San Francisco offers a rich art scene, from its independent art galleries to its world-renowned art museums. And with every new year, there is always something new to see. Discover these art exhibits coming to San Francisco in 2020 and start planning your cultural San Francisco experience today!
Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963-1983 at the de Young Museum
When: Now through March 15th, 2020
See art made by over 60 black artists who shed light on the issues of race in our day and age at the Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power at the de Young Museum. The exhibit showcases more than 150 works that honor the legacy of Black Power in San Francisco.
Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey Toward Enlightenment at the Asian Art Museum
When: Open now through May 3rd, 2020
Discover a deeper connection to your own awakening at the Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey Toward Enlightenment at the Asian Art Museum. In combination with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Asian Art Museum brings you the most important collections of Himalayan Arts in the country. See sculptures, paintings, and textiles dating back to the 9th century, up to the present day.
Levi Strauss: A History of American Style at the Contemporary Jewish Museum
When: February 13th – August 9th, 2020
Learn about the life of Levi Strauss and the invention of the blue jean at the Levi Strauss: A History of American Style at the Contemporary Jewish Museum. Through over 250 pieces from the Levi Strauss archives, the exhibition tells the story of Levi Strauss, a Jewish immigrant, and the iconic place in the history of American style that was set with the invention of the blue jean.
Frida Kahlo: Appearance Can be Deceiving at the de Young Museum
When: March 21st – July 26th, 2020
Explore the topics of politics, gender, and sexuality through the eyes of artist Frida Kahlo at the de Young Museum. She is most recognized for her pieces that showcase herself where she defies the meaning of what it is to be beautiful. The exhibit will showcase her work, plus artifacts from the Frida Kahlo museum in Mexico City.
The Walt Disney Studios and World War II at the Walt Disney Family Museum
When: May 13th, 2020– January 11th, 2021
The current site of the Walk Disney Family Museum once served as the U.S. Army base from 1846 to 1994. Disney played a significant role during this period by committing a larger portion of their wartime output to make propaganda, entertainment, and print media. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, the exhibition will showcase film clips, artwork, photos, and a variety of other historical pieces.
David Park: A Retrospective at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
When: April 11th – September 7th, 2020
Take a step back in time, from beginning to end, with works from the Bay Area pioneer of figurative art, David Park. See a hand-picked collection of 125 pieces that will be the first major exhibition of Park’s work in over three decades.
Stay at Noe’s Nest
Complete your visit to San Francisco in 2020 with a stay at Noe’s Nest. Our off-beat bed and breakfast offers charming rooms in the heart of San Francisco between Noe’s Valley and the Mission District. Delight yourself every morning with our warming breakfast, bask in the sunshine in our garden area, and take in beautiful views of the city from our balcony. Treat yourself this year with a stay at Noe’s Nest and a visit to one of these San Francisco art exhibits in 2020.
