San Francisco Mint, San Francisco

Name: San Francisco Mint
Address: 88 5th St, San Francisco, 94103-1810, United States

#167 among attractions in San Francisco

Architecture, Historical place, History museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

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. It moved into a new one in 1874, now known as the Old San Francisco Mint. In 1937 Mint operations moved into a third building, the current one, completed that year. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1869 (155 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 37°46'58"N, 122°24'25"W

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88 5th StSoutheast San Francisco (South of Market)San Francisco 94103-1810 United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Westfield San Francisco Centre, Metreon, Dewey Monument, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

~590 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield San Francisco Centre, San Francisco
3 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...
~1020 ftNE
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...
~1950 ftN
Monuments and statues
Dewey Monument, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Dewey Monument is a memorial statue in San Francisco, California, located at the center of Union Square. Union Square is bounded by Geary, Powell, Post and Stockton Streets.
~1780 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery, Theater
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco
9 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.
~1610 ftNE
Public park and cultural space
Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco
8 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.
~1750 ftN
Famed hub for retail, dining and nightlife
Union Square, San Francisco
9 min walk • Union Square is a 2.6-acre public plaza bordered by Geary, Powell, Post and Stockton Streets in downtown San Francisco, California.
~870 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The Warfield Theatre, San Francisco
5 min walk • The Warfield Theatre, colloquially referred to as The Warfield, is a 2,300-seat music venue located in San Francisco, California. It was built as a vaudeville theater and opened as the Loews Warfield on May 13, 1922.
~1480 ftNE
Museum, Postmodern architecture, Specialty museum
Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco
8 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.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Art Exchange, San Francisco
10 min walk • San Francisco Art Exchange LLC is an art gallery in San Francisco, California, United States, founded in 1983. The gallery first rose to prominence through its role in establishing the work of pinup artist Alberto Vargas as fine art.
~1820 ftE
Convention center, Event space
Moscone Center, San Francisco
9 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.
~1230 ftE
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Francisco Mint?

Nearby attractions include Hallidie Plaza, San Francisco (4 min walk), The Warfield Theatre, San Francisco (5 min walk), Flood Building, San Francisco (5 min walk), SF Camerawork, San Francisco (5 min walk).

How to get to San Francisco Mint by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Francisco Mint:

Bus

Mission Street & 5th Street • Lines: 101, 101X, 14R, 292, 30, 397, 398, 70, Fcx (1 min walk)
Market Street & Mason Street • Lines: 5, 7 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Mission Street & 5th Street • Lines: 14 (1 min walk)
4th Street & Mission Street • Lines: 30, 45 (6 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & 5th Street • Lines: F (3 min walk)
Powell Street & Market Street (5 min walk)

Light rail

Powell Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (4 min walk)
Civic Center • Lines: K, N, S, T (11 min walk)

Metro

Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (4 min walk)
Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (11 min walk)

Train

San Francisco 4th & King Street (21 min walk)

Ferry

Ferry Building Gate G • Lines: San Francisco Bay Ferry (31 min walk)