San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 50) SAn FrAnCiSCo mAritime nAtionAl hiStoriCAl pArK Jefferson at Hyde, below the cable car turnaround, 415-447-5000. Visitors relive america’s seafaring past on national historic landmark ships at hyde street Pier. board the 1886 square-rigger Balclutha, famous for its bit part in the classic film “mutiny on the bounty.” Venture onto the 1907 steam tugboat Hercules, the 1895 sailing schooner C.A. Thayer, and 1890 steam ferryboat Eureka. round out the visit by strolling the grounds and beach of aquatic Park, the 1930s landmark district with buildings and architecture that take one back to another era. exhibits featuring san Francisco’s rich maritime history are displayed in the visitor center. educational ranger tours and programs throughout the day. Junior ranger booklets are free for children who want to earn their own “badge.” daily 9:30am–5:30pm, memorial day to sept. 30; 9:30am– 5pm, oct. 1–may 27. admission free to hyde street Pier, visitor center and historic district; $5 adults for combined ship boarding pass; free for supervised children under 16. Field trip guide and school curricula available online. Group/tours available. SAn FrAnCiSCo muSeum AnD hiStoriCAl SoCiety www.sfhistory.org, p.O. 420470, 941420470, 415-537-1105. Presents walking tours, publications, monthly programs and special events focusing on san Francisco’s vibrant history. check Web site for calendar of events. SAn FrAnCiSCo muSeum oF CrAFt+DeSign www.sfmcd.org, 550 Sutter St., 415-773-0303. opened its doors to interpret the role of craft and design in contemporary society. tu, W, F 10am–5pm, th until 7pm, su noon–5pm. SAn FrAnCiSCo muSeum oF moDern Art (SFmomA) www.sfmoma.org, 151 third St., 415-357-4000 located in a spectacular new building, sFmoma offers the West coast’s most comprehensive collection of modern and contemporary art, shopping at the museum store and dining at caffé museo. 11am– 6pm, th until 9pm; closed W and major holidays. adults $12.50, $8 seniors (age 62 and over), $7 students with id, age 12 and under free with an adult. First tu of each month free; th 6–8:45pm half price. SAn FrAnCiSCo rAilWAy muSeum www.street car.org, 77 Steuart St., 415-974-1948. a free museum of interactive exhibitions supporting the vintage F market streetcars. unique memorabilia and gifts. open W–su 10am–6pm. tours welcome. the SoCiety oF CAliForniA pioneerS www. californiapioneers.org, 300 Fourth St., 415-957-1849. dedicated to the preservation, promotion and enjoyment of california heritage, the society supports a museum that features regularly changing exhibitions of california art, history and culture. W–F and first sa of each month 10am–4pm. see S ee & d o D WellS FArgo hiStory muSeum www.wellsfar gohistory.com, 420 montgomery St., mac a0101-106, 415-396-2619. offers fun interactive exhibits and rare artifacts from the early history of Wells Fargo, san Francisco and california. exhibits include an original stagecoach, mining tools, gold, vintage maps, photographs and 1906 earthquake artifacts. open m–F 9am–5pm. zeum www.zeum.org, 221 Fourth St., 415-820-3320. a multimedia arts and technology museum where kids and families explore creativity through hands-on programs like clay animation, video production and more. schoolyear hours W–su 1–5pm, sa–su 11am–5pm; summer hours tu–su 11am–5pm. admission: $8–10; free for members and children under age 4. WinEr iES/ B r EWE ri E S/ taS t inG r OOm S AnChor BreWing CompAny www.anchorbrew ing.com, 1705 mariposa St., 415-863-8350. the classic of american brewing tradition since 1896 is virtually handmade, with an exceptional respect for the ancient art of brewing. Group tours available. m–F 5am–5pm. reservations required for tour; m–F at 1pm. CellAr 360 www.cellar360.com, Ghirardelli Square, 900 north point, Suite F301, 415-440-0772, 866-2368863. a collection of wineries from the top wine regions of the world come together to offer the wine country experience, wine education, tasting and sales — all under one roof inside historic Ghirardelli square. m–th 11am–7pm, F–sa until 9pm, su until 7pm. summer hours (June 15–sept. 4) m–sa 11am–9pm, su until 7pm. ae, d, mc, V. CruShpAD www.crushpadwine.com, 2573 third St., 415-864-4232. the world’s only small lot, custom wine facility dedicated to ultra premium and luxury class wine production. tours daily by appointment. ae, mc, V. preSS CluB www.pressclubsf.com, 20 Yerba Buena ln., 415-494-2000. an urban tasting room featuring eight world-class wineries, each with their own dedicated wine bar. located at the foot of the Four seasons hotel on yerba buena lane. tasting room hours m–th 2–9pm, F–sa 11am–9pm, su until 6pm. ae, dc, mc, V. SAn FrAnCiSCo BreWerS guilD www.sfbrew ersguild.org. dedicated to preserving, promoting and celebrating the heritage and craft of san Francisco’s artisan breweries. learn more about the breweries of san Francisco, including tour information by visiting the Web site. Group tours by arrangement. credit cards accepted. true SAKe www.truesake.com, 560 Hayes St., 415355-9555. WAttle CreeK Winery – tASting room www.wattlecreek.com, Ghirardelli Square, 900 north point St., #E211, 415-359-1206. Wine tastings at an exquisite new tasting room at Ghirardelli square, offering a distinctive and personal wine country experience in the heart of san Francisco. su–th 10am–6pm, F–sa until 9pm. mc, V. 50 san Francisco convention & Visitors bureau
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