EVENTS
The San Francisco Historical Society and the Museum of San Francisco are proud to provide the public with a plethora of exciting events including: live broadcast and in-person shows about San Francisco’s rich history, rotating exhibits along with opening celebrations, walking tours that focus on the city's diverse history, and so much more!
Important Announcement
Please note that the museum is closed from April through June for renovations and exhibit installations. Walking tours, History Live! presentations, and previously scheduled school group visits will be offered as usual. We’ll reopen in early July.
History Live!
The San Francisco Historical Society’s popular monthly presentation series, known as History Live!, is a series of events which are professionally broadcasted live from our museum in the heart of San Francisco’s financial district, and include a live in-person audience as well. Every broadcast has hundreds of people who register from all over the United States.
Below are the upcoming shows. A free ticket is required. Donations greatly appreciated!
Jun 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMSan Francisco, 608 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USAJoin Shawn Sprockett, senior adjunct professor in San Francisco, as he uncovers how San Francisco became the “Gay Capital” of America. A free ticket is required. Donations greatly appreciated! In-person and Livestream.
Special Events
San Francisco, 608 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USAJoin the celebration of the San Francisco Historical Society's new renovated Museum of San Francisco, which celebrates the history, culture, and arts of San Francisco.
Location is TBDKnown for being a very elegant affair, the awards luncheon takes place at the Mark Hopkins Hotel. Last year more than 300 people attended. This is also the largest fundraiser of the year for the San Francisco Historical Society.