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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.
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)
- Julie's Kitchen50 Post St (224 feet N)
Nearby Shopping
- Indochino61 Post St (adjacent)
- K Minamoto648 Market St (100 feet S)
- The Flower Cart2 Montgomery St (419 feet NE)
- Alden Shop170 Sutter St (519 feet N)
Nearby Bars
- Pied Piper2 New Montgomery St (343 feet SE)
- The Palace Hotel San Francisco2 New Montgomery St (343 feet SE)
- The Lark Bar685 Market St (368 feet S)
- Dawn Club10 Annie St (400 feet SE)
Nearby Parking
- Post Montgomery Center Garage173 Sutter St (429 feet N)
- 333 Bush Garage 333 Bush St (672 feet N)
- 350 Bush St Valet Garage350 Bush St (827 feet N)
- 225 Bush St Parking225 Bush St (902 feet NE)