Museum of San Francisco

The Museum of San Francisco is a non-profit history museum focused on the history of the city of San Francisco located in the San Francisco Financial District.[1]

History

The Museum of San Francisco opened in 2019 and is operated by the San Francisco Historical Society.[1] It is housed in the first building of the San Francisco mint, previously home to the Pacific Heritage Museum.[1][2]

The street on which it is housed was renamed after Emperor Norton in 2023.[3]

There has been previous attempts to create a history museum for the city[4]. The Museum of the City of San Francisco operated from 1992 to 2000 and merged with the San Francisco Historical Society to renovate and open a museum in the Old San Francisco Mint, a project that was canceled in 2015.[5]

Collections and Programs

The museum is home to a permanent exhibit and temporary community exhibits[6], as well as a learning center for children[7]. It has received historical artifacts from Anchor Brewing upon its closure in 2023.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c Nolte, Carl (October 5, 2019). "SF's newest museum is opening in the city's oldest mint". San Francisco Chronicle.
  2. ^ "Pacific Heritage Museum - Museums - Phone Number - Hours - Photos - 555 Montgomery St". SF Station. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  3. ^ Whiting, Sam (September 18, 2023). "Emperor Norton gets a street named after him in the Financial District, where he once reigned". San Francisco Chronicle.
  4. ^ Nolte, Carl (March 7, 2014). "Claims of 'hostile takeover' at S.F.'s Old Mint". San Francisco Gate.
  5. ^ Epstein, Edward (June 2, 2023). "Dreaming of a city museum / An exhibit of S.F. history may find a home in the Old Mint". San Francisco Gate.
  6. ^ Schrager, Anne (March 8, 2024). "St. Patrick's Day 2024: Celebrate with the best live music, dancing, parades and parties around the S.F. Bay Area". San Francisco Chronicle.
  7. ^ "City Lab for Kids Exhibit | Museum of San Francisco". San Francisco Historical Society. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  8. ^ Fan Muce, Megan (October 6, 2023). "Anchor Brewing donates historic artifacts in effort to preserve legacy". San Francisco Chronicle.


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