Car Rental in San Francisco and the Asian Art Museum
Are you ready to travel through 6,000 years of history, trek across seven major regions, and sample the cultures of nearly a dozen eastern countries? The grab some friends and head to the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Recognized as one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art, this eclectic institution provides car rental in San Francisco travelers with a first-class ticket to the Far East. With a collection of over 17,000 artworks, the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is dedicated to providing patrons with direct access to the aesthetic and intellectual achievements of Asian art and culture.
Exhibits that will leave you wanting more
Car rental in San Francisco travelers will find extraordinary permanent exhibits at the Asian Art Museum, the most notable of which is the ongoing "In a New Light: The Asian Art Museum Collection" display. This exhibit, which features a rotating display of the museum's collection, showcases at least 2500 of the institute's own collection. These artworks include everything from monumental South Asian stone and marble sculptures, colourful Korean paintings, and serene Cambodian Buddha figurines. Car rental in San Francisco travelers will also discover meticulous Islamic manuscripts and vibrant Chinese jades within the permanent gallery displays. To check out the "In a New Light" exhibit during your upcoming car rental in San Francisco vacation, head to the second and third floor Asian Art Museum galleries.
Shake things up with temporary exhibits
Traveling exhibits often make a stop at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, taking up residence in the Tateuchi Thematic Gallery on the museum's second floor. Displays that are showcased in this room are always based on selected themes, and are always related in some way, shape or form to Asian culture. In the past, car rental in San Francisco travelers have enjoyed displays like The Art of the Book; Fakes, Copies, and Question Marks: Forensic Investigations of Asian Art; and Elephants on Parade. One of the most recent installations was Arts of the Islamic World from Turkey to Indonesia. Art from the museum's permanent collection is also regularly exhibited in this gallery.
Programs to help expand your understanding
Car rental in San Francisco travelers will find a myriad of public programs available at the Asian Art Museum, each with its own take on history, culture and creativity. Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in these programs, as they are designed for all levels of knowledge of Asian art. Popular offerings include the free AsiaAlive drop-in-program, Japanese Tea Ceremony programs and live cultural performances. Car rental in San Francisco travelers can also sit in on lectures, classes and symposia. For more information on upcoming programs at the Asian Art Museum, please contact the institute directly at 415-581-3500.
Things to remember when planning your visit
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Extended hours are offered every Thursday until 9pm. Tickets can be purchased by car rental in San Francisco travelers at the museum or online at www.asisanart.org. Admission is just $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7 for students and youths. If you're strapped for cash, Super Cheap recommends visiting the museum Thursday evenings at 5pm - admission is just $5 until close. In town on the first Sunday of the month? Then pop by the museum for Target First Free Sundays presented by Target.
Find your way to the Far East
Car rental in San Francisco travelers will find the Asian Art Museum at 200 Larkin Street (between Fulton and McAllister. The Asian Art Museum doesn't have a parking facility, but is served by a number of neighbouring lots.
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