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SF’s Brand New Balloon Museum “EmotionAir” at Palace of Fine Arts (March 29 – Sept. 7)

Balloon Museum

Discover EmotionAir at the iconic Palace of Fine Arts. 

Get ready for an air-mazing experience like no other as the ​Balloon Museum arrives in San Francisco with its bold and breathtaking EmotionAir: Art You Can Feel exhibition! ​From March 29th to September 7th, 2025, explore inflatable masterpieces, vibrant light shows, and interactive art that’ll make you feel all the feels in the iconic Palace of Fine Arts. 

Through the work of 22 internationally recognized artists, immerse yourself in the emotional journey of art. Whether you’re diving into the mesmerizing “Hyperfeeling” installation or getting lost in the colorful chaos of “Synchronized Chaos,” EmotionAir turns air into a medium for both expression and exploration. Get ready to touch, feel, and play with art in a way you never have before, from giant inflatable sculptures to sensory overloads of color and sound. 

HOURS

MONDAY – THURSDAY

  • 1 pm – 7 pm
  • last entry 6 pm

FRIDAY

  • 11 am – 8 pm
  • last entry 7 pm

SATURDAY

  • 10 am – 9 pm
  • last entry 8 pm

SUNDAY

  • 10 am – 8 pm
  • last entry 7 pm

Tickets: Monday – Friday

Adult (18-65) – $42.50 , Young (13-17), Over 65, Military, California Resident, Adult Disability – $39 Child (4-12); Adult Disability California Resident – $32.50 Family Pack 2+1 – $108 Family Pack 2+2 – $139 Family Pack 2+3 – $170

Tickets Saturday – Sunday & Holidays
Adult (18-65) – $54 Young (13-17), Over 65, Military, California Resident, Adult Disability – $49 Child (4-12), Adult Disability California Resident – $43.50 Family Pack 2+1 – $141 Family Pack 2+2 – $177 Family Pack 2+3 – $210

Perfect for art lovers, families, and anyone who wants to breathe in creativity, this exhibit is set to leave you feeling something, whether it’s joy, wonder, or just pure awe. This isn’t your typical museum visit; this is art that you get to interact with. 

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $54*
*Monday - Friday Adult (18-65) - $42.50 Young (13-17), Over 65, Military, California Resident, Adult Disability - $39 Child (4-12); Adult Disability California Resident - $32.50 Family Pack 2+1 - $108 Family Pack 2+2 - $139 Family Pack 2+3 - $170 Saturday - Sunday & Holidays Adult (18-65) - $54 Young (13-17), Over 65, Military, California Resident, Adult Disability - $49 Child (4-12), Adult Disability California Resident - $43.50 Family Pack 2+1 - $141 Family Pack 2+2 - $177 Family Pack 2+3 - $210
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, In Person, Kids & Families
Address: 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

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