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Mechanics' Institute
57 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 393-0101
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Founded in 1854, the Mechanics’ Institute is one of the oldest institutions on the West Coast of the United States. Its mission is to provide a center for intellectual and cultural advancement. Located in the financial district of San Francisco, it serves individuals and families throughout the Bay Area offering a vibrant library with full-time professional staff, expert instruction and competition in chess, and a full calendar of engaging cultural events, programs, and classes. Anyone can join the Institute for a small annual fee. Many of its activities and services for members are also open to non-members.
Membership Organization Social Club
Upcoming Events
- Exploring Library Resources for Members: Genealogy Research with Steven Dunlap
Friday, May 3, 2024 3:30pm - 5pm
Nearby Restaurants
- CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice652 Market St (100 feet S)
- K Minamoto648 Market St (100 feet S)
- Bini's Kitchen1 Post St (133 feet E)
- La Luna - Crocker Galleria50 Post Street (284 feet N)
Nearby Shopping
- Indochino61 Post St (adjacent)
- K Minamoto648 Market St (100 feet S)
- The Flower Cart2 Montgomery St (419 feet NE)
- Cable Car Clothiers110 Sutter St (547 feet N)
Nearby Bars
- Per Diem43 Sutter St (599 feet NE)
- Rickhouse246 Kearny St (684 feet NW)
- Pagan Idol375 Bush St (721 feet NW)
- Sutter Station Tavern554 Market St (743 feet NE)
Nearby Parking
- 333 Bush Garage 333 Bush St (672 feet N)
- Motorcycle Parking 8 Sansome St (907 feet NE)
- Bank of America Parking Garage 450 Pine St (0.2 miles NW)
- One Bush Street Garage 1 Bush St (0.2 miles NE)