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Visitor tip
Check the exhibition schedule before visiting since shows rotate every few months—recent notable exhibits like the Judith Schaechter glass art showcase attract serious collectors and art enthusiasts
Visitor tip
The warm, well-designed lighting and thoughtful curation encourages mindful engagement with pieces; allow time to slow down and absorb the exhibits rather than rushing through
About Museum of Craft and Design
Contemporary works & monthly events. Gallery showcasing a variety of contemporary craft & design work with monthly events & a gift shop.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Museum of Craft and Design
- Hours
- Thursday–Sunday, 12:00–5:00 PM
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Admission
- Free First Thursdays; general admission otherwise
- Membership
- Yes — includes unlimited exhibition access and reciprocal admission
What visitors say
It was cool, not all that big of a place. If you're in the area and looking to kill an hour, it's worth checking out. Exhibits seem to change every few months or so.
I went in just to kill 20 minutes, and everything felt surprisingly smooth and well-organized. The collection had me slowing down and actually paying attention. I walked out feeling a little more inspired. the lighting made it feel warm…
Went there for the Judith Schaechter exhibit. She’s an amazing artist and never does shows on the west coast- so I was delighted to see it and thought the exhibit was very well done. It’s definitely a small quirky museum with limited…
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Did You Know?
- Free admission on First Thursdays (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM), making contemporary craft and design exhibitions accessible to all visitors monthly
- Features a Video Craft exhibition running from February 28 to August 16, 2026, showcasing contemporary craft work in an emerging medium
- Operates with a compact, intimate space that visitors describe as 'small quirky' yet efficiently designed, allowing for quick visits (20 minutes to 1 hour) while maintaining thoughtful curation and warm atmosphere
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