13 Nov 2026
The Inheritance (1962)
Kobayashi's 1962 film, part of the midcareer masterworks series.
The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive in Berkeley features cutting-edge art exhibitions and an extensive, diverse cinema program
The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive serves as a vital cultural hub in Berkeley, housing dynamic art exhibitions and a premier film program. Visitors can engage with rotating installations, contemporary art, and classic cinema through curated retrospectives. The venue offers interactive learning through the Fisher Family Art Lab and specialized family programs. Whether exploring historical film posters, participating in curator-led tours, or attending live musical performances, the space fosters a deep connection between international art, community, and film.
Upcoming Events
Listings updated
14 Nov 2026
Hassinger: Living Moving Growing
Retrospective spanning sculpture, performance, video, and installation.
14 Nov 2026
Lotty Rosenfeld: Disobedient Spaces
BAMPFA
First US retrospective of Lotty Rosenfeld's print, video and installation work
14 Nov 2026
Second Saturdays for Families
Drop-in art tour and project plus a family graphic-novel reading
14 Nov 2026
Emory Douglas & William Rhodes
Artists’ conversation on art, solidarity and collective power
14 Nov 2026
Taxi Driver
BAMPFA
Screening of Martin Scorsese's 1976 film Taxi Driver as part of the BAMPFA retrospective.
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Past Events
13 Nov 2026
WAIKIKI BROTHERS
Yim Soon-rye's 2001 South Korean film screening in her in-person program.
13 Nov 2026
Lotty Rosenfeld: Disobedient Spaces
BAMPFA
First US retrospective of Lotty Rosenfeld's print, video and installation work
13 Nov 2026
Hassinger: Living Moving Growing
Retrospective spanning sculpture, performance, video, and installation.
12 Nov 2026
Band of Outsiders (1964)
BAMPFA
Jean-Luc Godard's 1964 French New Wave heist film screens at BAMPFA.
12 Nov 2026
Lotty Rosenfeld: Disobedient Spaces
BAMPFA
First US retrospective of Lotty Rosenfeld's print, video and installation work
12 Nov 2026
Hassinger: Living Moving Growing
Retrospective spanning sculpture, performance, video, and installation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive hosts a mix of art exhibitions, film screenings, live musical performances, and educational curator-led conversations.
The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive is located in the city of Berkeley.
Yes, UC Berkeley students receive free gallery admission and discounted film tickets upon showing a valid Cal ID at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.
Yes, the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive hosts Second Saturday for Families, featuring age-appropriate art projects, reading sessions, and film screenings.
You can purchase tickets for films and events at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive through their official website, bampfa.org.
Yes, becoming a member of the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive provides special pricing for various screenings, including select film festivals.