Museum of the African Diaspora, San Francisco
Facts and practical information
The Museum of the African Diaspora is a contemporary art museum in San Francisco, California. MoAD holds exhibitions and presents artists exclusively of the African diaspora, one of only a few museums of its kind in the United States. Located at 685 Mission St. adjacent to the St. Regis Hotel in the Yerba Buena Arts District, MoAD is a nonprofit organization as well as a Smithsonian Affiliate. Prior to 2014, MoAD educated visitors on the history, culture, and art of the African diaspora through permanent and rotating exhibitions. After a six-month refurbishment in 2014 to expand the gallery spaces, the museum reopened and transitioned into presenting exclusively fine arts exhibitions. MoAD does not have a permanent collection and instead works directly with artists or independent curators when developing exhibitions. ()
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Metro
- Calculate routeMission Street & 3rd Street 2 min walk
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- Calculate routeSan Francisco 4th & King Street 20 min walk
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Muni MetroMuseum of the African Diaspora – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Westfield San Francisco Centre, Metreon, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Museum of the African Diaspora open?
- Monday closed
- Tuesday closed
- Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
- Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
- Friday 11 am - 6 pm
- Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
- Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Museum of the African Diaspora?
How to get to Museum of the African Diaspora by public transport?
Trolleybus
- Mission Street & 3rd Street • Lines: 14 (2 min walk)
- 3rd Street & Mission Street • Lines: 30, 45 (2 min walk)
Bus
- 3rd Street & Mission Street • Lines: 15, 30, 8, 91 (2 min walk)
- Mission Street & 3rd Street • Lines: 101, 101X, 14R, 292, 30, 397, 398, 70, Fcx (3 min walk)
Tram
- Market Street & Kearny Street • Lines: F (4 min walk)
Light rail
- Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (5 min walk)
- Powell Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (10 min walk)
Metro
- Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (5 min walk)
- Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (10 min walk)
Train
- San Francisco 4th & King Street (20 min walk)
Ferry
- Ferry Building Gate G • Lines: San Francisco Bay Ferry (20 min walk)
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