Visit Us

Seeing our urban campus in the heart of San Francisco in person is an experience you don’t want to miss. It is also one of the best ways to preview what it’s like to be a student here. Our campus and housing tours have it all, including personalized information from our tour guides. We also hold open house events in cities across the nation for those who want to see what makes the Academy an ideal place to get an art and design degree.

Campus & Housing Tours

Experience our urban campus in the heart of San Francisco with a guided tour.

Discover student galleries and exhibits
Explore industry standard facilities
Meet with campus reps for personalized tours
Learn about campus housing

SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR

Open Houses

Discover your creative potential at one of our Open Houses.

Meet academy alumni & get portfolio feedback (optional)
Learn about accredited degrees in one of our many areas of art & design, admissions, campus life & more
View demonstrations of flexible online classes
Attend financial aid workshops and meet with Financial Aid Representatives
Enroll in Pre-College Art Experience programs for high school students
Complete your application & registration with an Admissions Representative

WORLDWIDE OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

Request a Presentation for Your Classroom

As one of the premiere art institutions in the country, we thrive on building the global community of artists that support and encourage one another. Submit the form below to request a presentation in your classroom by one of our representatives.

REQUEST PRESENTATION

How to Get Here

Whether you’re taking public transportation or driving, you can find directions to our campus below.

Public Transportation

San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI)

Call 1-415-673-6864 or 1-415-923-6366
Provides a variety of transit systems throughout the city.

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)

Call 1-415-989-2278 or 1-510-465-2278
A transit system that services Downtown Oakland, the East Bay, and Alameda County.

CalTrain

Call 1-800-660-4287 or 1-650-817-1717
A commuter train service from San Francisco to San Mateo County, San Jose, and Santa Clara County.

SamTrans

Call 1-800-660-4287 or 1-650-817-1717
San Mateo County District transit system that connects to SF Muni, BART, and Caltrain.

Golden Gate Transit

Call 1-415-923-2000. Buses and ferries that connect to SF Muni, BART, and Caltrain.
AC Transit 511 (say “AC Transit”)
511.org
Alameda and Contra Costa District transit system that provides local buses in the East Bay (Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville), BART stations, and the Transbay Terminal in San Francisco.

Alameda/Oakland Ferry

Call 1-510-272-1466. Ferry boat service between San Francisco and the East Bay.

Driving Directions

The directions below will help you navigate to our main Academy building at 79 New Montgomery St. in Downtown San Francisco.

From the South Bay (San Jose, Fremont, Palo Alto, Gilroy) Take Highway 101 North to the Bay Bridge, then take the 4th St. exit. Go straight one block and turn right on Mission St. and continue until you reach New Montgomery St.

From the East Bay (Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Concord, Sacramento) Take Highway 80 West across the Bay Bridge, then take Fremont St. exit. Turn left on Mission St. and continue until you reach New Montgomery St.

From the North Bay (Sausalito, Richmond, Vallejo, Marin, San Rafael) Take Highway 101-South across the Golden Gate Bridge, then take the Lombard St exit to Gough. Turn right on Gough St., then left on Market St. Continue on Market St., then turn right on New Montgomery St. until you reach Mission St.

For parking information, view a comprehensive list of San Francisco parking lots.

Where to Stay

Enjoy special discounts at two premiere hotels in the Bay Area.

Sir Francis Drake Hotel

Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco

Book online for special rates.

Cartwright Hotel

Cartwritght Hotel San Francisco

Call 1-415-421-2865 for a special rate or book the rate directly online.