Plan Your Holiday Visit

Bask in a moment of peace at The Heart of Zen and delight in the weirdly lovable monsters of Murakami: Monsterized with family and loved ones this season! Plus, get creative with the kids in the Monster Lab, enjoy a boba and rooftop art on the East West Bank Art Terrace, and savor one of Chef Grace’s locally sourced creations at Asian Box.

Murakami's Gift to You!

Free Trading Card with Purchase

Guests who purchase a ticket to?Murakami: Monsterized?for Monday, Dec. 11 or Thursday, Dec. 14 are eligible to receive a free collectible trading card featuring Murakami’s signature imagery.?Part of a limited production, these cards are being distributed at the museum before anywhere else in the world!

Plan Your Visit

Happening This Month

The Heart of Zen: Both Paintings On View

Friday, Dec 8 through Sunday, Dec 10

For ONLY ONE WEEKEND, both Six Persimmons and Chestnuts will be displayed at the same time—the same weekend that Abbot Kobori Geppo will be holding tea and meditation sessions. Learn more...

Life in a Zen Temple: Lecture, Zazen, and Tea with Abbot Kobori Geppo

Saturday, Dec 9 | 10:30 AM

Seek inner calm and sip tea with Abbot Kobori Geppo, head of Daitokuji Ryokoin temple in Kyoto. Spots are limited, so plan ahead! Learn more...

Zazen and Lecture on Life in a Zen Temple with Abbot Kobori Geppo

Sunday, Dec 10 | 11:30 AM

Hear directly from Abbot Kobori about Zen temple life and to participate in a session of zazen meditation. Learn more...

38th Annual Japanese New Year Bell-Ringing Ceremony

Sunday, Dec 31 | 12:30 PM

Come celebrate with your museum community for an experience the San Francisco Chronicle calls “a great way to start a new year.” Learn more...

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Plan ahead! In December, the museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays. Thursday Night programming resumes in January.

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The Commonwealth Club of California: A Conversation with Rob Mintz & Laura Allen

Wednesday, Dec 13 | 5:30 PM

Join Chief Curator Rob Mintz and Senior Curator of Japanese Art Laura Allen for an engaging conversation about Murakami: Monsterized. Following the talk, enjoy a social hour sponsored by Sequoia Sakes. Learn more...