Art of Manga
at de Young Museum in San Francisco
Sept. 27, 2025 - Jan. 25, 2026
The Heartbeat of Manga—Revealed through 700 Original Drawings
More tickets are now available! Opening September 27 at the de Young museum, Art of Manga is the largest exhibition of its kind ever presented in the Americas.
Featuring 700 original drawings, the exhibition invites you into the creative worlds of legendary manga artists—revealing their visual storytelling styles, artistic process, and cultural impact.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to see original works by some of the most influential figures in manga history.
* For any inquiries, please contact the de Young museum.
Get Unlimited Entry with the Fan Pass!
Vouchers Available at Kinokuniya stores in CA!
Upgrade to a limited-edition Fan Pass and get early access and unlimited entry for you and a guest to Art of Manga and the de Young permanent collection through the run of the exhibition, a custom badge with an exclusive Beshi charm, plus more perks! For one price of $108, you’ll unlock:
Unlimited entry for you and a guest to Art of Manga, as well as all permanent collection galleries at the de Young, through Jan 25, 2026
Early access to Art of Manga at our Member Preview on Sep 26, 2025
Custom Fan Pass badge with an exclusive Beshi charm (pickup starts Sep 26, 2025)
10% off at the Museum Stores through Jan 25, 2026; 20% off Nov 14–15, 2025 (excluding Gashapon)
Booking a free ticket is required and subject to availability
Does not include access to the Legion of Honor
Fan Pass is not a membership and does not include member benefits
Does not guarantee access to Public Programs, which have limited availability
Kinokuniya Membership discount does not apply to vouchers.
* Please note that Fan Pass and single ticket vouchers are available at our stores in San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Anita, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Torrance. Vouchers are not actual tickets. Kinokuniya member discounts do not apply to the vouchers. The Exclusive badge will be available for pick up at de Young museum starting 9/26.
About Art of Manga
Manga — Japanese comics and graphic novels — have become a global phenomenon. Featuring rarely presented original drawings by major artists, this exhibition traces manga’s evolution from the 1970s to today. The exhibition explores manga as a powerful medium for visual storytelling, highlighting themes across genres, from friendship to sexuality to the human condition. Looking closely at each artist’s narrative worlds and creative processes, the exhibition also spotlights manga’s cultural impact on the world today and possibilities for the future.
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About de Young museum
Founded in 1895 in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, the de Young museum has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of the city and a cherished destination for millions of residents and visitors for over 125 years.
Golden Gate Park
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118