PD46 ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS STOP SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (SFMOMA) 151 Third St. • 415-357-4000 sfmoma.org • visit@sfmoma.org After a major three-year building expansion designed by Snøhetta, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is one of San Francisco's must-see destinations. AQUARIUM OF THE BAY The Embarcadero at Beach St., PIER 39 415-623-5300 bayecotarium.org/aquarium info@bayecotarium.org Host a one-of-a-kind event at Aquarium of the Bay with sharks, bat rays and river otters. Jellies, anchovies and more offer a unique backdrop for an unforgettable event. GO SAN FRANCISCO 866-628-9028 gocity.com/san-francisco/en-us info@smartdestinations.com Multiple attractions, one low price. Save up to 60% off 25+ top attractions and tours vs. paying at the gate with the all-inclusive Go San Francisco Card. 111 MINNA GALLERY 7D EXPERIENCE HAAS-LILIENTHAL HOUSE 111 Minna St. 415-974-1719 • 111minnagallery.com michelle@111minnagallery.com Transforming with ever-changing art exhibitions, the Event Space measures 4,700 sq. ft., dividing into spaces with capacity of 175/300 and accommodating up to 500 people. PIER 39, Building M • 415-445-0120 7dexperience.com • info@7dexperience.com Experience San Francisco's first interactive thrill ride. Compete using your laser blaster to earn points as you hit zombies and robots while in moving roller coaster seats. ASIAN ART MUSEUM OF SAN FRANCISCO 200 Larkin St. • 415-581-3500 asianart.org • pr@asianart.org The Asian Art Museum is home to a renowned collection of Asian art. The museum can also host groups and has a variety of special event spaces. 2007 Franklin St. • 415-441-3000 sfheritage.org • info@sfheritage.org Private docent-led tours can be arranged. We provide the perfect San Francisco venue for breakfast meetings, cocktail receptions, afternoon teas or dinner parties. PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO SLIM'S 333 11th St • 415-255-0333 slimspresents.com/slims info@slims-sf.com Opened in 1988 by legendary R&B artist Boz Scaggs, Slim's is a live music nightclub dedicated to providing the public with excellent service. BOUDIN AT THE WHARF INTERNATIONAL ART MUSEUM OF AMERICA 1025 Market St. 415-753-6344 • iamasf.org info@internationalartmuseum.org Visit San Francisco's most unique art museum, the International Art Museum of America! View our eclectic exhibits of calligraphy, sculpture and paintings. Admission is free. 103 Montgomery St. • 415-561-4323 presidio.gov • presidio@presidiotrust.gov The 1,500-acre Presidio is San Francisco’s unique national park at the Golden Gate. It features numerous indoor and outdoor venues for events, meetings and celebrations. 160 Jefferson St. 415-928-1849 • boudinbakery.com wharfevents@boudinbakery.com Set in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, this two-story flagship building allows visitors to observe the bakery in action. Learn how sourdough French bread is made. SAINT JOHN COLTRANE AFRICAN ORTHODOX CHURCH 2097 Turk St. • 415-596-3878 coltranechurch.org coltraneaoc@gmail.com The Coltrane Church is an ambassador of the universal message of A Love Supreme: fostering global brotherhood to people of all faiths and embracing Coltrane's ideal, Peace on Earth. THE WALT DISNEY FAMILY MUSEUM 104 Montgomery St. • 415-345-6800 waltdisney.org • info@waltdisney.org Immerse yourself in the remarkable life story of Walt Disney, with interactive galleries featuring films, music, artifacts and a spectacular model of Disneyland. CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES LEGION OF HONOR Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Dr. 415-379-8000 • calacademy.org info@calacademy.org Home to an aquarium, planetarium and four-story rainforest, all under one living roof, the California Academy of Sciences is the perfect place to host your event. 100 34th Ave., Lincoln Park 415-750-3698 • legionofhonor.famsf.org legionevents@famsf.org The Legion of Honor displays a collection of more than 4,000 years of ancient and European art in a neoclassical building overlooking Lincoln Park and the Golden Gate Bridge. SAN FRANCISCO DUNGEON YERBA BUENA GARDENS 750 Howard St. • 415-820-3550 yerbabuenagardens.com mmccue@mjmmg.com This award-winning public facility features a children's garden, public art, museums, a historic carousel, ice-skating and bowling centers. CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MADAME TUSSAUDS 145 Jefferson St. • 855-753-9999 thedungeons.com/sanfrancisco infosfdungeon@merlinentertainments.biz Great for groups, The San Francisco Dungeon offers nine live shows and an Escape Alcatraz ride for a journey through 200 years of the dark, grisly history of the city. COMEDY CLUBS 678 Mission St. • 415-357-1848 californiahistoricalsociety.org bookings@calhist.org The state's official historical society, its San Francisco headquarters, gallery and research library represent California's dynamic history. Group tours available. 145 Jefferson St. • 866-223-4240 madametussauds.com/sanfrancisco info@madametussaudssf.com Madame Tussauds is great for group outings, team building and private events. No ropes. No boundaries. Visitors can get closer to their icons than ever before! Sounds fab, right? SAN FRANCISCO MARITIME NATIONAL PARK ASSOCIATION -BALCLUTHA 2905 Hyde St. • 415-561-6662 maritime.org • events@maritime.org Imagine your guests watching the sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge from the decks of an authentic 1886 tall ship. The vessel features a restored Victorian era captain's quarters. COBB'S COMEDY CLUB CARTOON ART MUSEUM Live Nation Special Events 915 Columbus Ave. • 415-281-9227 livenation.com/specialevents sf.events@livenation.com For more than 30 years, Cobb's Comedy Club has been one of San Francisco's premier comedy venues, providing the best nationally recognized entertainers. 781 Beach St. • 415-227-8666 cartoonart.org • office@cartoonart.org Ideal for company or social events, zany product launch or a sophisticated, out-of-the-ordinary, urban wedding reception, combining our gorgeous view with fun atmosphere. MARTIN LAWRENCE GALLERIES 366 Geary St. • 415-956-0345 martinlawrence.com gearydirector@martinlawrence.com America's premier gallery of fine art, located in the heart of Union Square. Specializing in museum quality 20th century masters and internationally recognized contemporary artists. SAN FRANCISCO MARITIME NATIONAL PARK ASSOCIATION -FERRYBOAT EUREKA 2905 Hyde St. • 415-561-6662 maritime.org • events@maritime.org Experience the romance of old time San Francisco aboard this 1890 classic ferryboat. The Eureka carries the distinction of being the largest floating wooden vessel in existence. CHILDREN'S CREATIVITY MUSEUM PUNCH LINE COMEDY CLUB Live Nation Special Events 444 Battery St. • 415-281-9227 livenation.com/specialevents sf.events@livenation.com The city's longest running comedy club, Punch Line's intimate stage is a favorite of nationally acclaimed comics. It is available for private and semi-private events. 221 Fourth St. • 415-820-3320 creativity.org • carol@creativity.org Located in Yerba Buena Gardens, within walking distance from public transportation, the museum offers an open floor plan, private rooftop and a 200-seat theater. MUSEUM OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA CONTEMPORARY JEWISH MUSEUM 685 Mission St. • 415-358-7200 moadsf.org • rentals@moadsf.org The museum is ideal for gatherings, including corporate events, product launches, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, film screenings and fundraisers. SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (SFMOMA) 151 Third St. • 415-357-4000 sfmoma.org • visit@sfmoma.org After a major three-year building expansion designed by Snøhetta, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is one of San Francisco’s must-see destinations. MOVIE THEATRES AMC KABUKI 8 1881 Post St. • 415-346-3243 877-262-4450 • amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/san-francisco/amc-kabuki-8 4145@amctheatres.com AMC Theatres is dedicated to innovating the way you see movies. 736 Mission St. • 415-655-7800 thecjm.org • sbaileyhogarty@thecjm.org Conveniently located in downtown San Francisco, the Contemporary Jewish Museum’s dynamic facility, designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, offers beautiful spaces for every event. MUSEUM OF CRAFT AND DESIGN DE YOUNG MUSEUM 2569 Third St. • 415-773-0303 sfmcd.org • info@sfmcd.org The Museum of Craft and Design showcases innovative contemporary work in craft and design that engages the community while stimulating the creative potential in peoples' lives. SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL PARK ASSOCIATION -MUSEUM 976 Beach St. • 415-561-6662 maritime.org • events@maritime.org This architectural treasure features classic terrazzo floors and fanciful murals and mosaics. Sweeping views of the bay capture the beauty of the San Francisco waterfront. AMC METREON 16 135 Fourth St., Ste. 3000 415-369-6207 • 888-440-4262 amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/san-francisco/amc-metreon-16 2325@amctheatres.com AMC Theatres is dedicated to innovating the way you see movies. Golden Gate Park 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. 415-750-3600 • deyoung.famsf.org mnewcomer@famsf.org Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the de Young Museum showcases art from all continents and boasts breathtaking 360-degree views of San Francisco. MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM EXPLORATORIUM One Grant Ave. • 855-258-0719 museumoficecream.com moictickets@showclix.com This is where whimsical ideas and products are transformed into real life experiences. The Museum of Ice Cream's mission is to design environments that bring people together and provoke imagination. SAN FRANCISCO RAILWAY MUSEUM MUSEUMS & GALLERIES AMERICAN BOOKBINDERS MUSEUM 355 Clementina St. • 415-824-9754 bookbindersmuseum.org anna.links@bookbindersmuseum.org Our maximum is capacity 112. For further information and an estimate, contact rentals@bookbindersmuseum.org. Pier 15 • 415-528-4444 exploratorium.edu/visit visit@exploratorium.edu Our sustainably designed facility, located at Pier 15 in the vibrant heart of the Embarcadero, is an unforgettable venue for everything from intimate gatherings to large events. MUSEUM OF 3D ILLUSIONS 55-61 Jefferson St. • 888-386-5585 sfillusions.com museumof3dillusions@bigfunnyusa.com Try your imagination at the Museum of 3D Illusions in San Francisco, right by Fisherman's Wharf! Our 40+ breathtaking 3D illusions offer an Insta-worthy experience like no other. 77 Steuart St. • 415-974-1948 store@streetcar.org • streetcar.org The San Francisco Railway Museum packs a great experience into a compact space, just across from the famous Ferry Building. The museum is designed to complement the historic rail vehicles of the F-line and cable car lines by serving as an information and interpretation center for them. PLANNING DIRECTORY 2020
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