Moscone Center, San Francisco

Name: Moscone Center
Address: 747 Howard St, San Francisco, 94103-3118, United States
Telephone: +1 415-974-4000

#153 among attractions in San Francisco

Convention center, Event space

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Facts and practical information

The George R. Moscone Convention Center, popularly known as the Moscone Center, is the largest convention and exhibition complex in San Francisco, California. The complex consists of three main halls spread out across three blocks and 87 acres in the South of Market neighborhood. The convention center originally opened in 1981. It is named after San Francisco former mayor George Moscone, who was assassinated in November 1978. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1981 (43 years ago)Coordinates: 37°47'3"N, 122°24'4"W

Address

747 Howard StSoutheast San Francisco (South Beach)San Francisco 94103-3118 United States

Contact

+1 415-974-4000

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Day trips

Moscone Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Westfield San Francisco Centre, Metreon, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

~580 ftN
Vast collection of prominent artworks
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's bustling downtown, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) stands as a beacon of contemporary creativity and innovation. This temple of modern and contemporary art, reopened in 2016 after a significant expansion, is one...
~1440 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield San Francisco Centre, San Francisco
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, Westfield San Francisco Centre stands as a gleaming beacon of modern retail, offering a diverse shopping experience that caters to every taste and preference. This upscale shopping center, strategically located at the bustling...
~870 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Game and entertainment center
Metreon, San Francisco
5 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of San Francisco, the Metreon stands as a premier shopping and entertainment destination for locals and tourists alike. This modern shopping center, situated in the city's vibrant South of Market district, offers a dynamic blend of retail...
~550 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery, Theater
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco
3 min walk • Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is a multi-disciplinary contemporary arts center in San Francisco, California, United States. Located in Yerba Buena Gardens, YBCA features visual art, performance, and film/video that celebrates local, national, and international artists and the Bay Area's diverse communities.
~320 ftNW
Public park and cultural space
Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco
2 min walk • Yerba Buena Gardens is the name for two blocks of public parks located between Third and Fourth, Mission and Folsom Streets in downtown San Francisco, California. The first block bordered by Mission and Howard Streets was opened on October 11, 1993.
~1060 ftNW
Museum, Postmodern architecture, Specialty museum
Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco
6 min walk • The Contemporary Jewish Museum is a non-collecting museum at 736 Mission Street at Yerba Buena Lane in the South of Market neighborhood of San Francisco, California.
~1170 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
American Bookbinders Museum, San Francisco
6 min walk • The American Bookbinders Museum is a small, not-for-profit museum in San Francisco, California, dedicated to showcasing the artistry, history, and craft of bookbinding. The Museum opened as a private museum in 2009.
~1820 ftW
Architecture, Historical place, History museum
San Francisco Mint, San Francisco
9 min walk • The San Francisco Mint is a branch of the United States Mint. Opened in 1854 to serve the gold mines of the California Gold Rush, in twenty years its operations exceeded the capacity of the first building.
~980 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Patrick's Catholic Church, San Francisco
5 min walk • St. Patrick's Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic church in San Francisco, California, founded in 1851. It is located at 756 Mission Street, between 3rd and 4th streets, across the street from Yerba Buena Gardens in the heart of the South of Market district.
~800 ftN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of the African Diaspora, San Francisco
4 min walk • The Museum of the African Diaspora is a contemporary art museum in San Francisco, California. MoAD holds exhibitions and presents artists exclusively of the African diaspora, one of only a few museums of its kind in the United States.
~520 ftSW
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Children's Creativity Museum, San Francisco
3 min walk • The Children's Creativity Museum is an interactive museum for children aged 2-12 years, located in Yerba Buena Gardens, in San Francisco, California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Moscone Center open?

Moscone Center is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Moscone Center?

Nearby attractions include Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco (2 min walk), Children's Creativity Museum, San Francisco (3 min walk), Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco (3 min walk), San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco (3 min walk).

How to get to Moscone Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Moscone Center:

Trolleybus

3rd Street & Howard Street • Lines: 30, 45 (2 min walk)
4th Street & Howard Street • Lines: 30, 45 (4 min walk)

Bus

3rd Street & Howard Street • Lines: 30, 8, 91 (2 min walk)
4th Street & Howard Street • Lines: 30, 8, 91 (4 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & 3rd Street • Lines: F (7 min walk)

Light rail

Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (9 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (10 min walk)

Metro

Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (9 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (9 min walk)

Train

San Francisco 4th & King Street (17 min walk)

Ferry

Ferry Building Gate G • Lines: San Francisco Bay Ferry (23 min walk)