San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 47) ContemporAry JeWiSh muSeum www.thecjm. org, 736 mission St., 415-655-7800. newly opened in downtown san Francisco, the contemporary Jewish museum presents dynamic exhibitions and educational programs exploring contemporary perspectives on Jewish culture, history and ideas. open m–tu, F–su 11am–5:30pm, th 1–8:30pm, closed W. admission $10 adults, $8 students with valid id and seniors, age 18 and under free. De young muSeum www.deyoungmuseum.org, Golden Gate park, 50 Hagiwara tea Garden Dr., 415750-3600. on october 15, 2005, the museum reopened in Golden Gate Park in a state-of-the-art facility that integrates art, architecture and natural landscape. For more information, visit the Web site or call. open tu–su 9:30am–5pm, F until 8:45pm; closed m. adults $10, $7 seniors, $6 youth 3–17 and college students with id, age 12 and under free. First tu of each month free. explorAtorium www.exploratorium.edu, palace of Fine arts, 3601 lyon St., 415-561-0360. experience exciting and interactive exhibits that make learning fun, regardless of your age or familiarity with science. tu–su 10am–5pm year-round. closed m except holidays. admission $14 adults; $11 students, seniors, disabled and youth (13–17); $9 children (4–12) and under 4 free. tactile dome $17, includes museum admission and requires reservations. First W of every month is free. g y, leSBiAn, BiSexuAl, trAnSgenDer hiSA toriCAl SoCiety www.glbthistory.org, 657 mission St., Suite 300, 415-777-5455. the museum collects, preserves and promotes an active knowledge of the history, art and culture of sexually diverse communities in northern california and beyond. tu–sa 1–5pm. admission $4, $2 students, seniors and low income. hAAS-lilienthAl houSe www.sfheritage.org, 2007 Franklin St., 415-441-3000. san Francisco’s only Queen anne Victorian open to the public offering docent-led tours. see a unique view of Victorian life during tour through the fully furnished principal rooms of this designated landmark. house tours W and sa noon–3pm (occasionally closed sa for private parties), su 11am– 4pm and a two-hour walking tour of Pacific heights every su 12:30pm. admission $8, $5 seniors and children 12 and under. legion oF honor www.legionofhonor.org, 100 34th ave. and clement, 415-750-3600. ancient and european art from 2500 b.c. through the 20th century. artists represented include el Greco, rembrandt, rubens, monet and Picasso. one of the world’s leading collections of rodin sculpture and dramatic views of the Golden Gate and the city make this a mustsee museum. multilingual tours available. open tu–su 9:30am–5pm. admission is $10, $7 seniors 65 and older, $6 ages 13–17, children 12 and under are free. Free first tu of the month. muSeum oF the AFriCAn DiASporA www. moadsf.org, 685 mission St., 415-358-7200. moad is the only museum of its kind to inform and educate about how all people, ultimately, are african. original works addressing the dispersal movements out of africa that populated the rest of the world, as well as traveling exhibitions, film, video and multimedia will tell the exciting untold stories of the african diaspora. museum and store hours su noon–5pm. closed m–tu. W–sa 10am– 6pm. admission $10 adults, $5 seniors (65 and over), $5 full-time students with id, free children (12 and under) and members. the nAtionAl liBerty Ship memoriAl www. ssjeremiahobrien.org, pier 45, On the Embarcadero, 415544-0100. Fully restored and operational, the Jeremiah O’Brien, america’s last unaltered liberty ship in operating condition, is one of a great fleet that operated during World War ii. open daily 9am–4pm. closed Jan. 1, thanksgiving and the day after, dec. 24, 25, 31. admission $8; $5 seniors; $4 under age 14; children under 6 free. engine is running the third weekend of every month except may, oct. and dec. check our Web site for current cruise information. oCtAgon houSe – A muSeum oF DeCorAtive ArtS 2645 Gough St., 415-441-7512. Former 1861 residence, now a museum of early american decorative arts and documents, including signatures of the signers of the declaration of independence. informal tours second su, second and fourth th, noon–3pm. closed Jan. and holidays. Free tours, donations appreciated. Group tours by advance reservation only. SAn FrAnCiSCo CABle CAr BArn & muSeum 1201 mason St., 415-401-3119. the city’s cable car system is run from a circa 1907 red brick barn. examine the winding machinery designed to make the motorless cars navigate city streets and study andrew hallidie’s original prototype car no. 8. open daily 10am–5pm. Free. SF CAmerAWorK www.sfcamerawork.org, 657 mission St., Second Floor, 415-512-2020. the bay area’s only contemporary photography nonprofit. Features innovative exhibitions and programming. Gallery rentals available for private parties/corporate events. Visit the Web site. Group rates available by appointment only. open tu–sa. $5 general admission; $2 students and seniors; free to sF camerawork members. mc, V. SAn FrAnCiSCo Center For the BooK www. sfcb.org, 300 De Haro St., Suite 334, 415-565-0545. the center offers classes, exhibitions, lectures and events in the book arts: letterpress, printing, traditional bookbinding and innovative book structures. 10am–4pm. Free events/exhibitions; fee for classes. individual tours in advance. SAn FrAnCiSCo internAtionAl Airport www.flysfo.com, p.O. Box 8097, 94128, 650-821-5000, 800-i-FlY-SFO. exhibitions throughout the airport terminals, and the aviation library and museum, located in the international terminal feature aviation in the Pacific and showcase the unique cultural life of san Francisco and travel destinations. open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. aviation library and museum open su–F 10am–4pm with library services by appointment during open hours, closed sa and holidays. Free admission. S ee & Do onlyinsanfrancisco.com 47 http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com
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