Preserving the heritage of Italian Americans for future generations through art, language, and culture

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Saint Francis of Assisi-Emotions of the Man

An image of Saint Francis of Assisi laying on the floor in the arms of his mother shows the woman holding a glass and offering it to him

Exhibit Location: 940 Battery Street – San Francisco, CA 94111

Saint Francis of Assisi-Emotions of the Man by Artist Lorenzo (Larry Brucia) is a photo exhibition-meets-performance art experience. Part of Lorenzo’s adventure game, The Mask Trilogy, it features a fictional novel, “Secrets of the Carsarians,” centered around the death mask of Saint Francis of Assisi.

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Limited attendance on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM to 2 PM, by appointment only. Special group tours can be arranged by calling Museo at 415.673.2200.

Events & Lectures

For a complete list of events please go to the Events menu.

  • Cena & Telechat #4
    Cena & Telechat #4
    Monday 04/22/2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm -

    This one hour long informal class over Zoom includes friendly and engaging Italian conversation.

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  • Did Marco Polo Ever Go to China?
    Did Marco Polo Ever Go to China?
    Tuesday 04/23/2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm -

    ‘Did Marco Polo Ever Go to China?’ Lecture presented by Vincent Fausone

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  • Celebrating Italy’s Liberation Day
    Celebrating Italy’s Liberation Day
    Thursday 04/25/2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm - The Italian and Italo-American communities are invited to join the SF COMITES in collaboration with the Museo Italo Americano for a commemoration of [...]
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Italian Language Classes

Image with wooden dice with engraved letters that spell the word 'Italiano.' There is then information in a dark gray blur about Italian language classes for the Spring session #1 starting March 4, 2024. In the top right corner of the image April 29, there is an Italian flag.

Classes for all levels are taught
by qualified native speakers.

NOW ONLINE!

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MUSEO ITALO AMERICANO E-SHOP

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Visit the Museo Italo Americano gift shop from the comfort of your home! Whether you’re searching for the perfect Made in Italy gift for a loved one or wanting to add some Italian flair to your living space, there is something for everyone.

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The goal of the campaign is to create the preeminent cultural experience in the U.S. dedicated to the significant, indispensable and untold artistic, cultural and social contributions of Italians and Italian Americans

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MUSEO ITALO AMERICANO: Ieri, Oggi e Domani

MUSEO ITALO AMERICANO: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW

In 1978 the Museo Italo Americano was founded in a small room above Caffè Malvina in San Francisco’s North Beach. Today it is the preeminent Italian American museum in the United States. Our mission in 1978 was very much as it is today – to research, collect, and display works by Italian and Italian-American artists, and to promote educational programs for the appreciation of Italian art and culture. This short video tells the story of the Museo – its past, present and plans for the future.

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