San Francisco rent a car and the Mexican Museum

Initially located in San Franciscos Mission District, the Mexican Museum can now be found in Building D of the prestigious Fort Mason Center. Created in 1975 by local artist Peter Rodriguez, the Mexican Museum showcases the aesthetic expression of numerous generations of Mexican and Mexican-American people. Dedicated to providing people with an outlet to experience the complexity and richness of Latino art throughout the Americas, the Mexican Museum is includes influential artworks by Latino, Mexican and Chicano artists. Over the past thirty years the museum has amassed a collection of over 12,000 objects, each of which holds a special significance in both historical and present contexts. A unique facet of the San Francisco landscape, the Mexican Museum includes Pre-Conquest, Colonial, Popular, Modern and Contemporary works covering a wide range of mediums and styles. A must-see for San Francisco rent a car travelers of all backgrounds, the Mexican Museum is currently open Wednesday through Saturday from 11am to 5pm.

Although the Mexican Museum is currently housed in the Fort Mason Center, it will soon be on the move again, taking up a permanent residence inside a brand new building at the heart of San Franciscos Yerba Buena arts district. Located at the corner of Mission and 3rd Streets, the new state-of-the-art facility will increase the Mexican Museums square footage six-fold, allowing museum curators to expand the gallery space, educational facilities and technological capabilities. Facilities inside the new building will include a community multi-purpose room as well as enlarged collection display rooms and tons of new exhibition room. The new building, which was designed by internationally recognized Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, will feature 63,000 square feet of space over a seven floors. Two sub-floors will be dedicated to permanent collection storage, while the other space will feature classrooms, exhibition preparation areas and an educational orientation site. Changing exhibitions will be located on the second and third floors, while the fourth floor will house office space. Corporate rentals and special events will take place on the new buildings penthouse floor, and dont forget to check out the museums popular gift shop, which will be located in the new buildings atrium and lobby. There is currently no concrete date for the new museums opening, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for it when driving down Mission Street during your upcoming San Francisco rent a car vacation.

The Mexican Museum is proud to be a part of the San Francisco landscape, providing visitors and residents alike with unique learning opportunities and exciting community events. From after-school youth programs to exciting public forums and Family Sundays, the Mexican Museum is working hard to provide families with an exciting atmosphere of learning and fun. Whether youre looking to purchase some exotic souvenirs or waste a rainy afternoon indoors, the Mexican Museum is ready and waiting to provide you and your San Francisco rent a car friends with tons of exciting activities and events. Historically and culturally significant, the Mexican Museum is working hard to provide San Francisco rent a car travelers with a unique city attraction, so dont forget to check them out during your upcoming business and/or leisure trip. Admission to the museum is free until the end of 2005, so dont delay plan to visit the San Francisco Mexican Museum today!

Past Exhibits

Past exhibits at the Mexican Museum have included a wide variety of priceless pieces spanning hundreds of years of history. Top displays at the museum have included:

The Casa de los Espiritus (House of the Spirits) from the Paul Sherill Collection
Exposicions Jose Luis Cuevas which featured lithographs and drawings from the life of one of Mexicos premiere artists, Jose Luis Cuevas
Objects of Devotion a display of depictions exploring the representation of Virgins, Saints, Miracles and Biblical scenes
Chicanos en Mictlan: Dia de los Muertos in California an exhibit exploring the origins and influences of Day of the Dead observances from right here in California

If you would like to learn more about the Mexican Museum please feel free to contact the establishment by phone at 1-415-202-9700, or by visit the museums online resource page at www.mexicanmuseum.org.