The Museum entrance and floors are accessible to visitors using wheeled devices or who have mobility difficulties. Our Accessible Drop-off Entrance allows passengers to be dropped off in close proximity to the entrance at Third Street. The entrance also has electric push-button doors for easy entry.
SFMOMA is here for everyone. Read on for more information about our accessibility options.
Entering the Museum
Support Persons
Admission is free for one person accompanying a visitor with accessibility needs.
Service Animals
Service animals on a leash and under their owner’s control are welcome.
During Your Visit
Lightweight, portable gallery stools and manual wheelchairs may be checked out free-of-charge. These are available on a first-come, first-serve basis in exchange for an ID card at Coat Check on Floor 1.
The use of personal mobility devices and motorized vehicles (including Segways) is permitted, on the lowest speed setting.
Elevators on Floor 1 (off of Third Street and Howard Street) are available to take visitors up to the Ticketing Desk and galleries on Floor 2. A second elevator, located in the Helen and Charles Schwab Hall on Floor 2, stops at all gallery levels (Floors 2–7).
Visitors who are Blind or Partially-Sighted
Braille and large-print versions of our visitor guide map are available at the ticketing desk.
Free audio content can be accessed at sfmoma.org/audio. Audio descriptions of selected artworks are available.
Visitors who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Full text transcripts of most audio guide stops are available at sfmoma.org/audio.
These resources are currently being updated to reflect changes relevant to the pandemic.
Visitors on the Autism Spectrum
These resources are currently being updated to reflect changes relevant to the pandemic.
Just for Families
Strollers may be checked out free-of-charge and on a first-come, first-served basis in exchange for an ID card at the Coat Check on floor 1.
You’ll find single-stall restrooms on Floors 2 and 4. Changing tables are available in the restrooms on each floor.
We allow breastfeeding and bottle-feeding in all spaces. Learn more.
Access Group Ticketing
SFMOMA offers complimentary or discounted admission for nonprofit or social services agencies that serve populations who face entry barriers to museum experiences due to differing abilities and health. For more information contact groups@sfmoma.org
Parking
The SFMOMA garage is located at 147 Minna Street, where we have nine handicap spaces available. The phone number for the garage is 415.348.0970.
Give Us Your Feedback
We want to hear from you! Please email visit@sfmoma.org with your comments, suggestions, and questions.
