Sights · Our pick in California
SFMOMA
Modern art in SoMa

About SFMOMA
SFMOMA is one of the largest modern and contemporary art museums in the United States, on Third Street next to Yerba Buena Gardens.
Why it's on our list
- Modern and contemporary art
- Next to Yerba Buena Gardens
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with SFMOMA before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to SFMOMA, as the crow flies.
- Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel0.2 mi3 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco0.5 mi11 min walk
- Fairmont San Francisco0.7 mi13 min walk
- 1 Hotel San Francisco0.7 mi14 min walk
- Nob Hill Hotel0.9 mi18 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from SFMOMA are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Alcatraz3.1 miCycle 20 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Golden Gate Bridge5.3 miCycle 34 minCar or taxi 14 min