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Location & Museum Hours

The Museum of Craft and Design is located at
2569 Third Street (between 22nd and 23rd), in the historic American Industrial Center in San Francisco's vibrant Dogpatch neighborhood. 

GROUPS
Discounted rates for parties of 10 or more:
General admission $6
Senior/student $5
Children/school groups (k-12) $3
Guided tour available at no charge
Please call to make a reservation in advance 415-773-0303

SCHOOL GROUPS
20 student maximum with one adult chaperone required for every 5 students

First three chaperones free
Guided tour available at no charge
Please call to make a reservation in advance 415-773-0303

FREE TUESDAY - beginning July 2, 2013
First Tuesday of every month, free admission (sorry, groups of 10 or more not eligible for free day)

 

FAQs

How do I get to Dogpatch?

By car: Please refer to Google maps for the best driving route. By public transit: Muni bus #22 stops at 20th Street, then walk two short blocks. From BART, connect on the Muni Metro T-Train Sunnydale line to either the 20th Street or 23rd Street stop. By bike: Bike lane along Third Street through Mission Bay into Dogpatch. Bike racks on 22nd Street by Just for You cafe. We're currently working with the city to get bike racks installed out front. Parking: Street parking only. Check 23rd Street between Third and Illinois. Illinois St runs parallel to Third, parking usually open on Illinois St. Since we're located near AT&T Park, we recommend consulting the SF Giants Schedule during baseball season to plan your route into the city.

How is my admission or program fee used?

Your admission or program fee, as well as your membership and Museum Store purchases, help to support future exhibitions and our programs.

Can I take pictures and video?

Please check with our on-site staff to find out whether our current exhibition can be photographed. For some of our exhibitions, we can’t allow photography and videography because of the wishes of those who have generously lent their artwork to the exhibition. Flash photography and tripods are not allowed.

Can I touch the work on display?

Usually, objects that you can touch are clearly labeled. If you don’t see a label, it’s safest to assume that you can’t touch.

Generally speaking, museums don’t permit touching of original artwork that they own or is on loan to them. This is because the moisture, oils, and dirt on your skin can damage even the sturdiest of works. More delicate pieces can also easily be damaged by even the gentlest touch.

Can I arrange a tour of the exhibition?

Yes. Guided and private tours are available, and free with admission to the Museum. Please book in advance at 415.773.0303 or email: info@sfmcd.org.

Can my group rent the MakeArt Lab?

We rent the MakeArt Lab on a case-by-case basis. Rental fee is $500/hour with a two hour minimum. The Lab is suitable for group brainstorming sessions, small gatherings, meetings. Sorry, we cannot accomodate children's birthday parties. Occupancy: 30. Donor Circle Museum members receive a 25% discount on facility rental fees. Food and beverage must stay in the Lab. The Museum has an approved caterer list.
 

Does the Museum have a cafe?

We do not have a cafe but there are many great restaurants just a block or two away. We've tried them all! Check out these Dogpatch Restaurants.

What is a pop-up museum?

This is a museum experience in a temporary location. While we were without a permanent home, we defined this complete experience as including an exhibition, educational programs, and our museum store. However, as we explore how to continue presenting pop-ups in tandem with the exhibitions and programs at our permanent home, we expect that this definition will evolve.

Why are you doing pop-up museums?

We moved out of our former location in the summer of 2010. While we searched for a new permanent location, we continued to offer our audiences great exhibitions and programs through these pop-up museums. This approach has been so successful that - once we are settled in our new home - we plan to continue pop-up museum experiences as part of our outreach to the Bay Area community.

How long will you be doing pop-up museums?

We began pop-up museums in the fall of 2010. We will continue to present pop-ups after we have moved to our new home at 2569 Third Street. Stay tuned for news about what shape our next pop-up will take.

 

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