Bay Area Radio Museum - An online collection of audio recordings, documents and photographic images pertaining to the history and development of radio broadcasting in the San Francisco Bay Area. The materials found within the collection were contributed from a variety of sources, including local radio stations and private collectors, and are intended for the non-commercial use of the public.
Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco - A major community-based, non-profit organization established in 1965 to foster the understanding and appreciation of Chinese and Chinese American art, history, and culture in the United States.
Computing History Museum - Maintains the world's largest collection of materials related to the history of computers, including hardware, software, documentation, ephemera, and media. With collecting efforts spanning four decades, the Museum seeks to preserve a comprehensive view of computing history, one that includes the machines, the software, the business and competitive environments, personal recollections, and the social implications of humankind's most important invention, the computer. Located at 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View CA 94043. Ph: 650-810-1010.
Conservatory of Flowers - Opened in 1879, the wood and glass greenhouse is the oldest existing conservatory in the Western Hemisphere and has attracted millions of visitors to Golden Gate Park since it first opened its doors. Immersive displays in five galleries include the lowland tropics, highland tropics, aquatic plants, potted plants and special exhibits. The Conservatory is one of only four public institutions in the United States to house a highland tropics exhibit. The Conservatory of Flowers is a spectacular living museum of rare and beautiful tropical plants under glass. From Borneo to Bolivia, the 1500 species of plants at the Conservatory represent unusual flora from more than 50 countries around the world. It houses an increasingly important collection of endangered plant species, including ferns, palms and aroids. It is also home to an unparalleled collection of high-altitude orchids -- more than 700 of the 1,000 known species. It is the largest and most comprehensive public collection in the world.
Croatian American Cultural Center - A center to share the rich cultural heritage Croatia, the Center has become an important gathering place for enthusiasts of Croatia and other Slavic music and dance, and recent immigrants as well as long time members.
Museum of Performance and Design (MPD) -
The first museum in the country dedicated exclusively to the performing arts and theatrical design. Founded more than sixty years ago by Russell Hartley -- a San Francisco Ballet dancer and costume designer -- the Museum’s mission is to educate people of all ages about the impact and value of the performing arts in their lives through exhibitions, programming, and research. In addition the Museum collects, preserves, and makes accessible performance and design materials that reflect our diverse culture.
San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) - Location: 100 Larkin, 94102; (415) 557-4400. General Collections (415) 557-4400. San Francisco History & Archives (415) 557-4567.
Golden Gate Valley Branch - Location: 1801 Green (415) 355-5666
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