about the artworks in your collection
  • Invitation to the annual Chief Curator’s Lecture
  • Invitation to join annual curator-led domestic travel opportunities
  • Customized docent-led tour for 10 guests
  • Invitations to special exhibition openings
  • After-hours access to major special exhibitions
  • Free admission for you and up to six guests on each museum visit
  • Access to a concierge to get the most out of your museum visits

JOIN OR RENEW JADE CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP

Jade Circle Gold
Insider access and opportunities to personally connect with curators, artists, and fellow art lovers year-round.
From $10,000

Special opportunities to tour the museum and travel with curators, plus an event with the director.

All Jade Circle benefits plus:

  • Invitations to California day trips with curators and special guests
  • Curator One-on-One to learn more about the artworks in your collection
  • Invitation to the annual Chief Curator’s Lecture
  • Customized docent-led tour for 10 guests
  • Invitations to special exhibition openings
  • After-hours access to major special exhibitions
  • Free admission for you and up to six guests on each museum visit
  • Access to a concierge to get the most out of your museum visits

JOIN OR RENEW JADE GOLD CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP

Small Business and Community Membership

Extend members-only perks to your employees, sponsors or patrons when you sign up for a Small Business or Community Membership. Entertain your clients, inspire your audiences or incentivize your team by providing insider access to more than 18,000 awe-inspiring artworks from the ancient to the contemporary. Your membership supports the museum’s vision to make Asian art and culture essential to everyone.

Benefits include:

  • Core member benefits including free admission
  • 10% discount at the Cha May Ching Museum Boutique
  • 20% discount on the docent fee for private group tours
  • Discounted parking at the UC Law Parking Garage (during museum hours)
  • Small Business Membership: $500

    For businesses with 25 employees or fewer.

  • Community Membership: $300

    For small nonprofit organizations and their patrons.

Corporate Membership

An Asian Art Museum Corporate Membership aligns your brand with one of the Bay Area’s premier arts organizations and increases your company’s visibility in the community. All Corporate Membership levels include entertaining privileges at the museum, benefits for employees, and acknowledgment opportunities. Demonstrate your company’s commitment to diversity, education, and a thriving community by joining today.

For more information about Corporate Membership, visit our Institutional Partnerships page.

Questions? Contact our membership team:

  • Phone: 415.581.3740
  • Email: [email protected]
  • On-site: Stop by the membership desk
  • Mail: Checks payable to "Asian Art Museum Foundation" can be sent to Asian Art Museum, Membership Department, 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102.

For other membership questions, contact a team member. 
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