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 the artistic magic of San Francisco. San Francisco truly is the cultural mecca of the west coast, featuring a plethora of museums, art galleries, and performances. San Francisco's cultural offerings include:
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Palace of the Legion of Honor:
The Legion of Honor, San Francisco's most beautiful museum, displays an impressive collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.
Visit the Legion of Honor online by clicking here.
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de Young Museum:
Be one of the first to visit the new de Young Museum! On October 15, 2005, the de Young Museum will re-open in a state-of-the-art new facility in Golden Gate Park that integrates art, architecture and the natural landscape in one multi-faceted destination.
Visit the de Young Museum online by clicking here.
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MOMA (Museum of Modern Art):
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art features impressive collections of modern art in an architectural masterpiece.
Visit the SF MOMA online by clicking here.
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Palace of Fine Arts and the Exploratorium:
The Palace of Fine Arts was built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. It is home to the Exploratorium, a collage of over 600 interactive exhibits in the areas of science, art, and human perception.
Visit the exploratorium online by clicking here.
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California Academy of Sciences:
Explore the natural world within the halls of the California Academy of Sciences. As the museum goes under a multi-million dollar renovation, you can visit
the museum at it's temporary location.
Visit the California Academy of Sciences online by clicking here.
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SF Symphony and Ballet:
Enjoy a performance by one of the country's premiere symphony orchestras, conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas at Davies Symphony Hall. Then visit the War Memorial Opera House, founding place of the UN, to see a performance by the first professional ballet company in the United States, the San Francisco Ballet.
Visit the San Francisco Symphony online by clicking here.
Visit the San Francisco Ballet online by clicking here.
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Musicals and Shows:
San Francisco features Broadway shows shown at the Curran Theatre, Orpheum Theatre, Golden Gate Theatre, and several theatres as well.
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SF Giants and SBC Park:
Catch the Giants, San Francisco's MLB team, at SBC Park, SF's new, architecturally stunning stadium built right on the bay. Also, watch out for special events that are occasionally held at the stadium. While youre there, enjoy gourmet food and scenic bay views.
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Murals of the Mission:
The mission district in San Francisco is famous for featuring almost 600 murals. Early in the 1970's, community members in the Mission began
mural projects inspired by the Chicano movement and the civil rights movement of the 1960's. These murals have come to define the Mission community today,
and help voice an everlasting message from the movements that inspired them. A high concentration of murals can be viewed on Balmy Alley, just off of 24th Street.
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Castro District:
Undoubtedly the gay capital of the world, the Castro District features a vibrant and unique community, cafes, restaurants, and nightlife.
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Chinatown:
San Francisco's most famous neighborhood is certainly Chinatown. San Francisco's Chinatown, the largest urban Asian community in the United States, welcomes more tourists annually than the Golden Gate Bridge. SF Chinatown is the birthplace of the fortune cookie, home to some the best Dim Sum in the world, and is bursting with a historic, rich culture.
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