Western Hemisphere's Largest Collection
Neighborhood: Civic Center
Nearest Train: MUNI BUS: 44
Phone: +1 415 581 3500
Fax: +1 415 581 4713
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Asian Art Museum is one of the largest museums in the Western world, devoted exclusively to Asian art. Its holdings include nearly 15,000 treasures spanning 6,000 years of history, representing cultures throughout Asia. Renowned architect Gae Aulenti oversaw the dramatic transformation of the building, it now features 40,000 sq ft. of gallery space, allowing the museum to better fulfill its mission of leading a diverse global audience in discovering the unique material, aesthetic and intellectual achievements of Asian art and culture. See website for special event notices and more.
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Power & Glory: Court Arts of China’s Ming DynastyJun 27th, 2008 to Sep 21st, 2008
Featuring more than 240 artworks, Power & Glory examines an enormously abundant period of Chinese artistic history, the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). At the Lee, Hambrecht, and Osher Galleries.
On the Web: http://www.asianart.org/courtarts.htm
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