Not so good as it does NOT depict the whole culture of all Asia! Mostly statues, but almost "NO ART" work!????! Once was enough, and it is free on the first Tues. or Wed. of the month! I have no need to go again! Boooo

If it can be painted, sculpted, or carved...you'll find it here. You can trace the advancements of the Asian culture through its art. This was a very educational experience that I won't soon forget. There was an extremely interesting display centered around the Chinese New Year and the Chinese Zodiac. I highly recomend to everyone!

Over Christmas '05 Holidays we went both to the De Young and the Asian Art Museum. Somewhat appropriate since they used to be connected. Of course now, they are separated by miles and by museum presentation philosphy. My relatives much preferred this musuem because of the linear approach to the collection. I thought this was ok, but my main ...

This museum holds the largest collection of Asian art in the United States. Unfortunately, sometimes it seems as if the curators don't know what to do with it. Holding the collection hostage in a musty neo-classical building, then displaying them in an unimaginative chronological order doesn't seem to take a very harmonious Asian philosophy ...

This musuem has an amazing collection of arts and artifacts from all over China, Japan, Korea, India, the Middle East, and even Russia. My favorites were the religious sculptures, the Japanese scrolls, and Chinese contemporary art (water color paintings).

The building itself is worth a visit. The former SF City library (in the beaux-arts style) ...

I was so disappointed when the old Asian Art museum closed, b/c it was one of my favorite spots in the city. But the new building is even better, and the collection really has a chance to shine. The permanent collection is fascinating, but I've seen some great temporary exhibits here too, including an incredible show by a Thai installation ...

It's great that Target sponsors certain Tuesdays. Being an asian art museum, i would have expected a lot more in terms of interior design and the experience of walking through the displays. It doesn't seem to incorporate any of the asian philosophy of space in their design space.

Special exhibits are awesome, especially the current one on Thai art. I've been to better museums but what they do have is nicely arranged

Take the grand stairway to the upper floors to get the most of your visit.