Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco
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Facts and practical information
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. The museum, which was founded in 1984, is located in the historic Jessie Street Substation, which was gutted and its interior redesigned by Daniel Libeskind, along with a new addition; the new museum opened in 2008. The museum's mission is to make the diversity of the Jewish experience relevant for a twenty-first century audience through exhibitions and educational programs. ()
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Metro
- Calculate routeMarket Street & Grant Avenue 2 min walk
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Contemporary Jewish Museum – 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Contemporary Jewish Museum open?
Contemporary Jewish Museum is open:
- Monday 11 am - 5 pm
- Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday closed
- Thursday 11 am - 8 pm
- Friday 11 am - 5 pm
- Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
- Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Contemporary Jewish Museum?
Nearby attractions include St. Patrick's Catholic Church, San Francisco (1 min walk), Four Seasons Private Residences at 706 Mission Street, San Francisco (2 min walk), Humboldt Bank Building, San Francisco (2 min walk), Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco (3 min walk).
How to get to Contemporary Jewish Museum by public transport?
The nearest stations to Contemporary Jewish Museum:
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Bus
- Market Street & Grant Avenue • Lines: 5, 7 (2 min walk)
- Mission Street & 3rd Street • Lines: 101, 101X, 14R, 292, 30, 397, 398, 70, Fcx (3 min walk)
Trolleybus
- 4th Street & Market Street • Lines: 30, 45 (3 min walk)
- 3rd Street & Mission Street • Lines: 30, 45 (3 min walk)
Tram
- Market Street & 3rd Street • Lines: F (3 min walk)
Metro
- Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (5 min walk)
- Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (7 min walk)
Light rail
- Powell Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (6 min walk)
- Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (7 min walk)
Train
- San Francisco 4th & King Street (22 min walk)
Ferry
- Ferry Building Gate G • Lines: San Francisco Bay Ferry (24 min walk)
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