Housed in a Julia Morgan–designed landmark, this museum tells the story of Chinese Americans through artifacts, photos and rotating exhibitions. Currently open Wednesdays and Saturdays only.
Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun (confirmed on chsa.org visit section).
From the venue’s own page, checked October 8, 2026. Holiday hours and one-off closures can differ.
Getting There
- MPowell St & Clay StPowell–Hyde cable car, Powell–Mason cable car · 62 m, about 1 min walk
- MChinatown - Rose Pak StationMuni Metro T · 119 m, about 2 min walk
- BMontgomery Street BART0.5 mi, about 13 min walk
Transit directions, including buses
Nearest Muni Metro, streetcar and cable car stops and BART stations, from SFMTA and BART published stop data. Distances are straight-line, and walking times are our estimate. Buses aren’t listed here.
More in Chinatown
Coming up Nearby
- Syd Mead: Future Pastime Thu, Oct 8 – Dec 17 · Transamerica Pyramid Annex Gallery
- Chinatown Halloween Festival Sat, Oct 31 · Waverly Place (between Sacramento & Washington Sts)
- Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Sun, Dec 6 · Great Star Theater
Places in the Neighborhood
- Chinatown/Him Mark Lai Branch Library Libraries
- Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory Ice Cream & Treats
- Jessica Silverman Art Galleries
- Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground Parks & Playgrounds
Mentioned in Our Guides
Questions People Ask About Chinese Historical Society of America Museum
What days is the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum open?
Wednesdays and Saturdays only, 10 am to 5 pm. The museum lists itself as closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Do you need to book CHSA tickets in advance?
Not necessarily. General admission tickets can be booked online with a date chosen ahead, and they are also sold at the admissions front desk on a first-come, first-served basis.
Can you see the CHSA collections or donate an artifact?
Not at the moment. The museum has paused all requests to view its collections while it works on a collections modernization project, and it is not accepting donations of personal artifacts.
Where is the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum?
965 Clay Street, in Chinatown. The museum's phone number is (415) 391-1188 extension 109.
Cite this page: Project SF, “Chinese Historical Society of America Museum”, projectsf.com/listings/chinese-historical-society-of-america-museum/ (updated ).