California Historical Society, San Francisco

Name: California Historical Society
Address: 678 Mission St, San Francisco, 94105-4014, United States
Telephone: +1 415-357-1848

#224 among attractions in San Francisco

Museum, History museum, Library

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California Historical Society, San Francisco

Facts and practical information

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. It was officially designated as the Californian state historical society in 1979. Its headquarters are in San Francisco, though it hosts exhibits and collections across California. ()

Coordinates: 37°47'13"N, 122°24'7"W

Address

678 Mission StSoutheast San Francisco (South Beach)San Francisco 94105-4014 United States

Contact

+1 415-357-1848

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San Francisco

Day trips

California Historical Society – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Westfield San Francisco Centre, Metreon, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

~470 ftSE
Vast collection of prominent artworks
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's bustling downtown, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) stands as a beacon of contemporary creativity and innovation. This temple of modern and contemporary art, reopened in 2016 after a significant expansion, is one...
~1540 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield San Francisco Centre, San Francisco
8 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...
~1140 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Game and entertainment center
Metreon, San Francisco
6 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...
~480 ftS
Museum, Art gallery, Theater
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco
3 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.
~800 ftS
Public park and cultural space
Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco
4 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.
~1460 ftW
Famed hub for retail, dining and nightlife
Union Square, San Francisco
8 min walk • Union Square is a 2.6-acre public plaza bordered by Geary, Powell, Post and Stockton Streets in downtown San Francisco, California.
~800 ftN
Monuments and statues
Admission Day Monument, San Francisco
4 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.
~660 ftSW
Museum, Postmodern architecture, Specialty museum
Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco
4 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.
~990 ftS
Convention center, Event space
Moscone Center, San Francisco
5 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.
~740 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Patrick's Catholic Church, San Francisco
4 min walk • St. Patrick's Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic church in San Francisco, California, founded in 1851. It is located at 756 Mission Street, between 3rd and 4th streets, across the street from Yerba Buena Gardens in the heart of the South of Market district.
~320 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of the African Diaspora, San Francisco
2 min walk • The Museum of the African Diaspora is a contemporary art museum in San Francisco, California. MoAD holds exhibitions and presents artists exclusively of the African diaspora, one of only a few museums of its kind in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is California Historical Society open?

California Historical Society is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
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 California Historical Society?

Nearby attractions include The Paramount, San Francisco (1 min walk), Palace Hotel Residential Tower, San Francisco (1 min walk), New Montgomery Street, San Francisco (2 min walk), Museum of the African Diaspora, San Francisco (2 min walk).

How to get to California Historical Society by public transport?

The nearest stations to California Historical Society:

Bus

3rd Street & Mission Street • Lines: 15, 30, 8, 91 (1 min walk)
Mission Street & 3rd Street • Lines: 101, 101X, 14R, 292, 30, 397, 398, 70, Fcx (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

3rd Street & Mission Street • Lines: 30, 45 (1 min walk)
Mission Street & 3rd Street • Lines: 14 (2 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & Kearny Street • Lines: F (3 min walk)

Light rail

Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (4 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (9 min walk)

Metro

Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (5 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (9 min walk)

Ferry

Ferry Building Gate G • Lines: San Francisco Bay Ferry (21 min walk)

Train

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