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• SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT
COMMISSION AVIATION LIBRARY
& LOUIS A. TURPEN AVIATION
MUSEUM AT SFO
The free aviation museum and library
provide unique opportunities for
learning about the development of
commercial aviation and its everyday
role. Daily, 10:00 - 4:30.
International Terminal, pre-security
.................................................... 650.821.9900
www.flysfo.com/museum/
aviation-museum-library
• SFO MUSEUM/SAN FRANCISCO
INT’L AIRPORT
With galleries throughout all four
terminals, this accredited museum
offers an ever-changing schedule of
educational and cultural exhibitions.
Always open, free of charge.
.................................................... 650.821.6700
www.flysfo.com/museum
• SAN MATEO COUNTY
ARTS COMMISSION
Promotes and encourages the arts, and
acts as liaison with arts organizations
to ensure collaboration and
coordination related to culture and art
activities in San Mateo County.
County Manager’s Office
400 County Center
Redwood City
.......................artscommission@smcgov.org
• SAN MATEO COUNTY
HISTORY MUSEUM
Exhibits depict the history of the
Peninsula including Ohlone Indians,
Spanish explorers, ranchos and much
more. Largest stained glass dome in a
public building on the West Coast.
2200 Broadway Street
Redwood City........................... 650.299.0104
www.historysmc.org
• SANCHEZ ADOBE
Restored 1846 rancho-era adobe
furnished with period pieces traces the
various periods of California’s past. Free
admission. Open Tuesday – Thursday
and Saturday – Sunday.
1000 Linda Mar Boulevard
Pacifica...................................... 650.359.1462
www.historysmc.org
• SANCHEZ ART CENTER
A cultural gem on the coast, this former
school now houses galleries, studios
and art education. Exhibitions open
Friday to Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00. Admission
is free. More info on website.
1220B Linda Mar Boulevard
Pacifica...................................... 650.355.1894
www.sanchezartcenter.org
• SOCIETY OF WESTERN ARTISTS
FINE ART CENTER
Features a new art show by local
artists every two months in juried
competitions, free artist lecture/
painting demonstrations, and art
education classes and workshops.
527 San Mateo Avenue
San Bruno................................. 650.225.9250
www.societyofwesternartists.com
• STANFORD ART SPACES
One of the largest galleries in the Bay
Area, with over 50 works in each show.
An exhibit directory is available at the
CIS reception desk.
Stanford University
Stanford.................................... 650.725.3622
http://cis.stanford.edu/~marigros/
• TWIN PINES ART CENTER IN THE
MANOR HOUSE
Eleven resident artist studios and
monthly rotating exhibitions in the
Manor House at Twin Pines Park. Open
Wednesday - Sunday, 12:00 - 4:00; free
admission.
10 Twin Pines Lane
Belmont.................................... 650.654.4068
• WOODSIDE STORE
Dr. Robert Tripp’s store, built in 1854,
is a relic of early timber operations
in California. A community center, the
store also served as a post office and
stagecoach stop.
3300 Tripp Road at Kings Mountain Road
Woodside.................................. 650.851.7615
www.historysmc.org
ATTRACTIONS
• AQUARIUM OF THE BAY
Home to more than 20,000 animals
native to San Francisco Bay and the
California coast, including sharks, bat
rays, anchovies, sea stars, anemones,
and North American river otters.
The Embarcadero & Beach Street
(next to PIER 39)
San Francisco.......................... 415.623.5300
www.bayecotarium.org/aquarium
• CALIFORNIA ACADEMY
OF SCIENCES
In Golden Gate Park, visit an aquarium,
planetarium, rainforest, and natural
history museum all under one living
roof.
55 Music Concourse Drive
San Francisco.......................... 415.379.8000
www.calacademy.org
WHERE CURIOSITY
TAKES YOU
Pier 15 on the Embarcadero | exploratorium.edu
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