Want to visit the Asian Art Museum without the weekend crowds and for less than half of the price?

Try Thursday nights. The Asian Art Museum is open late on Thursday nights (5-9 pm) and tickets are just $5 (normally it’s $15) to see the amazing permanent collection with the Cafe open late, and often pop-up bars, DJs and special activities. The Thursday Nights program typically runs March through September.

$5 Thursday Nights | Asian Art Museum
Most Thursdays from 5 to 9 pm
March 17 to September 29, 2016
Asian Art Museum | 200 Larkin, SF
> $5 after 5 pm

There are usually special events happening on these evenings, like expert talks, intimate gatherings, or happenin’ meet-and-greets with local artists whose work have activated spaces within the museum. Pop-up bars and DJs are often part of the mix. Special exhibitions may require additional surcharge.

Special Thursday Night Event Series for 2016

• The Artists Drawing Club series lets you get up close and personal with artists like Kota Ezawa.
• TAKEOVER invites visionaries such as filmmaker H.P. Mendoza to literally take over the museum for one evening.
• Tasting Menu focuses on luminaries in the food scene like The Chairman, their philosophies, and their connections to our collection.