Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco

Name: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Address: 701 Mission St, San Francisco, 94103, United States
Telephone: +1 415-978-2787

#81 among attractions in San Francisco

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Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco

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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. YBCA programs year-round in two landmark buildings—the Galleries and Forum by Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki and the adjacent Theater by American architect James Stewart Polshek and Todd Schliemann. Betti-Sue Hertz served as Curator from 2008 through 2015. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1993 (31 years ago)Coordinates: 37°47'8"N, 122°24'7"W

Address

701 Mission StSoutheast San Francisco (South Beach)San Francisco 94103 United States

Contact

+1 415-978-2787

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Day trips

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Westfield San Francisco Centre, Metreon, Yerba Buena Gardens.

~310 ftE
Vast collection of prominent artworks
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco
2 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...
~1280 ftSW
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...
~770 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Game and entertainment center
Metreon, San Francisco
4 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...
~330 ftS
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.
~1600 ftNW
Famed hub for retail, dining and nightlife
Union Square, San Francisco
8 min walk • Union Square is a 2.6-acre public plaza bordered by Geary, Powell, Post and Stockton Streets in downtown San Francisco, California.
~1280 ftN
Monuments and statues
Admission Day Monument, San Francisco
7 min walk • The Admission Day Monument is an 1897 sculpture by Douglas Tilden, located at the intersection of Market Street and Montgomery Street in San Francisco, California, United States. It commemorates California Admission Day, the date on which the state became part of the Union, following the Mexican-American war of 1848.
~590 ftW
Museum, Postmodern architecture, Specialty museum
Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco
3 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.
~550 ftSE
Convention center, Event space
Moscone Center, San Francisco
3 min walk • The George R. Moscone Convention Center, popularly known as the Moscone Center, is the largest convention and exhibition complex in San Francisco, California.
~580 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Patrick's Catholic Church, San Francisco
3 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.
~440 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of the African Diaspora, San Francisco
3 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.
~910 ftS
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Children's Creativity Museum, San Francisco
5 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 Yerba Buena Center for the Arts open?

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 8 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Yerba Buena Center for the Arts?

Nearby attractions include Four Seasons Private Residences at 706 Mission Street, San Francisco (2 min walk), San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco (2 min walk), Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco (2 min walk), The Paramount, San Francisco (2 min walk).

How to get to Yerba Buena Center for the Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yerba Buena Center for the Arts:

Bus

Mission Street & 3rd Street • Lines: 101, 101X, 14R, 292, 30, 397, 398, 70, Fcx (1 min walk)
3rd Street & Mission Street • Lines: 15, 30, 8, 91 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

Mission Street & 3rd Street • Lines: 14 (2 min walk)
3rd Street & Mission Street • Lines: 30, 45 (2 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & 3rd Street • Lines: F (4 min walk)

Light rail

Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (7 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (8 min walk)

Metro

Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (7 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (8 min walk)

Train

San Francisco 4th & King Street (19 min walk)

Ferry

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