Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts, San Francisco

Name: Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts
Address: San Francisco, United States

#489 among attractions in San Francisco

Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum

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Established in 1998, the Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts is a contemporary art center in San Francisco, California, US, and part of the California College of the Arts. It holds exhibitions, lectures, and symposia, releases publications, and runs a residency program, Wattis. ()

Coordinates: 37°46'2"N, 122°24'0"W

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Southeast San Francisco (Showplace Square)San Francisco United States

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Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: DNA Lounge, Slim's, The Endup, The Stud.

0.7 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
DNA Lounge, San Francisco
19 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...
0.8 miW
Nightlife, Dancing
Slim's, San Francisco
20 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...
0.7 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
The Endup, San Francisco
19 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of San Francisco's SoMa district, The Endup is a nightclub that has become an iconic fixture of the city's nightlife scene. Known for its eclectic mix of music and inclusive atmosphere, this venue has been a pulsating hub for revelers since...
0.7 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
The Stud, San Francisco
18 min walk • The Stud, an iconic LGBTQ+ bar located in the vibrant city of San Francisco, United States, stands as a testament to the rich history and culture of the local queer community. Opened in 1966, this establishment has become a cornerstone of San Francisco's nightlife...
0.8 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Trocadero Transfer, San Francisco
22 min walk • The Trocadero Transfer was an after hours dance club in San Francisco from its opening in December 1977 to the late 1990s. It was located at 520 4th Street at Bryant in the SoMa neighborhood. In 2000, the club was bought by a new owner, remodeled, and renamed to the Glas Kat.
~1320 ftSE
Music venue
Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco
7 min walk • Bottom of the Hill is a concert venue located at the corner of 17th and Missouri streets in the Potrero Hill district of San Francisco, California According to Rolling Stone, the Bottom of the Hill is the best place to hear live music in San Francisco.
0.9 miNE
Bridge
Lefty O'Doul Bridge, San Francisco
22 min walk • The Lefty O'Doul Bridge is a bascule bridge connecting the China Basin and Mission Bay neighborhoods of San Francisco, carrying Third Street across the Mission Creek Channel. It is located directly adjacent to Oracle Park.
0.7 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Death Guild, San Francisco
19 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.
0.8 miNW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
St. Joseph's Church and Complex, San Francisco
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0.4 miSE
Museum, Science museum, Library
Letterform Archive, San Francisco
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0.8 miNW
Museum, Art gallery
New Langton Arts, San Francisco
20 min walk • New Langton Arts was a not-for-profit arts organization focusing on contemporary art founded in 1975 in San Francisco, California. Part of the first wave of alternative art spaces in the US, New Langton Arts was a leader in exhibiting new media forms in art and involving artists in the decision-making process.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts?

Nearby attractions include San Francisco Center for the Book, San Francisco (5 min walk), Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco (7 min walk), UCSF Graduate Division, San Francisco (10 min walk), Catharine Clark Gallery, San Francisco (11 min walk).

How to get to Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts:

Bus

1111 8th Street • Lines: Cca (1 min walk)
16th Street & Wisconsin Street • Lines: 55 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

16th Street & Wisconsin Street • Lines: 22 (2 min walk)

Light rail

UCSF/Chase Center • Lines: T (16 min walk)
UCSF Medical Center • Lines: T (17 min walk)

Train

San Francisco 4th & King Street (18 min walk)
22nd Street (21 min walk)

Metro

16th Street Mission • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (28 min walk)
Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (29 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & 8th Street • Lines: F (29 min walk)