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Take a tour of the seat of San Francisco’s government and learn about its rich history, unique architectural features, and the role it plays in our city. Docent tours are offered Monday through Friday at 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, and 2:00 pm. Tours last 60–75 minutes and are free. Meet at the information desk in the Rotunda. Tours may be canceled due to events or unexpected staff limitations.


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Join us on the steps of City Hall to raise awareness and uplift survivor voices during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

“My Favorite Object: Fudo Myoo,” with docent Peggy Mathers. “Take out” a taste of art! Join museum docents and fellow art lovers for interactive lunchtime encounters with selected artworks from the collection. We’ll gather on Zoom to look closely at compelling works using high-resolution images and uncover fun facts. Each weekly session explores a different topic; unmute to join the conversation. Image: The Buddhist deity Achala Vidyaraja (Fudo Myoo), 950-1050. Japan. Heian period (794-1185). Wood with pigments. Asian Art Museum, The Avery Brundage Collection, B60S146+. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.

“Take out” a taste of art! Join museum docents and fellow art lovers for interactive lunchtime encounters with selected artworks from the collection. We’ll gather on Zoom to look closely at compelling works using high-resolution images and uncover fun facts. Each weekly session explores a different topic; unmute to join the conversation. Image: Flowering plants by a flowing waterfall 渡辺始興筆 流水四季花木図屏風, approx. 1725-1755. by Watanabe Shiko (Japanese, 1683 – 1755). Edo period (1615-1868). Ink, colors and gold on paper. Asian Art Museum, Gift and Purchase from the Harry G.C. Packard Collection Charitable Trust in honor of Dr. Shujiro Shimada; The Avery Brundage Collection, 1991.54.2. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.

“Take out” a taste of art! Join museum docents and fellow art lovers for interactive lunchtime encounters with selected artworks from the collection. We’ll gather on Zoom to look closely at compelling works using high-resolution images and uncover fun facts. Each weekly session explores a different topic; unmute to join the conversation. “Glimpses of Identity,” with docent Lydia Zane.

“Take out” a taste of art! Join museum docents and fellow art lovers for interactive lunchtime encounters with selected artworks from the collection. We’ll gather on Zoom to look closely at compelling works using high-resolution images and uncover fun facts. Each weekly session explores a different topic; unmute to join the conversation. “Japonisme" with docent Cleo Appleton.
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