Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley

Name: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Address: 2626 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, 94704-1717, United States
Telephone: +1 510-642-0808

#101 among attractions in Berkeley

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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

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The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are a combined art museum, repertory movie theater, and archive associated with the University of California, Berkeley. Lawrence Rinder was Director from 2008, succeeded by Julie Rodrigues Widholm in August, 2020. The museum is a member of the North American Reciprocal Museums program. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1963 (61 years ago)Coordinates: 37°52'8"N, 122°15'22"W

Address

2626 Bancroft WayBerkeley (Southside)Berkeley 94704-1717 United States

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+1 510-642-0808

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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Telegraph Avenue, Sather Tower, California Memorial Stadium, Greek Theatre.

~1040 ftSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley
6 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Berkeley, California, Telegraph Avenue is a cultural and commercial lifeline that captures the unique spirit of this eclectic city. Stretching south from the edge of the University of California, Berkeley campus, Telegraph Avenue is not...
~1340 ftNW
Well-known campanile at a university
Sather Tower, Berkeley
7 min walk • Sather Tower is a bell tower with clocks on its four faces on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. It is more commonly known as The Campanile for its resemblance to the Campanile di San Marco in Venice.
~1650 ftNE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley
8 min walk • California Memorial Stadium also known as FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium, and simply and commonly known as Memorial Stadium is an outdoor football stadium on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California.
~1880 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Greek Theatre, Berkeley
10 min walk • The William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, known locally as simply the Greek Theatre, is an 8,500-seat amphitheater owned and operated by the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California, USA.
~1130 ftS
Park
People's Park, Berkeley
6 min walk • People's Park in Berkeley, California is a park located just east of Telegraph Avenue, bounded by Haste and Bowditch Streets, and Dwight Way, near the University of California, Berkeley.
0.7 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Berkeley
19 min walk • Berkeley Repertory Theatre is a regional theater company located in Berkeley, California. It runs seven productions each season from its two stages in Downtown Berkeley.
~1260 ftNW
Bridge
Sather Gate, Berkeley
7 min walk • Sather Gate is a prominent landmark separating Sproul Plaza from the bridge over Strawberry Creek, leading to the center of the University of California, Berkeley campus. The gate was donated by Jane K.
~880 ftW
Universities and schools
University of California, Berkeley
5 min walk • The University of California, Berkeley is a public land-grant research university in Berkeley, California. Established in 1868 as the University of California, it is the state's first land-grant university and the first campus of the University of California system.
0.6 miS
Theater, Church, Concerts and shows
Berkeley Playhouse, Berkeley
15 min walk • The Julia Morgan Theater, located in the former St. John's Presbyterian Church, is a historic building in Berkeley, California designed by architect Julia Morgan.
~1150 ftE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Thorsen House, Berkeley
6 min walk • The William R. Thorsen House, often referred to as the Thorsen House, is a historic residence in Berkeley, California.
~1100 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Romanesque architecture
First Church of Christ, Berkeley
6 min walk • First Church of Christ, Scientist, Berkeley, now also known as Christian Science Society, Berkeley, is a Christian Science church, located at 2619 Dwight Way at Bowditch Street across the street from People's Park, in Berkeley, in Alameda County, California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive open?

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive?

Nearby attractions include Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, Berkeley (2 min walk), George and Mary Foster Anthropology Library, Berkeley (3 min walk), Wurster Hall, Berkeley (4 min walk), University of California, Berkeley (5 min walk).

How to get to Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive by public transport?

The nearest stations to Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive:

Bus

Bancroft Way & Bowditch Street • Lines: N, P (2 min walk)
Bancroft Way & College Avenue • Lines: 36, 51B, 52, 79, 851, F, N, P (2 min walk)

Metro

Downtown Berkeley • Lines: Orange, Red (18 min walk)
Ashby • Lines: Orange, Red (34 min walk)