Institute of Governmental Studies, Berkeley

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The Institute of Governmental Studies is an interdisciplinary organized research unit at UC Berkeley, located in Moses Hall. It was founded in 1919 as the Bureau of Public Administration. IGS and its affiliated centers spearhead and promote research, programs, seminars and colloquia, training, educational activities and public service in the fields of politics and public policy, with a strong focus on national and California politics. Current IGS research focuses include institutional policy and design, political reform, term limits, campaign finance, redistricting, direct democracy, presidential and gubernatorial politics, representative government, the politics of race and ethnicity, immigration and globalization. ()

Coordinates: 37°52'16"N, 122°15'28"W

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Institute of Governmental Studies – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Telegraph Avenue, Sather Tower, California Memorial Stadium, Greek Theatre.

~1440 ftS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley
7 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Berkeley, California, Telegraph Avenue is a cultural and commercial lifeline that captures the unique spirit of this eclectic city. Stretching south from the edge of the University of California, Berkeley campus, Telegraph Avenue is not...
~390 ftN
Well-known campanile at a university
Sather Tower, Berkeley
2 min walk • Sather Tower is a bell tower with clocks on its four faces on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. It is more commonly known as The Campanile for its resemblance to the Campanile di San Marco in Venice.
~1990 ftE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley
10 min walk • California Memorial Stadium also known as FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium, and simply and commonly known as Memorial Stadium is an outdoor football stadium on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California.
~1480 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Greek Theatre, Berkeley
8 min walk • The William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, known locally as simply the Greek Theatre, is an 8,500-seat amphitheater owned and operated by the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California, USA.
0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Berkeley
16 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.
~680 ftSW
Bridge
Sather Gate, Berkeley
4 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.
~1180 ftW
Museum, Science museum, Natural history museum
University of California Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley
6 min walk • The University of California Museum of Paleontology is a paleontology museum located on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. The museum is within the Valley Life Sciences Building, designed by George W. Kelham and completed in 1930.
~740 ftSW
Universities and schools
University of California, Berkeley
4 min walk • The University of California, Berkeley is a public land-grant research university in Berkeley, California. Established in 1868 as the University of California, it is the state's first land-grant university and the first campus of the University of California system.
0.6 miW
Nightlife, Bars and clubs, Brewery
Triple Rock Brewery, Berkeley
16 min walk • Triple Rock is a brewpub in Berkeley, California.
0.7 miW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, Berkeley
17 min walk • The Freight and Salvage is a nonprofit musical performance venue in Berkeley, California that primarily hosts Americana music and world music acts.
0.4 miW
Museum, Theater, Art museum
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley
12 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Institute of Governmental Studies?

Nearby attractions include South Hall, Berkeley (2 min walk), Sather Tower, Berkeley (2 min walk), Doe Memorial Library, Berkeley (3 min walk), Bancroft Library, Berkeley (3 min walk).

How to get to Institute of Governmental Studies by public transport?

The nearest stations to Institute of Governmental Studies:

Bus

Bancroft Way & Bowditch Street • Lines: N, P (4 min walk)
Hearst Mining Circle • Lines: C, H, N, P, Rfs, Ss (5 min walk)

Metro

Downtown Berkeley • Lines: Orange, Red (15 min walk)