Art That Elevates

A Hidden Jewel in San Francisco

The International Art Museum of America (IAMA) is located on Market Street between the downtown Powell Street cable car terminal and the Civic Center. Recently celebrating its 13th birthday, IAMA provides a spectacular experience ranging from an indoor garden grotto with waterfall to a fairytale hut, Dragon Hall, sealed Treasure Room, 25,000 sq. ft. of gallery space, and more. The collection includes hundreds of paintings and other precious art pieces by world-renowned artists from 12 countries across Europe, America, and Asia from the 16th century to the present day. The experience is elevating and memorable.

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The Backyard of the City

IAMA is a concealed wonderland amidst the lively city, offering a rejuvenating retreat and gathering spot.

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Winner of the Best of the Best Art Gallery in the Bay Area

Featured on the SFGate, the International Art Museum of America is a San Francisco art gallery housing works by world-class artists from near and far.

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The Treasure Room

The Treasure Room houses four unparalleled art pieces known as Yun Sculpture. “Forever Brilliant”, one of the pieces displayed in the Gold Room of the United States Capitol Building in…

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Jade Room

The Jade Room is a small, specially-designed room on the second floor of the museum, with beautiful examples of the jade panels and jade porcelain tiles created by H. H….

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Sixteen Wonders

“Sixteen Wonders” is a collection of artworks by H. H. Dorje Chang Buddha III in permanent exhibition at IAMA. Here, a solo artist creates artworks in sixteen totally different styles….

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One Flower, Two Worlds

Solo Exhibition at the Palace Museum of the Louvre “One Flower, Two Worlds” is exhibited in a special gallery dedicated to Professor Yuhua Shouzhi Wang, the honorary chairwoman of IAMA….

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Timeless Masters

Brilliant and vibrant colors are revealed from the wondrous forms of Yun Sculptures that are preciously preserved and guarded in the Treasure Room vault.

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Transcendental Beauty

Paintings Exhibition of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

Brilliant and vibrant colors are revealed from the wondrous forms of Yun Sculptures that are preciously preserved and guarded in the Treasure Room vault. The Yun Sculptures manifest holy miracles beyond what is possible in this world.

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Upcoming Events

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Opening Reception for “Birds of a Feather” by Angelina Caridis

November 9, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Opening reception for “LIVE BY LOVING” by Zaven Khachikyan

November 16, 2025
3:00 - 5:00 pm
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Holiday Art Fair

November 30, 2025
12:00 - 5:00 pm
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International Art Forum

Learn more about the Olympics forum of Art at IAMA, a global hub for artists to showcase their talents and get inspired.

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