Orpheum Theater Curran Theater De Young Museum Asian Art Museum Yerba Buena Center Museum of Modern Art

Orpheum Theater - Since the magnificent carved doors of San Francisco’s Orpheum Theater opened more than 75 years ago, the Orpheum has presented an illustrious array of American theatrical entertainment across its stage and screen. From vaudeville to movies to musical comedy, this historical landmark has intrigued patrons with its visual and architectural beauty and performances. The Best of Broadway series continues to play. Visit www.bestofbroadway-saf.com.

Curran Theater - From the elegant lobby through the intimate auditorium to the back of house, the Curran is a Broadway showplace. Hollywood shot the New York theater scenes for All About Eve here. Once inside, you’ll find the allure of understated elegance and the stunning crystal chandeliers. This charming theatre is a vibrant example of San Francisco's rich theatrical and architectural heritage. When the lights dim, you’ll be completely given over to what’s behind the curtain at the Curran.

De Young Museum - Located in Golden Gate Park, the de Young is San Francisco's oldest museum. Its collections include American paintings, decorative arts and crafts, and arts from Africa, Oceania and the Americas, as well as western and non-western textiles. Long known as the City's Museum, the de Young is recognized for its educational arts programs for children and adults. Visit www.thinker.org  [Top]

Asian Art Museum - One of the largest museums in the world, the Asian Art Museum is devoted to Asian art with a collection of 15,000 objects spanning 6,000 years of history. The museum - reopened in March 2003 at its expanded Civic Center facility - is one of the greatest public learning centers in the country and one of the most technologically advanced in the world. Over a million books, 400 electronic work stations, a children’s discovery center and special rooms on African-American, Chinese, Filipino-American and gay / lesbian works surround the light-filled atrium.

SF Main Library - is one of the greatest public learning centers in the country and one of the most techologically advanced in the world. Over a million books, 400 electronic work stations, a children's discovery center, and special rooms on African-American, Chinese, Filipino-American, and gay/lesbian works surround the light-filled atrium.

Yerba Buena Centerfor the Arts - Five (5) blocks from the Hotel you will enjoy the magnificent entertainment and arts complex on Mission Street, Yerba Buena Center presents a wide array of visual art exhibitions, performances and film screenings, as well as community engagement programs that provide arts and education activities for the people of San Francisco. With outstanding performing arts, film/video and visual art exhibits that showcase San Francisco's artistic diversity, Yerba Buena Center offers new perspectives on art and the world. Visit www.ybca.org.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) - Designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta, SFMOMA houses an extensive collection of 20th Century art  painting, sculpture, photography, architecture and design and media arts. SFMOMA features a large atrium lobby, a 299-seat theater, an interactive Education Center, the museum shop and CaffË Museo. Several art galleries display selections from the permanent collection of art, sculpture, furniture and photographs along with changing exhibits.  [Top]