THE CJM'S TEMPORARY CLOSURE BEGINS DECEMBER 16. ADMISSION IS NOW FREE. PLAN YOUR VISIT!
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Find all the information you'll need to plan your visit, including information about our updated schedule, free admission, and health and safety protocols.

Plan Your visit

Notice: Free Admission THrough Dec 15

Admission to our galleries and programs is FREE through December 15, 2024. After that date, The Museum will be temporarily closed to the public for at least one year. Learn more about our temporary closure here.

Welcome! We can't wait to see you at The Contemporary Jewish Museum (The CJM). Our highest priority is the health and safety of you and our staff. Please take a moment to review our health and safety guidelines and contactless ticketing process prior to your visit:

Black-and-white icon of a maskVisitors are encouraged but not required to wear a well-fitted face mask (N95, KN95, or KF94) during their visit.
 

Black-and-white icon of a ticketVisitors are strongly encouraged to book timed tickets online in advance of their visit, to ensure a contactless check-in process on arrival at The Museum. Book your tickets here.

 

Still have questions? For more information on our safety practices and what to expect during your visit, read our full FAQ here.

Tickets & Prices

Admission to our galleries and programs is currently free for all visitors. 

HOURS & HOLIDAYS

Hours

  • Monday
    CLOSED
  • Tuesday
    CLOSED
  • Wednesday
    CLOSED
  • Thursday
    11AM–5PM
  • Friday
    11AM–5PM
  • Saturday
    11AM–5PM
  • Sunday
    11AM–5PM

Holidays

The Museum is closed on:

  • New Year's Day 
  • The first day of Passover 
  • Independence Day
  • Rosh Hashanah
  • Yom Kippur 
  • Thanksgiving 
  • Christmas Day
GETTING HERE

ADDRESS
736 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

CONTACT US
415.655.7800
info@thecjm.org

Parking

Book convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservation app.

To reserve your parking spot, visit The Contemporary Jewish Museum SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.

New to SpotHero? Click here to download the SpotHero app.

Bike Parking

Secure bike parking can be found at 4th and Mission through BikeLink. Click here to learn more.

Free First Fridays

Visit The CJM with free admission on the first Friday of each month! Free First Fridays are open to all visitors.

Generous support for Free First Fridays is provided by the Alexander M. and June L. Maisin Foundation and by Pacific Gas and Electric Company.


Bank of America Museums on Us

Bank of America logo

During  Bank of America Museums on Us weekends—the first full weekend of every month—Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) cardholders receive complimentary general admission to The Museum. Tickets are available on-site at the Shenson Welcome Center, day-of only, and are subject to availability. 

  • Offer available for account holder or cardholder only
  • Visitors aged 18 and under always receive free admission to The CJM
  • Free admission may be redeemed by presenting a Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card and photo ID
Land Acknowledgement

The Contemporary Jewish Museum (The CJM) acknowledges that it is on the traditional and unceded lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone People of Yelamu, and the Muwekma Ohlone, and pays respect to elders, both past and present, of the Ohlone people. We recognize that the entire Bay Area rests on the land of Indigenous cultures, who were the original stewards of this territory, and that the Ramaytush Ohlone and Muwekma Ohlone people are alive and active members of our San Francisco and Bay Area communities.

Accessibility

The Contemporary Jewish Museum strives to ensure that its facilities, exhibitions, and programs are accessible, and that all of our visitors feel a sense of welcome, respect, and inclusion. We believe that positive arts and cultural experiences are essential to building healthy communities. For information, registration, or to request an accommodation, contact Access and Community Engagement Programs at The Contemporary Jewish Museum: 415.655.7856 or access@thecjm.org.

Community Guidelines

We are committed to creating a space that is safe and inclusive for all CJM visitors and staff.

We do not tolerate harassment of any kind, including verbal (such as slurs, insults, and epithets), visual (such as the posting or distribution of offensive posters, symbols, cartoons, drawings, personally identifying information about staff, board members, and visitors), or physical conduct (such as physically threatening another person, blocking someone’s way, or making physical contact in an unwelcome manner).

Behavior that threatens, intimidates, or ridicules CJM staff, board members, and visitors is not permitted. Those who violate this policy will be asked to leave.

Visit With Kids
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The Contemporary Jewish Museum offers a variety of family friendly programs that can make your visit meaningful, memorable, and enriching. Join us for fun and interactive opportunities where you can make art, play, enjoy live performances, explore The Museum, and spend quality time together.