MECHANICS' INSTITUTE

Mechanics' Institute is a non-profit cultural institution in San Francisco. Founded in 1854, we offer meeting and classroom spaces for rent... Mechanics' Institute is a vibrant arts and cultural hub nestled in a historic Beaux Arts building in downtown San Francisco serving as a gathering place for community members to learn, connect, and engage in cultural and intellectual pursuits... At Mechanics' Institute, we believe in the power of curiosity, dialogue, knowledge, and togetherness to build bridges, spark imagination, and encourage civic life. At the Institute, you can explore our beautiful Beaux Arts style historic library to read, write or work remotely; learn and play chess in the company of a Grand Master; attend a thought-provoking author event or discussion panel on the most pressing issues of our day; watch a classic film with a leading curator; join a book club; take a masters' writing class to build your skills; and in the process socialize with the wonderful array of..

Primary location: San Francisco United States