Summer of Art

Art aficionados will enjoy visiting San Francisco this summer. Three major exhibitions open in June and a museum moves to a new home.

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is hosting a major retrospective of the Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. The exhibit opens on June 14 and runs through September 28. Large crowds are expected, so the museum is issuing timed entry tickets. Tickets may be purchased in advance through the museum's website or at the door. While tickets may be available on the day you visit the museum, it is recommended that you purchase them in advance. There is no extra charge to see the Kahlo exhibit; however, there is a $3 service charge to buy tickets online.

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco is sponsoring major exhibitions at both the Legion of Honor and the de Young Museums. From June 14 to September 28, the de Young is hosting an exhibition of the glasswork of Dale Chihuly. A $5 surcharge will be included in the price of your ticket to the de Young to enable you to visit the Chihuly exhibition. The museum recommends purchasing your tickets in advance to avoid long lines and to ensure you get into the show.

The Legion of Honor Museum is hosting "Women Impressionists: Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, Eva Gonzalès, Marie Bracquemond" from June 21 through September 21. A surcharge is also included in the price of these tickets and advance purchase of tickets is recommended.

The Contemporary Jewish Museum moves into its new home in the Jessie Street Power Plant on June 8. The power plant was designed by local architect, Willis Polk, in 1907 and renovated and enlarged by architect Daniel Libskind to accommodate the museum. The new structure incorporates the facade of the power plant and a large blue cubic extension. The museum is open Friday - Tuesday from 11:00 to 5:30. It is closed on Wednesday and open from 1:00 - 8:00 on Thursday.

Art lovers will have a busy summer in San Francisco. Make sure you purchase tickets in advance so you get to see the shows you are interested in.