Wed May 21st Open 11 AM–5 PM
Hours
Galleries
Wed–Sun: 11 AM–5 PM
Mon–Tues: Closed
Blue Shield of California Theater
Event times vary. The box office in the lobby of 700 Howard Street opens 60 minutes prior to each scheduled program.
Ticketing
Galleries
Members: Free
General Admission: $10
Students & Seniors: $5
Youth, Military Personnel, & Museums for All: Free
Wednesdays and second Sundays: Free
Employees of other museums with current valid staff ID receive free general admission for themselves and one guest.
Films, Performances, & Events
Prices vary. Explore our calendar for specific program details.
Free & Reduced Price Admission
Free Days at YBCA
Every Wednesday & Second Sunday, enjoy free admission for all to the YBCA Galleries.
YBCA Members
Members receive free gallery admission for four as well as 20% off tickets to select programs and events.
Learn more about Membership →
Museums for All
YBCA offers free admission for Medi-Cal and EBT card holders as part of the Museums for All program. Benefits card required upon entry. Tickets must be purchased at the ticketing desk at YBCA.
Learn more about Museums for All here →
Maps & Directions
YBCA is easily accessible via public transit, car, bike, or on foot.
The main entrance to our galleries and forum event space is at 701 Mission Street.
The main entrance to our theater is 700 Howard Street.
Our Campus
The Gallery & Forum Building
Designed by Fumihiko Maki, it houses YBCA’s visual art galleries, forum event space, film screening room, visitor services desk, and administrative offices.
The Blue Shield of California Theater
Designed by James Polshek and Todd Schliemann, it houses YBCA’s world-class stage as well as production offices.
Box Office & Accessibility
Box Office Services
YBCA’s Visitor Services desk is located in the Grand Lobby of the Gallery & Forum Building.
Tickets to all YBCA-curated programs may be purchased from the Visitor Services desk, which also serves as the box office. Visitor Services’ hours coincide with gallery hours, as well as those of scheduled performances, film screenings, and special events.
For events taking place in the Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA, the theater box office in the lobby of 700 Howard Street opens 60 minutes prior to the scheduled program. At all other times, please visit the Visitor Services desk in the Gallery & Forum building for assistance.
For questions regarding tickets, please call 415-978-2787 during gallery hours, or email us at: [email protected]
Accessibility
- Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the Info Desk for details.
- We offer large print guides for exhibitions.
- Sign language interpretation for YBCA programs is available with 3 weeks notice.
- Admission is free for one caregiver accompanying a visitor with accessibility needs.
- We allow breastfeeding and bottle-feeding in all public spaces.
- Service animals are welcome.
- Assistive listening devices are available for all amplified performances.
- All YBCA public entrances are accessible. At the Theater, both the North and South doors have electric push-button doors. At the Gallery Forum Building, both the 701 Mission St and Garden Esplanade entrances have electric push-button doors.
- Elevators service both buildings.
- Accessible seating is available in both the Theater and Forum for events and performances. When purchasing tickets for performances with assigned seating, please select one of the designated seats.
We welcome questions and suggestions! Please contact us at: [email protected]
Health & Safety
YBCA prioritizes above all the safety, health and wellbeing of our staff, collaborating artists and partners, and community. We strictly follow the COVID-19 guidance of local and state public health agencies, OSHA, and the CDC to ensure that our protocols address and mitigate the risk of illness and injury and promote wellbeing. Please click below for more information on YBCA’s COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan.
