Exhibitions
The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society is working to create a permanent home at the Old Mint. Until that project is complete, the SFMHS produces temporary exhibits either at the Old Mint or in other venues.
My Vision of the Golden Gate Bridge
Featuring Art by Bay Area School Students
May 11-13, 2012
11am to 4pm
The Old Mint
88 Fifth Street at Mission
In observance of the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society, a community partner in the official celebration, sponsored a Golden Gate Bridge Art Contest for Bay Area school students
Artwork by the finalists in each of four divisions (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade, and 9th - 12th Grade) will be on display May 11-13, 2012 in the Old Mint at Fifth and Mission streets.
SFMHS gratefully acknowledges the support of Placer Partners of San Rafael
Golden Gate Bridge Photography Exhibit
Featuring the Photography of Ron Henggeler
May 11 through 13
11am to 4pm
The Old Mint
88 Fifth Street at Mission
In conjunction with the student art competition, San Francisco photographer Ron Henggeler, who has photographed the Golden Gate Bridge from every angle and in every mood – sun, fog, day and night – is mounting a special photography exhibition in the Old Mint, May 11 through 13.
Exhibition hours will be the same as for the art competition exhibit.
This special photography exhibit is underwritten by Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Maytag.
Events
SFMHS is proud to be a community partner for the Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary Celebration
SFMHS events are sponsored in part by a grant from Grants for the Arts/San Francisco Hotel Tax Fund.
