Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley

Name: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Address: 2155 Center St, Berkeley, 94720, United States
Telephone: +1 510-642-0808

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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°52'15"N, 122°15'58"W

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2155 Center StBerkeley (Downtown Berkeley)Berkeley 94720 United States

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+1 510-642-0808

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Nearby attractions include: Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, The UC Theatre, Sather Gate.

0.5 miSE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
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~870 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Berkeley
5 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.
~1200 ftW
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The UC Theatre, Berkeley
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~1750 ftE
Bridge
Sather Gate, Berkeley
9 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.
~1150 ftE
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~1610 ftNE
Interesting neighbourhood
Campus of the University of California, Berkeley
8 min walk • The campus of the University of California, Berkeley and its surrounding community are home to a number of notable buildings by early 20th-century campus architect John Galen Howard, his peer Bernard Maybeck, and their colleague Julia Morgan.
~1260 ftNW
Nightlife, Bars and clubs, Brewery
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~1480 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Hotel
Berkeley City Club, Berkeley
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~1150 ftW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
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~490 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, Berkeley
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~700 ftNW
Street
Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
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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 - 7 pm
Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
Friday 11 am - 9 pm
Saturday 11 am - 9 pm
Sunday 11 am - 7 pm

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

Nearby attractions include Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, Berkeley (3 min walk), David Brower Center, Berkeley (3 min walk), Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley (4 min walk), Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley (4 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

Oxford Street & Addison Street • Lines: 6 (1 min walk)
Addison Street & Oxford Street • Lines: 65 (2 min walk)

Metro

Downtown Berkeley • Lines: Orange, Red (4 min walk)
North Berkeley • Lines: Orange, Red (26 min walk)