SOMA / Yerba Buena
South of Market is known as "SOMA." Yerba Buena Gardens, “the largest concentration of art west of the Hudson River,” is an oasis in the heart of the city. Moscone Center and more than a dozen museums are located here as well as a memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The University of California-San Francisco, Mission Bay, is the largest biomedical university expansion in the United States. The home of the San Francisco Giants, AT&T Park, is nearby. The South Beach area, recently transformed into a mixed-use waterfront neighborhood, includes the restored warehouses in the South End Historic District and several marinas.
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Yerba Buena GardensIn 1980, Mayor Dianne Feinstein and the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency issued an invitation to developers worldwide to "create ... in the heart of one of the world's great cities, an environment in the form of a magnificent urban garden. . ." The culmination of this process are the gardens we walk among today, along with several other projects in different stages of growth. An award-winning public facility, features a children’s garden, public art, museums, a historic carousel, ice-skating and bowling centers. Open daily sunrise-10pm. Yerba Buena Arts and Events,programs all of the outdoor events in Yerba Buena Gardens. They offer over 200 free artistic, cultural and community programs from May to October as part of what is called the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. These events include jazz concerts, art displays, poetry readings and puppet shows as well as commercial events. For more information and a detailed listing of all upcoming events, see Yerba Buena Arts and Events' website: www.ybgf.org. 750 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103
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AT&T Park, Home of the San Francisco GiantsAT&T Park, with its breathtaking views and classic design, was chosen as the 2008 Sports Facility of the Year by Sports Business Journal and Sports Business Daily as part of the inaugural Sports Business Awards program. The first privately financed ballpark in Major League Baseball since 1962, the Giants' home has many incredible features. The Giants will be playing at home on Wednesday, June 2 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, 94107
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Contemporary Jewish MuseumNewly opened in downtown San Francisco, the Contemporary Jewish Museum presents dynamic exhibitions and educational programs, exploring contemporary perspectives on Jewish culture, history and ideas.Dynamic and ever-changing, the Contemporary Jewish Museum is a non-collecting institution that partners with national and international cultural institutions to present exhibitions that are both timely and relevant and that represent the highest level of artistic achievement and scholarship. At the heart of their programs is a focus on education and outreach to the broader community with the goal of fostering interfaith and intercultural dialogues. 736 Mission Street, San Francisco, 94103
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)Located in a spectacular new building, SFMOMA offers the West Coast's most comprehensive collection of modern and contemporary art, shopping at the Museum Store and dining at Caffé Museo.Founded in 1935, SFMOMA was the first museum on the West Coast devoted to modern and contemporary art. From the outset, the museum has championed the most innovative and challenging art of its time, and we continue to exhibit and collect work by both modern masters and younger, less-established artists. 151 Third Street, San Francisco, 94103-3159 |
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Cartoon Art MuseumFrom editorial cartoons to comic books, graphic novels to anime, Sunday funnies to Saturday morning cartoons, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone. he museum is home to over 6,000 pieces of original and cartoon and animation art, a comprehensive research library, and five galleries of exhibition space. Join us for one of our many book signings, lectures, cartooning classes or workshops; mix and mingle with professional and aspiring cartoonists; or visit our bookstore. Whether it’s nostalgic, educational, or just plain fun, a trip to the Cartoon Art Museum will be an experience you will never forget. 655 Mission Street, San Francisco, 94105
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SF CameraworkSF Camerawork’s exhibitions are nationally recognized as a focal point for innovation, a pacesetter for new trends in the medium and a launching pad for artists’ careers. Their exhibitions present contemporary work in the photographic arts, as well as digital, video, and related visual image media. They have provided early exposure to a distinguished list of artists. 657 Mission Street, Second Floor, San Francisco, 94105
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ZeumSan Francisco's Children's Museum is a hands-on, multimedia arts and technology experience for kids. Zeum offers highly interactive, multi-generational, and ADA accessible exhibits that focus on five core arts and media subjects: Animation, Video Production, Sound Production, Performance, and Visual Arts. There are two floors and six spaces to explore! At Zeum YOU drive the experience, using arts and technology tools with the power of your imagination to create a clay animation, make a music video, compose a soundtrack, or experiment with digital art. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, Zeum provides the tools and guidance you need to feel like a pro at every stage in the learning process. And when you’re done, you’ll have something unique to take home with you. 221 Fourth Street, San Francisco, 94103
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The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgender Historical Society (GLBTHS)GLBTHS collects, preserves, and interprets the history of GLBT people and the communities that support them. They sponsor exhibits and programs on an on-going basis.The exhibit galleries are open Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. The archives of the GLBTHS is one of the world's largest collections of primary source materials about GLBT history. Filmmakers, academics, journalists, students, and others use the archives to craft truthful and inspiring representations of GLBT people.The professionally-staffed archives and reading room are open to GLBTHS members by appointment Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and to the general public on Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. 657 Mission Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, 94105 |
