Photography Exhibitions in San Francisco worth going out for.

I follow photography exhibitions in San Francisco closely and keep the ones worth going to. Tell me what you like and I'll send the ones that fit you.

Top picks

de Young Museum Free Day

de Young Museum Free Day

Tue, Sep 1 · 9:30 AM

Inner Richmond

Free art & city views

The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes

The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes

Tue, Aug 25 · 9:00 AM

Civic Center

Street photography retrospective

Raw, Black & Blue by Shantré Pinkney

Raw, Black & Blue by Shantré Pinkney

Sat, Aug 29 · 2:00 PM

Tenderloin

Photography on Black identity

A Sound Work by Lala Rukh: Subh-e-Umeed

A Sound Work by Lala Rukh: Subh-e-Umeed

Thu, Aug 27 · 1:00 PM

Civic Center

Sonic archive of hope

Graciela Iturbide: Between Two Worlds, a Major Retrospective

Graciela Iturbide: Between Two Worlds, a Major Retrospective

Tue, Aug 25 · 10:00 AM

Transbay

Mexican photography retrospective

The Heart of the Matter exhibition by Carrie Mae Weems

The Heart of the Matter exhibition by Carrie Mae Weems

Tue, Aug 25 · 1:00 AM

Union Square

Spiritual photography & witness

The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes

The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes

Tue, Aug 25 · 9:00 AM

Civic Center

Documentary photo retrospective

Graciela Iturbide: Between Two Worlds, a Major Retrospective

Graciela Iturbide: Between Two Worlds, a Major Retrospective

Tue, Aug 25 · 10:00 AM

Transbay

Photography as meditation

The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes

The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes

Tue, Aug 25 · 9:00 AM

Civic Center

Street photography documentary

Punk Majesty SUMMER NOIR — Underground Art, Photography, Fashion & more

Punk Majesty SUMMER NOIR — Underground Art, Photography, Fashion & more

Sat, Aug 29 · 1:00 PM

Lower Nob Hill

Punk art & fashion

Not everyone knows about these

The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes

The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes

Tue, Aug 25 · 9:00 AM

Civic Center

Street photography retrospective

The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes

The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes

Tue, Aug 25 · 9:00 AM

Civic Center

Street photography archive

The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes

The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes

Tue, Aug 25 · 9:00 AM

Civic Center

Street photography zines

The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes

The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes

Tue, Aug 25 · 9:00 AM

Civic Center

Street photo zine legacy

Introductions 2026: A Showcase of Emerging Bay Area Artists

Introductions 2026: A Showcase of Emerging Bay Area Artists

Wed, Aug 26 · 12:00 PM

West SoMa

Emerging artist showcase

The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes

The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes

Tue, Aug 25 · 9:00 AM

Civic Center

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Frequently asked questions

How does Outgoing pick photography exhibitions in San Francisco?

I go through what's actually on locally and keep the ones worth going to. Nothing pay-to-play, no filler, just the things I'd text a friend about.

Are these picks up to date?

Yes. Past events drop off on their own and the list refreshes every day, so what you see is what's actually happening.

Can Outgoing recommend things for me personally?

That's the whole point. Tell me what you're into once, and I'll send you things that fit, by email and chat.

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