San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco

Name: San Francisco Art Institute
Address: 800 Chestnut St, San Francisco, 94133-2206, United States
Telephone: +1 415-771-7020

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Facts and practical information

San Francisco Art Institute is a private college of contemporary art in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1871, SFAI is one of the oldest art schools in the United States and the oldest west of the Mississippi River. Approximately 220 undergraduates and 112 graduate students are enrolled. The institution is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1871 (154 years ago)Coordinates: 37°48'14"N, 122°25'1"W

Address

800 Chestnut StNortheast San Francisco (Russian Hill)San Francisco 94133-2206 United States

Contact

+1 415-771-7020

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Day trips

San Francisco Art Institute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musee Mecanique, Bimbo's 365 Club, Aquatic Park Historic District, Lombard Street.

0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Musee Mecanique, San Francisco
10 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Fisherman's Wharf of San Francisco, Musée Mécanique is a vibrant homage to the bygone era of arcade entertainment. This interactive museum is a treasure trove of over 300 mechanical machines, ranging from 20th-century penny arcade games...
~400 ftE
Nightlife, Dancing
Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco
2 min walk • Step into a time capsule of glitz and glamour at Bimbo's 365 Club, a quintessential San Francisco nightlife institution. Nestled in the heart of the city's North Beach neighborhood, this storied nightclub has been a beacon of entertainment since its inception in 1931.
0.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Aquatic Park Historic District, San Francisco
11 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of San Francisco, the Aquatic Park Historic District stands as a testament to the city's rich maritime history and as a haven for both sports enthusiasts and leisure seekers. This waterfront complex, situated at the northern end of the...
~850 ftSW
Street
Lombard Street, San Francisco
5 min walk • Lombard Street in San Francisco, United States, is famous for its steep, one-block section with eight hairpin turns. Touted as "the crookedest street in the world," this iconic thoroughfare is located in the city's Russian Hill neighborhood.
~1990 ftNW
Exhibits on the oceangoing experience
Maritime Museum, San Francisco
10 min walk • Nestled along the scenic waterfront of San Francisco, the Maritime Museum stands as a beacon of the city's rich seafaring history. Housed in an art deco building that mirrors the waves of the ocean, the museum offers a deep dive into the maritime heritage of the West...
0.5 miE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
North Beach, San Francisco
13 min walk • North Beach is a neighborhood in the northeast of San Francisco adjacent to Chinatown, the Financial District, and Russian Hill.
0.4 miN
WWII submarine turned museum and memorial
USS Pampanito, San Francisco
11 min walk • USS Pampanito, a Balao-class submarine, was a United States Navy ship, the third one named for the pompano fish. She completed six war patrols from 1944 to 1945 and served as a United States Naval Reserve training ship from 1960 to 1971.
~1710 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Game and entertainment center
The San Francisco Dungeon, San Francisco
9 min walk • The San Francisco Dungeon was a tourist attraction that recreated historical events using 360° sets, special effects, and live actors. Visitors walked through the Dungeon, and were guided through each show by professional actors. The attraction also contained a dark boat ride.
~1450 ftNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Buena Vista Cafe, San Francisco
7 min walk • The Buena Vista is a café in San Francisco, California, credited with introducing Irish coffee to the United States in 1952. The Buena Vista Café originally opened in 1916 when the first floor of a boardinghouse was converted into a saloon. The current owners also operate the Trident in Sausalito.
0.4 miSE
Historic park with special events
Washington Square, San Francisco
11 min walk • Washington Square is an American park in the North Beach district of San Francisco. It was established in 1847 and is one of the city's first parks.
~1590 ftN
Museum, Neighbourhood, Piers and boardwalks
Wax Museum at Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco
8 min walk • The Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, was an attraction with over 270 wax figures. Originator Thomas Fong opened the museum in 1963 after seeing the wax figures at the Seattle World's Fair and it was run by the Fong Family until its closure in 2013. It has attracted over 400,000 visitors a year.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Francisco Art Institute open?

San Francisco Art Institute is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 8 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 8 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 3 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to San Francisco Art Institute?

Nearby attractions include Lombard Street, San Francisco (5 min walk), Orchard cost plus world market ROSS, San Francisco (5 min walk), Joseph Conrad Square, San Francisco (6 min walk), Russian Hill, San Francisco (7 min walk).

How to get to San Francisco Art Institute by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Francisco Art Institute:

Trolleybus

Columbus Avenue & Francisco Street • Lines: 30 (2 min walk)

Bus

Columbus Avenue & Francisco Street • Lines: 30, 91 (2 min walk)

Tram

Taylor Street & Columbus Avenue (3 min walk)
Taylor Street & Francisco Street (3 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (12 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (13 min walk)

Metro

Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (34 min walk)
Embarcadero • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (34 min walk)

Light rail

Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (34 min walk)
Embarcadero • Lines: K, N, S, T (34 min walk)