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Contemporary Jewish Museum

Opened June 8, 2008

Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission Street
(bet Third and Fourth St)

Designed by internationally renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, San Francisco's Contemporary Jewish Museum opened its doors on June 8, 2008.

The museum explores contemporary perspectives on Jewish culture, history, art and ideas.

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
Visit the Contemporary Jewish Museum's web site for more information on current and upcoming exhibitions.

The new San Francisco cultural landmark is conveniently located in downtown San Francisco, near the Moscone Convention Center, upscale hotels and city attractions.

Cafe on the Square
The museum's Cafe on the Square is located on the East end of the Grand Lobby. Enjoy casual fare — soups, salads, sandwiches and Jewish favorites. Indoor and outdoor seating — dine al fresco overlooking Jessie Square and Yerba Buena Gardens (weather permitting). Kosher Beer & Wine.

Open daily (except Wednesday)
11:30am-4:30pm
Thurs 11:30am-7:30pm

Museum Store
Shop for unique gift items at the Museum Store, located on the building's main level. The store can also be accessed through the Museum's Grand Lobby or directly off Yerba Buena Lane.

Open daily 10am-6pm
Thursday 10am-8:30pm

Private Tours
415-655-7856
Private Tours of exhibitions and the Museum's architecture are available for Groups of 10 or more students.

Parking
Jessie Square Garage
223 Stevenson Street
(off Third Street)

Fifth & Mission Yerba Buena Garage
833 Mission Street
(bet Fourth & Fifth streets)

Note: Museum does NOT validate parking.

CultureBus
Explore SF Arts & Culture
CultureBus provides residents and visitors with a new eco-friendly transportation alternative to and between San Francisco's popular Museums and Cultural attractions.

A CultureBus ticket is good for unlimited travel between the Asian Art Museum, the California Academy of Sciences, the Contemporary Jewish Museum, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

The yellow Culture Bus runs daily,
8:40am-5:50pm.
No service on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Year's Day.

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NEW Exhibit!

Warhol’s Jews:
Ten Portraits Reconsidered
Oct 12, 2008 - Jan 25, 2009

On view for the first time on the West Coast, Andy Warhol’s original paintings from his extraordinary series, "Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century."

The exhibit portrays a pantheon of great Jewish thinkers, politicians, performers, musicians, and writers — Albert Einstein, Frank Kafka, George Gershwin, Gertrude Stein, Golda Meir, Louis Brandeis, Martin Buber, Sarah Bernhardt, The Marx Brothers and Sigmund Freud. Don't miss this exciting exihibit!

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Host Special Events
415-655-7834
Host VIP Receptions, Corporate Events, Private Parties, Lectures, Film Screenings, Performances... and more at the Contemporary Jewish Museum — a unique venue sure to make any event a memorable one.

Venues at the museum include:

Stephen and Maribelle Leavitt "Yud" Gallery
The spacious gallery (pictured above) features a 60-foot ceiling and 36 skylights — it's a stunning setting for Cocktail Receptions, Dinners, Corporate Parties, or Special Events.

Koret-Taube Grand Lobby
Elegant and roomy, the Grand Lobby space is ideal for Cocktail Receptions and Dinners.

Richard and Rhoda Goldman Hall
This versatile room (pictured above) can be used for a variety of events, including theatrical performances, lectures, or as an open space for Corporate Events, Dinners and Cocktail Receptions.

Sala Webb Education Center
The area includes two classrooms and an open lobby area. These spaces can be used for Artistic or Educational Events, Receptions, Conferences, or Private Meetings.

More Info on Facility Rentals
Visit the Contemporary Jewish Museum's web site or call for more info on room rentals, capacity, availability, pricing and more.

Museum Hours
Open daily (except Wednesday)
11am–5:30pm
Thurs 1-8:30pm

Closed on public holidays:
4th of July, Thanksgiving
and New Year's Day.

Special hours Christmas Day:
11am-3pm

Closed on Rosh Hoshanah, Yom Kippur and Passover.

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Contemporary Jewish Museum
415-655-7800

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