More than 18,000 objects make up the collection of the Asian Art Museum. Over 12,500 of these objects can be viewed through the Online Collection.
During his life and through his estate, Avery Brundage donated approximately 7,700 objects to the museum. Browse more than 5,000 objects from the Avery Brundage Collection.
Because of constraints of space, light sensitivity and special exhibition needs, around 2,500 objects are on view in the museum’s galleries at any time. Approximately 10% of this number consists of light-sensitive works that are rotated on a regular basis.
The collection grows through the generosity of donors, both through outright gifts of art or donations to the acquisitions fund. Learn about making a gift of art.
Please visit Photography and Image Rights for information on obtaining images of works in the collection for personal or publication use.
The objects that comprise the Asian Art Museum’s Collection are the property of the City and County of San Francisco. These objects are available for professional research and study by appointment with the curatorial department. For information about appointments to examine artworks that are not on public display, please visit Access to Collections Not on View.
The Asian Art Museum considers the loan of artworks from the collections to accredited arts institutions. Please see our instructions for making a loan request.
