Mechanics' Institute, San Francisco

Name: Mechanics' Institute
Address: 57 Post St, San Francisco, 94104-5003, United States
Telephone: +1 415-393-0101

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The Mechanics' Institute is a historic membership library, cultural event center, and chess club at 57 Post Street, San Francisco, California. It was founded in 1854, as a mechanics' institute, an educational and cultural institution, to serve the vocational needs of out-of-work gold miners. The institute today serves readers, writers, downtown employees, students, film lovers, chess players, and others. ()

Coordinates: 37°47'20"N, 122°24'11"W

Address

57 Post StNortheast San Francisco (Downtown San Francisco-Union Square)San Francisco 94104-5003 United States

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+1 415-393-0101

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Mechanics' Institute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1920 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield San Francisco Centre, San Francisco
10 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...
~1700 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Game and entertainment center
Metreon, San Francisco
9 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...
~1200 ftS
Museum, Art gallery, Theater
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco
6 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.
~1250 ftSW
Famed hub for retail, dining and nightlife
Union Square, San Francisco
7 min walk • Union Square is a 2.6-acre public plaza bordered by Geary, Powell, Post and Stockton Streets in downtown San Francisco, California.
~310 ftE
Monuments and statues
Admission Day Monument, San Francisco
2 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.
0.4 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco
11 min walk • The American Conservatory Theater is a major nonprofit theater company in San Francisco, California, United States, that offers the public both classical and contemporary theater productions. It also has an attached acting school.
~260 ftN
37°47'22"N • 122°24'11"W
Crocker Galleria, San Francisco
2 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~750 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Library
California Historical Society, San Francisco
4 min walk • The California Historical Society is the official historical society of California. It was founded in 1871, by a group of prominent Californian intellectuals at Santa Clara University.
0.4 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Marines' Memorial Club, San Francisco
12 min walk • The Marines' Memorial Club in San Francisco, California at 609 Sutter Street, is a private social club for United States Marines and other veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
~1730 ftW
37°47'21"N • 122°24'32"W
Shelton Theater, San Francisco
9 min walk • Theater, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
~680 ftSE
Street
New Montgomery Street, San Francisco
4 min walk • New Montgomery Street, formerly Montgomery Street South, begins at Market Street and terminates at Howard Street in the SOMA district of San Francisco, California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mechanics' Institute open?

Mechanics' Institute is open:

Monday 9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Mechanics' Institute?

Nearby attractions include One Montgomery Tower, San Francisco (1 min walk), Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, San Francisco (2 min walk), Admission Day Monument, San Francisco (2 min walk), Lotta's Fountain, San Francisco (2 min walk).

How to get to Mechanics' Institute by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mechanics' Institute:

Bus

Market Street & Montgomery Street • Lines: 38, 38R, 5 (1 min walk)
Kearny Street & Geary Street • Lines: 30, 8, 91 (1 min walk)

Trolleybus

Kearny Street & Geary Street • Lines: 30, 45 (2 min walk)
Sutter Street & Kearny Street • Lines: 30, 45 (4 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & New Montgomery Street • Lines: F (2 min walk)

Light rail

Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (2 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (10 min walk)

Metro

Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (3 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (10 min walk)

Ferry

Ferry Building Gate F • Lines: San Francisco Bay Ferry (20 min walk)

Train

San Francisco 4th & King Street (25 min walk)