ICA SF
Museum · Financial District ·

ICA SF

Museum · Financial District ·

Free contemporary art museum with rotating exhibits and pop-ups

free admission
contemporary art
rotating exhibits
food pop-ups
former bank building
bay area artists
dogpatch
modernist building
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345 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94104 Get directions

Paid parking garage
Paid street parking
Gender neutral restroom

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345 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94104 Get directions

+1 415 226 9250
icasf.org
@icasanfrancisco

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•Paid parking garage
•Paid street parking
•Gender neutral restroom

Last updated

Dec 23, 2025

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Five New Restaurants Will Open Inside Downtown San Francisco’s Ikea Dining Hall | Eater SF

"Hosting Ofrendas, the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco is presenting a new dinner series that invites chefs from across the country to showcase cooking rooted in Mexican heritage; the series is led by Jacob Croom and Emmanuel Galvan (chefs behind the pop-ups My Friend Fernando and Bolita Masa), and the first dinner, “Neither Here Nor There,” is set for Nov. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m., features Croom and Galvan along with Tony Ortiz, Maricela Vega, and Luna Vela, costs $75 via Tock, and is for ages 21 and over." - Dianne de Guzman

https://sf.eater.com/2023/10/30/23938538/ikea-san-francisco-saluhall-food-hall
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Indigenous Mexican Food Pop-Up Molcaxitl Kitchen Is Back for One Night Only at a San Francisco’s Institute of Contemporary Art - Eater SF

"The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) opened in 2022 and is already a popular destination for anyone looking to enjoy modern art on a budget as the museum is free to attend. But this spring, the ICA is rolling out a fresh chef pop-up series, bringing in talent including Christina Alexis from the Pleasure Principle and Mike Raskin and Jeffrey Wright from uber-popular Edith’s Pies." - Paolo Bicchieri

https://sf.eater.com/2023/4/27/23700975/ica-museum-molcaxitl-tacos-mission-district
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Catch Some of the Bay Area’s Hottest Pop-Ups at This New Art Museum in the Dogpatch - Eater SF

"The Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco, located in the Dogpatch, hosts various food and coffee pop-ups curated by Chef Jacob Croom. Recent pop-ups include Mishmish, Bolita, Fluid Cooperative Cafe, Calaca Coffee, Year of the Snake, LIKHA, Fish and Bonez, and Croom's own My Friend Fernando. The museum aims to break traditional molds by offering a rotating selection of pop-ups, providing a fresh and interesting experience for visitors." - Dianne de Guzman

https://sf.eater.com/2022/12/2/23490130/institute-contemporary-art-san-francisco-pop-ups
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A free, non-collecting contemporary art space now activating a historic downtown building known as The Cube. Praised by local press for artist-forward shows and community programming.

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Always free and now downtown in The Cube, ICA SF presents ambitious, timely exhibitions with a startup spirit. Highlighted by Condé Nast Traveler and widely covered by the San Francisco Chronicle.

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Yusi

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this place is amazing! We came to see the ghost at night (march at night) exhibition and it was mind blowing - the vibe and the image and the shape and shades, all very meditating and attractive. Best part, it’s free and not a lot of people here. Thank you for doing this ICA!

Eliz G.

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The Cube is such an exciting addition to SF's art scene! Opened October 25, 2024, this is the new home of the San Francisco Art Institute, relocated from their previous location to this stunning five-story modernist building at 345 Montgomery Street. The exhibition space has more than doubled from 11,000 to 26,000 square feet, and the transformation is incredible. The building itself is a work of art - originally the flagship Bank of America branch from 1971, redesigned by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill with a dramatic five-story atrium featuring grand staircases and cantilevered walkways. Located right at the corner of California and Montgomery Streets in the heart of the Financial District, it's super accessible by public transit. What I love most is that admission is completely free! They focus on experimental contemporary art exhibitions that rotate regularly, often addressing social and cultural issues. No permanent collection, which keeps things fresh and dynamic. They also offer free workshops on weekends which is a nice touch. Open Wednesday-Sunday 11am-5pm, with extended Thursday hours until 7pm. I'd recommend visiting Thursday evenings when it's less crowded. Perfect to combine with other nearby art venues like SFMOMA for a full art day. This transformation of a vacant bank into vibrant cultural space really represents downtown SF's renaissance!

Hana E.

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I am so grateful we have places like ICA SF in San Francisco. Art is extremely important in today’s society, where technology is overpowering creativity and empathy and understanding is becoming increasingly rare. Art is a universal tool for learning; about other perspectives, about history, and just about humanity in general, which is why I’m so glad that ICA SF makes it free and accessible to all. The building occupied by ICA SF is just as beautiful as the art held within it, which is fitting. It shares the block with another wonderful building, 555 California Street, and is attached to the concourse. All of the art on display when I visited was impressive and moved me in one way or another. I liked that the spaces around the pieces correlated with the art displayed, that’s something I don’t see a lot in other art museums. My favorite exhibit of the three I saw had to be the Midnight March exhibit. Mainly because the figures were cute, but also because it was based off of a Japanese folktale. As an Asian, it’s always inspiring to see art surrounding Asian experiences and history, and I think we need more of it. There was also an area near the back where visitors could make art, and I had a great time creating as well as seeing others’ creations. There were also areas to read books, and restrooms. The only reason I give ICA SF 4 stars is because I think it could use more art! I know that free admission is already very generous, but there were empty spots here and there which I thought could totally use a display. I also think ICA SF could have more potential if the upper three floors were used, but I’m guessing there is some kind of barrier to that. Lastly, there are occasional clanking sounds coming through the walls of the building due to it being next to the underground parking garage, but that is a minor issue that can’t really be fixed. Overall, I’m so happy I stumbled across this place. 4/5.

Brad G.

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This is a beautiful space that used to be a bank. You can still visit the vault and it’s very cool to see the boxes although money or goods are no longer stored there. The Museum has some beautiful pieces and is constantly rotating exhibits

Theresa

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A modest-sized gallery and beautifully curated. The artists currently on exhibit were whimsical, real, colorful, and thought-provoking. Loved it. Also loved the craft station and photo opps too!

Kay B.

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Super excited to visit this museum. We all came from different parts of the city using public transportation and it was super easy to get to. It blends in and easy to miss as it’s tucked in the corner at the bottom of the BofA building at the corner of Montgomery. The displays are on 2 floors. They have a makers section so great of you have budding little ones who want to create something. Best of all…it’s free!

Natalia Z.

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The fact that is for free nowadays is a plus on top of it you can do it by yourself if you family and kids friendly sow that they have an area also exhibition for youth artist says a lot. Thank you so much to opened doors for new artist.

Grace L.

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Lovely venture and cute exhibition! Just passing by after visiting the Museum of Craft and Design but this amazed me. The quilts and textiles art with Indian / Guayanesa culture heritage are brilliantly mixed also cozy in an nostalgia way.
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Randy F.

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I remember the days when I used to come to this place, take the elevator down, show my ID, and get escorted to my safety deposit box. Now this museum (located in the former Bank of America branch of their world headquarters) is the newest museum to be opened in San Francisco. It's a great space for displaying contemporary art pieces. The tiered stadium-style seating within the atrium has a lot of potential for presentations and talks. Although it only encompasses two floors, that adds up to a lot of exhibit space. I recommend downloading the Bloomberg Connects app for a description of the objects (see photos for the QR code). Entrance is complimentary. Definitely a welcome addition to downtown!
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Clark F.

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This was one of the most enjoyable museum tours I have had in my 60 years of existence. I really enjoyed how the curator led us around the two floors of art exhibits, explaining so much of the background about the artists and the different, interesting mediums they used. Some pieces incorporated semi-precious stones and other materials to highlight critical social issues, such as the experience of women during the Iraq War, the enormous amount of food waste, and the killing of American soldiers by the Confederacy at prisoner-of-war camps. There was even a game that allowed us to use quarters they supplied to pick things out of a machine. It was all wonderful--spacious, whimsical, and engaging. I will definitely go back, and I can't recommend this place enough. I also appreciated how the curator answered many of my questions.
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Angela W.

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I came to ICA SF specifically for Kathleen Ryan's rotting fruit exhibit. Admission is free and the front desk was very lovely and kind. The space is airy, with high ceilings and walls of windows. I loved seeing Ryan's pieces in person, as well as discovering the work of other artists that were showing at the same time. Would definitely return to check out other exhibits in the future.
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Rachel H.

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It's a great spot to visit with great collections. A hidden gem that I'd like to keep for myself.
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Andy W.

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Important new museum in the SF art scene. Located on a mostly residential block in the Dogpatch, ICA is a non-collecting museum that features high ceilings, abundant light, and an opportumity to explore a rotating compendium of artists and artworks from the Bay Area and beyond. The current featured artworks are varied in style and materials, some offering moving images and sound, others novel materials and arrangements. If you haven't visited yet, you owe yourself a quick visit. It'll take no more than an hour, but it is intense and worthwhile. And, while you're in the neighborhood, you can check out some great stores, restaurants, and bars.