Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) San Francisco: Permanently Closed

Important Update

The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) in San Francisco did not close in 2021. The original answer was incorrect.

✅ Current Status (2024)

• OPEN at 685 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105 (Yerba Buena district)
• Website: moadsf.org
• Phone: (415) 358-7200
• Hours: Wed–Sun 11 AM–6 PM (check site for changes)

🏛️ About MoAD

• Founded 2005; one of few museums focused exclusively on African Diaspora culture
• No permanent collection — rotating exhibitions, artist residencies, programs
• Themes: origins, movement, adaptation, transformation
• Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution

🌐 Digital Presence

• Website: moadsf.org (exhibitions, events, store, donations)
• Social: @moadsf (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)
• Virtual tours & online programs available

📍 Visit Info

• Near: SFMOMA, Yerba Buena Gardens, Moscone Center, BART/Muni (Powell St.)
• Admission: $10 adults; seniors/students $5; members/free days free
• Accessible; café on site

Why the Confusion?

COVID-19 caused temporary closure (Mar 2020–Oct 2021). Some sources mistakenly reported permanent closure. MoAD reopened and continues operating.