The Lab, San Francisco

#248 among attractions in San Francisco

Museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Lab is a not-for-profit arts organization and performance space located in San Francisco's Redstone Building. Since 1984, The Lab has hosted performances and projects by artists including Nan Goldin, Barbara Kruger, David Wojnarowicz, Barry McGee, Kim Gordon and Kathleen Hanna. In 2018 the organization began paying fees of $25,000 to $75,000 to artists in residence. ()

Established: 1984 (40 years ago)Coordinates: 37°45'55"N, 122°25'5"W

Address

2948 16th StSoutheast San Francisco (Mission District)San Francisco 94103 United States

Contact

(415) 864-8855

Website

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San Francisco

Day trips

The Lab – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: DNA Lounge, Slim's, Mission Workshop, Mission Dolores Park.

0.5 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
DNA Lounge, San Francisco
13 min walk • DNA Lounge is an iconic nightclub and live music venue located in the heart of San Francisco's SoMa (South of Market) district. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic mix of events, this venue has been a staple in the city's nightlife scene since its inception...
0.5 miNE
Nightlife, Dancing
Slim's, San Francisco
13 min walk • Slim's in San Francisco, United States, was a celebrated live music nightclub that served as a hub for diverse musical acts and lively performances. Established in 1988 by rock promoter Boz Scaggs and others, Slim's boasted a vibrant history and reputation as one of...
~940 ftSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Mission Workshop, San Francisco
5 min walk • Mission Workshop is not just another store with accessories for outdoor adventure lovers – it's a space where the passion for exploring unknown trails merges with modern design and functionality. Located in the vibrant San Francisco, this store specializes in selling...
0.6 miSW
Park, Playground, View point
Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco
16 min walk • Mission Dolores Park, often abbreviated to Dolores Park, is a city park in San Francisco, California. It is located two blocks south of Mission Dolores at the western edge of the Mission District.
0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping district
Market Street, San Francisco
16 min walk • Market Street is a major thoroughfare in San Francisco, California. It begins at The Embarcadero in front of the Ferry Building at the northeastern edge of the city and runs southwest through downtown, passing the Civic Center and the Castro District, to the intersection with Portola Drive in the Twin Peaks neighborhood.
0.5 miW
Church, Historical place, Mission
Mission Dolores, San Francisco
13 min walk • Mission San Francisco de Asís, commonly known as Mission Dolores, is a Spanish Californian mission and the oldest surviving structure in San Francisco, located in the Mission District.
~1600 ftN
Zoo
Woodward's Gardens, San Francisco
8 min walk • Woodward's Gardens, commonly referred to as The Gardens, was a combination amusement park, museum, art gallery, zoo, and aquarium operating from 1866 to 1891 in the Mission District of San Francisco, California.
0.5 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Death Guild, San Francisco
13 min walk • Death Guild is the oldest continually operating gothic/industrial dance club in the United States, and second in the world. Death Guild opened on March 15, 1993, and is currently held every Monday at DNA Lounge in San Francisco.
0.6 miNW
Monuments and statues
California Volunteers Sculpture, San Francisco
15 min walk • California Volunteers, also known as the California Volunteers' Memorial and the Spanish–American War Memorial, is an outdoor sculpture installed in 1906 by Douglas Tilden.
~1170 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Roxie Theater, San Francisco
6 min walk • The Roxie Theater, also known as the Roxie Cinema or just The Roxie, is a historic movie theater, founded in 1912, at 3117 16th Street in the Mission District of San Francisco. It is a non-profit community arthouse cinema.
~1200 ftSW
Street, Public art, Street art
Clarion Alley, San Francisco
6 min walk • Clarion Alley is a small street in San Francisco between Mission and Valencia Streets and 17th and 18th Streets, notable for the murals painted by the Clarion Alley Mural Project.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Lab?

Nearby attractions include Capp Street Project, San Francisco (2 min walk), Victoria Theatre, San Francisco (2 min walk), In Chan Kaajal Park, San Francisco (4 min walk), Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist, San Francisco (5 min walk).

How to get to The Lab by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Lab:

Bus

16th Street & Mission Street • Lines: 55 (3 min walk)
Mission Street & 16th Street • Lines: 14R, 49, 55, 800 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

16th Street & Mission Street • Lines: 22, 33 (3 min walk)
Mission Street & 16th Street • Lines: 14, 33 (3 min walk)

Metro

16th Street Mission • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (3 min walk)
24th Street Mission • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (23 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & Guerrero Street • Lines: F (14 min walk)

Light rail

Church Street & 16th Street • Lines: J (15 min walk)
Right of Way & 18th Street • Lines: J (16 min walk)