Ruth Asawa: Retrospective FAQ

How do I purchase tickets for Ruth Asawa: Retrospective?

Tickets will be released on a monthly basis and will be available for purchase online. Tickets can be booked online and at the Ticketing or Membership Desks on Floor 2.

A limited number of same-day tickets will be available on-site on a first-come, first-served basis.

Become a member for free tickets and access to member previews.

How much do tickets cost?

There is a $10 surcharge ($12 on weekends and holidays) for this special exhibition. Members and visitors 18 and younger can attend for free. A timed ticket is required for all visitors to see Ruth Asawa: Retrospective. General admission is included with a timed ticket.

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Why do I need a timed ticket for entry?

The exhibition has a limited capacity. Timed tickets ensure that as many people as possible can safely experience the exhibition.

Timed ticket holders can enter the exhibition anytime with the hour of the entry time on their ticket.

I’m a member — do I need to book a timed ticket?

Yes, all members must book a timed ticket for entry. Members can book tickets online. Please make sure you are logged into your account.

I purchased a general admission museum ticket from a third party — how do I add Ruth Asawa: Retrospective?

A limited number of same-day tickets will be available on-site on a first-come, first-served basis. Please stop by the Floor 2 Ticketing Desk on the day of your visit to check availability.

Can I return or exchange my timed ticket?

Tickets are nontransferable, nonrefundable, and cannot be resold.

Can I enter multiple times during my visit?

Reentry will not be allowed to ensure that as many people as possible can experience the exhibition.

What accessibility affordances are available?

Tactile QR codes with Braille and cane-detectable floor markers in the galleries indicate the availability of gallery texts and a curated selection of visual descriptions, wayfinding support, and artwork labels through the accessible website asawa.access.sfmoma.org.

There are a total of 13 gallery texts and 62 visual descriptions of artworks and label images available.

We also offer large-print visitor guides.