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!
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!
Jul 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMMuseum of San Francisco, 608 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USACome celebrate Bastille Day with us as historian Claudine Chalmers shares the story of the French community’s lasting influence on San Francisco.
Sep 08, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMMuseum of San Francisco, 608 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USAJoin us for this very special collaboration between the San Francisco Historical Society and the Chilean Consulate of San Francisco.
Nov 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMUniversity of San Francisco, 2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USAJoin our distinguished panel as they explore the legacy of the Anza Expedition and its impact, addressing crucial issues, questions, conflicts, and perspectives.
Special Events
Sat, Jul 18Museum of San FranciscoJoin us to preview City Lab for Kids and try out some tabling activities that are fun for all ages. Thanks to a partnership with the Pacific Pinball Museum, we’ll also have a brand new “playable” pinball exhibition on display.
Sat, Aug 15Ferry BuildingThis presentation invites SF Historical Society members to visit the elegant second floor of the Ferry Building for a special lecture by Tom Gille about the history of this beloved building.
Sat, Aug 22Pier 35The creators of San Francisco’s longtime Great Dickens Fair are bringing a new theatrical experience to San Francisco’s waterfront.- Sun, Aug 23Pier 35The creators of San Francisco’s longtime Great Dickens Fair are bringing a new theatrical experience to San Francisco’s waterfront.
Thu, Sep 17Presidio Theatre Performing ArtsThis film chronicles Professor Luis Valle as he retraces Anza’s journey, traveling 1,200 miles—by bike—along the expedition’s original route from present-day Sonora, Mexico, to San Francisco.
Sat, Sep 19Museum of San FranciscoSelf-guided tour about "the tides of fortune that changed the world.”