The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is globally known for its world-class collection of Asian art, especially Chinese art, and for its international exhibition program. As a unique cross-cultural bridge, the museum is devoted to promoting understanding and appreciation of diverse Asian cultures and civilizations from ancient times to the contemporary era and to helping elevate Asia’s global status and its significance in American life. The present course will introduce the history, collection, exhibitions at the Asian Art Museum and its vision and plan for future as a case study for museum and art history developments in the United States.