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February 2024 by Yusi
Appreciate a place for local arts; it’s something missing in SF, for most part of the town.however, as a designer by training, I have to say, the overall quality is very very low. Some of the exhibition is hard to watch, simple ugly and/or silly. The place is tiny - went through everything in 15min. Overall, It’s not even worth the $10 ticket… the best part of this place, in my opinion, is the bathroom, which is pretty neat.guys, we gotta have better stuff locally, something that’s prettier and more interesting than this.Also the whole gift shop is overpriced with low quality stuff…Also also, the staff acted strangely… very indifferent and somehow rude…
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February 2024 by Wilson Tsang
TLDR: not worth the price of admission, the design peace exhibit wasn’t very innovative either:I spent less than an hour here and I read through every exhibit. Designing peace combined with a museum of craft and design led me to believe there’d be huge designs of architecture or other structural design used but instead there was a little bit of software, a little bit of street painting for BLM, and Dutch students coliving with new immigrants, some peace but hardly any design.
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January 2024 by A
No crafts and 1 room
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January 2024 by L Dilley
We visited (Wednesday) which is "pay what you can day". I paid full price ($10 per person) because you have got to support the arts. Half of the space acts as a gift shop which you can access after paying admission. The exhibits space is extremely small. One exhibit had no signage so we assumed it was interactive, which it wasn't. A staff came over and aggressively told my 3 year old not to touch. We apologized and explained that there was no signage indicating that we couldn't touch and they replied "don't touch anything". When we got to an exhibit that was clearly interactive with building supplies, my son didn't want to touch anything because he was told not to touch anything by staff. The space felt super policed and commercial and is definitely not kid friendly.
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January 2024 by Leo Balestri
For a museum showcasing design, it does little to demonstrate that its designs are effective or that they meet a need. Many ideas for how one might do good, particularly in the Designing Peace exhibit, but where's the evidence that they *do*? Lots of platitudes with little substance. The gallery itself is quite small especially for $10 admission - the gift shop is a substantial portion of the floor space. Overall not worth the excursion or price.
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December 2023 by Elma C
As someone who comes from a war-torn country, I was genuinely moved by “Designing peace” exhibit.Some of the highlights include:- a phone app designed to assist people in war-torn countries locate shelter, food, medical supplies ( in multiple languages)- Handbags designed for refugees fleeing conflicts- 2 street block wide street signs “Black lives matter”- A 13-story tower designed specifically for post-war countries- “Regreening Africa” initiative- a Rug made of bulletsThe gift shop offers distinctive items that are perfect for those seeking unique and memorable gifts.Located in the Dogpatch district, the museum is surrounded by a variety of dining options. Some notable establishments include Souvla, known for its delicious cuisine, a wood-fired organic bagel shop, and a bakery that offers delectable treats like crème brûlée-style croissants.
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December 2023 by Christina Underwood
This was one the most interesting & provoking Muesums I visited while in San Fran... Way more price efficient than the others. Small yet full of unique BEAUTY. I would definitely suggest checking out while you're in town.
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December 2023 by Turnipboys
Currently displaying a curated exhibit called "Designing Peace," which features multimedia pieces from international artists about global issues.I had a semi-guided tour that concluded with a crafts session where we made our own mini dioramas. I enjoyed this portion a lot.The layout of the exhibit is very interesting and allows for guests to roam and see every art piece. The staff is knowledgeable and happy to share more about the work and the museum if asked.They have "Pay What You Can Wednesdays," which I recommend if you have the time.
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November 2023 by Liam W.
While the content is very interesting and I enjoyed the exhibits, it sure is depressing. I had misunderstood the concept of this museum, as I thought there would be more "craft" and less "trauma victim" clothing. Again, great exhibits, but don't go here if you're planning on smiling for the next hour.I liked the interactive exhibit at the end where you write notes and put it on the timeline. I also found the "police brutality" outfit very interesting.Service was fine and we got in free due to a coupon for being broke.
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October 2023 by alexw265
The museum fails on all levels. First, there is no craft or design on display. Second, what is on display is all knee-jerk liberal political, the same old tired stuff, mostly just painted on the walls.The "museum" is one room, not particularly, large, so good or bad, there woud never be much there. It's nervy of them to charge admission.
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October 2023 by Dave W.
Our second time here and it is worth the trouble to find the museum. The neighborhood is a lot of fun as well. I have no problem with the fees ($10 for adult, $8 for 65+) and there is a lot to take in. You can easily spend and hour or two in this small space if you stop and read. The gift shop is worth the trip as it has some really nice things. We will return the next time we are in SF (early 2024, I hope).
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January 2023 by Bethany L.
I'm so sad, I was really looking forward to coming here for months and was left feeling disappointed and underwhelmed. I'm not going to knock the art installation too much because art is subjective, but wow- the most exciting part about this place was the gift shop up front. There's two rooms with the exhibits and another small room which was closed off for a private event. Initially we were promised a craft to complete when we were done viewing the exhibit, but we were told that wasn't available and "we caught them on an off time." My guess was that it was supposed to be that small room that wasn't available. Bonus stars are for the cool gift shop and the friendly staff, but that's about it.
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January 2023 by Aaron C.
It is very small and the exhibition is quite limited. Does not worth the admission fee at all.
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November 2022 by Tracey Harding
This place is basically just a cute store that charges admission. Perhaps my issue was really a reflection of the exhibit in place when I was there, but largely what we saw was either vacant display areas or self important lighting work. They shouldn't have charged admission. And it definitely wasn't something that should be advertised on every sign in the neighborhood.
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October 2022 by Vivek Rai
Incredibly small space that makes you feel like you're in a bigger arts and crafts store than a museum. Fun for a quick stop but not a high priority visit for me.