SAN FRANCISCO STORY IDEAS | Fall 2013

The Bay Lights, World's Largest LED Sculpture, Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Bay Bridge

Inspired by the 75th anniversary of the Bay Bridge in 2011, The Bay Lights is a fine art piece installed on the western span and viewable from San Francisco and points north, but not by drivers crossing the bridge. Measuring 1.8-miles-long and 500-feet-high, the high-tech light sculpture design features 25,000 individually programmable, energy-efficient LED lights mounted on the bridge's vertical cables. The Bay Lights will remain on the bridge for two years and is projected to add $97 million to the local economy. Installation of the lights began in October 2012 and was completed in March 2013. They will be on display daily from dusk to 2 a.m.  For more information, visit www.thebaylights.org. Media contact: Tami Kelly, Brazer Communications for The Bay Lights, 925-640-9997, tami@brazercommunications.com .

The New Exploratorium at Piers 15 and 17

On April 17, 2013, the new Exploratorium, San Francisco's internationally acclaimed museum of sciences, art and human perception, opened on Piers 15 and 17, located on San Francisco's historic northern waterfront at Embarcadero and Green streets. 

The new museum features 150 new exhibits, a Bay observatory, outdoor gallery and free civic space.

For information visit www.exploratorium.edu or  www.press.exploratorium.edu. Media contacts: Linda Dackman, 415-561-0363, lindad@exploratorium.edu or

Leslie Patterson, 415 561-0377, lesliep@exploratorium.edu

San Francisco's New Pier 27 Cruise Terminal – Slated to open in 2014

The Port of San Francisco, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2013, is putting final touches on the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27.  

The new terminal building was first used as the venue for the 34th America's Cup Village in 2013. After the sailing event, the Port will make it operational for cruise ships, and create a new 2.5 acre public park known as the Northeast Wharf Plaza.

The new cruise terminal will accommodate vessels up to 1,200 feet long, carrying 2,600 passengers, and has the capacity at key areas to allow it to service vessels carrying as many as 5,000 passengers.  On non-cruise days, the terminal will be used as a special event facility.  The entire project, which will be completed in two phases, is estimated to cost $90 million.  For information visit www.sfport.com. Media contact: Renée Dunn Martin, 415-274-0488, renee.martin@sfport.com.

Golden Gate Bridge Electronic Tolling

San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge is the first bridge in California to switch to electronic tolling. Those weekends backups heading to The City are now a little easier with no more stopping at the toll plaza.  FasTrak ($5 toll) and Pay-By-Plate ($6 toll) are the two options.  FasTrak offers discounted toll rates which anyone may use or the Pay-By-Plate option: License Plate Account or One-Time Payment. A License Plate Account may be opened online with a credit card to allow drivers to “pay as you go,” with the card being charged each time the bridge is crossed.  The One-Time payment is designed for infrequent bridge users and visitors, and is easiest when paid on-line using a credit card. If no action is taken, the registered vehicle owner is mailed a Toll Invoice.  For additional information, visit: www.goldengate.org/tolls

New SFJAZZ Center Open

The $60 million, SFJAZZ Center, at 205 Franklin St, which opened in January 2013, is the first center anywhere in the country for jazz designed and built from the ground up.  The Hayes Valley location is just blocks from Davies Symphony Hall, the War Memorial Opera House, the Asian Art Museum, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. The 35,000-square-foot, transparent structure designed by Mark Cavagnero of Mark Cavagnero Associates, features a flexible, 700-seat performance hall, dedicated space for education and professional development; three rehearsal spaces; a digital music lab, and a sidewalk-level restaurant/café.

For information visit www.sfjazz.org or call 415-398-5655. Media contact: Kevin Causey, 415-283-0306, kcausey@sfjazz.org; Marshall Lamm, 510-928-1410,marshalllamm@earthlink.net; or Ann-Rebecca Laschever, 866-PR-WEILL, arlaschever@geoffreyweill.com.

SFMOMA Expansion Plans Include Extensive Off-Site Programming

The physical space known as SFMOMA (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art) closed on June 2, 2013. Much of its collection, however, remains in view and shared through a series of collaborative and traveling museum exhibitions, site-specific installations and neighborhood festivals that will take place throughout the Bay Area during the construction of its new building. The building, which will triple the exhibit and gallery space, is slated for completion in early 2016. Instead of relocating to a temporary space during the time leading up to the opening of the new building, SFMOMA is using the time to experiment, engage with new cultural partners and create innovative ways for audiences to experience its collection. For information visit www.sfmoma.org or call 415-357-4000. Media contact: Robyn Wise, 415-357-4172, rwise@sfmoma.org.

Museum of Craft and Design (MCD) Reopened in San Francisco's Dogpatch Neighborhood

On April 6, 2013 the Museum of Craft and Design (MCD) reopened its doors in a new 8,000-square-foot space in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood. The move to the historic American Industrial Center has allowed MCD to significantly expand its exhibition space and build its first-ever dedicated education room for its popular public programs, including MakeArt workshops and special events. MCD's addition to the neighborhood will support the continued transformation of the Dogpatch area into a thriving enclave for arts, culture, dining and entertainment.

For information visit www.sfmcd.org or call 415-773-0303. Media contact: Wendy Norris, 415-307-3853, wendy@norriscommunications.biz.

San Francisco Bay Area to Host NFL Super Bowl 50 in 2016

The 2016 Super Bowl game, which will be held at the new Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA (45 miles south of San Francisco), will bring hundreds of millions of dollars in economic impact to the entire Bay Area. The Super Bowl bid included more than 22,000 hotel rooms set aside for the event, along with official and unofficial events to be hosted throughout the Bay Area region, with free public celebrations and the NFL Experience in downtown San Francisco.

Brannan Street Wharf Opens in South Beach Neighborhood Near AT&T Park           

Brannan Street Wharf is a newly constructed two-acre public park on the Embarcadero in the heart of the South Beach neighborhood.  The $26 million wharf includes a neighborhood green; a waterside walkway with seating and picnic tables; a shade structure; and interpretive features about the height of the tide and the site's rich maritime and cultural history. It is located on the Embarcadero at the former sites of Piers 34 and 36. The Wharf includes a 52-foot long interpretive exhibit featuring the multi-faceted history and importance of the site to maritime shipping, Chinese immigration, and labor struggles that established San Francisco as the base for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union.  For information visit www.sfport.com or call 415-274-0400. Media contact:  Renée Dunn Martin, 415-274-0488, renee.martin@sfport.com.

 Aquarium of the Bay Opens New Permanent Exhibit — Otters: Watershed Ambassadors

Aquarium of the Bay's newest exhibit, Otters: Watershed Ambassadors, debuted on June 28, 2013 at Pier 39 on San Francisco's renowned waterfront. Featuring playful North American river otters, this new permanent exhibit will educate guests about the importance of the health and conservation of natural resources. River otters were chosen as the ambassador species for this conservation issue because they depend on healthy watersheds to survive. The new exhibit features three North American river otters—Shasta, Tubbs and Wildcat—each named after local watershed destinations. The new exhibit showcases the river otters in a creative water and land habitat, surrounded by sweeping views of San Francisco Bay. The exhibit includes freshwater pools of varying depths stocked with minnows and crayfish, plenty of dry land and dig pits for the otters to enjoy. For information visit www.aquariumofthebay.org or call 415-623-5300. Media contact: Mallory Johnson, 415-623-5340, mallory@bay.org.

Opening of Feinstein's at the Nikko Hotel

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and multi-platinum-selling entertainer Michael Feinstein have opened Feinstein's at the Nikko. Located within Hotel Nikko (222 Mason St.), Feinstein's at the Nikko presents a wide range of local, regional and national entertainers in an intimate 140-seat cabaret setting. Guests will enjoy a variety of food and beverage options before and during performances.  Kanpai Lounge, located in Hotel Nikko's lobby, offers light cuisine, a full bar and specialty cocktails. Restaurant Anzu, Hotel Nikko's intimate restaurant located on the second floor, serves sustainable California cuisine enhanced with Asian flavors. The two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated Michael Feinstein is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. His 200-plus shows a year have included performances at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House and the Hollywood Bowl as well as the White House and Buckingham Palace. For additional information on Feinstein's at the Nikko, please visit www.feinsteinssf.com. For ticket reservations, call 866.663.1063 or visit www.ticketweb.com.

Napa Valley Wine Train via BART

In June 2013 the Napa Valley Wine Train announced a new car-free alternative for their guests and is offering a connection to Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). Wine Train passengers can now take BART to the North Concord/Martinez station and board a motor coach to the Wine Train station; departures are at 9-9:15 a.m. for lunch and 5-5:15 p.m. for dinner during normal Napa Valley Wine Train operations. Round trip transportation between BART and the Wine Train is $30 per person; BART fare is not included. The BART Connection is available in conjunction with any Wine Train lunch or Winery Tour package. Advance reservations are required. The Napa Valley Wine Train has also been connecting to ferry service offered from the Ferry Building to Vallejo as a package exclusive to the Wine Train for more than four years. For information visit www.winetrain.com or call 800-427-4124 for reservations. Media contact: Kira Devitt, 707-253-2160. kira@winetrain.com.

Experience on Historic Schooner Alma

Visitors to San Francisco from now through Nov. 23, 2013 can enjoy three-hour San Francisco sailing adventures aboard the 60-foot, 1891 scow schooner Alma, berthed at Hyde Street Pier in the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf.  Available on select days, the Alma transports passengers to a long ago era in this unique, hands-on educational sailing program with the National Park Service. Now in its seventh season, the cruise combines views of San Francisco with local history.  Boarding is at 12:30 for this three-hour sail which departs at 1 p.m. from Hyde Street Pier, at Hyde and Jefferson Streets. Rates: $40 adult, $30 senior, $20 child, under six free with adult. The Alma will also offer special America's Cup outings on race-days; boarding time is 11:30 a.m. for these special excursions and rates are $50 adult, $40 senior, $30 child, under six free with adult. For reservations for all sails call 415-447-5000 or visit http://www.nps.gov/safr. The historic Alma is U.S. Coast Guard certified, can carry 37 passengers maximum, and is wheelchair accessible with assistance. Media contact: Lynn Cullivan, 415-561-7006.

Cirque du Soleil Returns to Bay Area with Amaluna

Cirque du Soleil returns to the San Francisco Bay Area with its latest big top production Amaluna which will premiere on Nov. 15, 2013 under the blue-and-yellow Big Top near AT&T Park before heading to San Jose on Jan. 22, 2014. Directed by Tony Award-winning director Diane Paulus, Amaluna is a fusion of the words ama, which means “mother” in many languages, and luna, which means “moon” and is a symbol of femininity evoking both the mother-daughter relationship and the idea of a goddess who protects the planet. The new show unfolds on an island called Amaluna. For more information visit cirquedusoleil.com. Media contact: Kevin Kopjak, 415-296-0677, kevink@charleszukow.com.

Levi's® Brand Opens New Store on Market Street

On Aug. 1, 2013 the Levi's® brand moved its store from San Francisco's Union Square to 815 Market St., one of the world's most highly trafficked shopping corridors. At more than 7,000 square feet, the new Levi's® store pays homage to the Levi's® brand's commitment to quality and sustainability. Steeped in craftsmanship, the store brings to life the Levi's® brand's unique heritage through its vintage, industrial-inspired design and tailor shop. The Market Street location houses an impressive array of the latest fashion trends, the very best in denim as well as a selection of Levi's® Made & Crafted and Levi's® Vintage Collection. Also available for purchase, are items from the "Makers" program that celebrates local artisans and features some of the best products from Bay Area designers. The new store is one of the only two stores in the U.S. to offer Lot No. 1 jeans, Levi's® line of custom-made jeans. The LEED certified location uses reclaimed wood from the San Francisco piers, bringing to life the Levi's®  brand's heritage through these specialized design elements. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. For information, visit www.levi.com or call 415-501-0100. Media contact: Kelly Moss, 415-501-6411, kmoss@levi.com.

CityPASS Offers Visitors Significant Savings

The San Francisco CityPASS program, which saves 44 percent on combined attraction admissions

has added the Monterey Bay Aquarium to its 2013 program. Each San Francisco CityPASS ticket booklet covers prepaid admission to the California Academy of Sciences, a Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise, a choice between the Aquarium of the Bay and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, as well as a choice between the new Exploratorium and the de Young Museum and Legion of Honor. And getting to all of these attractions — not to mention Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown and other notable sights — is easy with a Muni and Cable Car 7-Day Passport, also included in each CityPASS booklet. The passport lets visitors enjoy an unlimited number of rides on all Muni buses, streetcars and the city's famous cable cars. San Francisco CityPASS costs $84 for adults (value $148.90) and $59 for kids, 5-11. Passes, which may be purchased online at www.CityPASS.com or at any of the CityPASS attractions, are valid for nine consecutive days, beginning with the first day of use. Media contact: Deborah Wakefield, 503-292-4418, deborah@citypass.com.

Oakland Food Tours

In 2012 The New York Times ranked Oakland, 10 miles east of San Francisco, as the #5 city in the world to visit. Food tasting and cultural tours produced by Savor Oakland Food Tours takes visitors through the Oakland waterfront, receiving an insider's perspective into the culture that defines “The Town” and experiencing scrumptious tastings from one-of-a-kind food eateries. On the three-and-a-half-hour tour, the guide will dish the lowdown on Oakland's food, culture and history. Steeped in Gold Rush lore, the Oakland waterfront is a symbol of Oakland's beginning, which is now the backdrop to sophisticated restaurants and local culinary favorites. Advanced reservations are required. Purchase tickets at www.savoroakland.com or by calling Zerve at 800-979 3370. Media contacts: Geneva Europa or Carlo Medina, 510-883-EATS (3287), geneva@savoroakland.com.

New Water Taxi Links San Francisco, Southern Marin County and East Bay

Tideline is a new on-demand water taxi service offering point-to-point on-call service on San Francisco Bay on a per fare basis. The navigable areas of operation are the San Francisco water front, Richardson Bay, Raccoon Strait, Oakland and Richmond inner harbors. The first boat in the water taxi fleet is a 12-passenger vessel manufactured in New Zealand. Boat capacities are currently up to six passengers and there are plans in place to expand. Tideline taxis will also accommodate up to four bikes or four dogs. Among the popular destinations are Hyde Street Pier, Pier  1½, Sausalito, Angel Island, Tiburon and Pier 40; Cavallo Point is pending approval. All fares, which start at $55, are for up to four people, additional passengers are $15 each. For information visit www. tidelinesf.com or call 415-339-0196. Media contact: 415-339-0196, info@tidelinesf.com.

Nite Tours International Launches San Francisco Nightlife Tour

Nite Tours International, one of the world's leaders and providers of nightlife tourism products has launched a new “Sip Happens” Union Square Club Crawl. The first tour of its kind in the Bay Area, Nite Tours' “Sip Happens” San Francisco provides party-goers a unique experience of visiting “A list” nightlife venues in the San Francisco Union Square setting. The tour, includes VIP venue access with no line waits (5 minutes or less) and no cover charges to four of San Francisco's hottest nightlife venues “Sip Happen” is offered every Thursday, Friday and Saturday and starts at 8 p.m.; the cost is $19 per person. For information visit www.nitetours.com or call 702-877-NITE (6483). Media contact: Renee Roberts, 702-337-5922, renee@paragonpublicrelations.com.

Scenic Running and Walking Tours

The some 20 tours, walking and running, range from a deep dive into the Mission District along Valencia Street and the 16th and 24th street corridors, a Little Saigon food tour and an expedition to the home of the famous parrots. The popular Art in Nature excursion includes a guided run through the dramatic terrain of the Presidio and Golden Gate Park, home of two major museums; and Lands End explores the beautiful coastal trails. Culinary walks, visits to San Francisco's urban wine country and the Ferry Building are recent additions and they will soon debut scooter and North Beach pub-crawl tours. Alcatraz tours are also included in some packages. For information visit www.exploresf.biz or call 415-793-1104. Media contact: Michael Moran, 415-793-1104, michael@exploresanfrancisco.biz

Dopios Platform Connects Travelers with Locals

Dopios ("local" in Greek) started in Athens, Greece and exported their brand of intimate travel experiences to San Francisco in September 2012. Conceived as a community marketplace that connects travelers with locals who match their travel style for advice and unique experiences, it goes beyond the typical guidebook. Users can get travel tips before they go, plan adventures for their next vacation, and meet new friends. The service allows travelers to search for locals by destination city, and then filter the results by their personal travel style to make finding the perfect adventure even easier. In addition to experiences, dopios also offers free travel advice from locals including: what to pack, where to stay, or any other question answered by a person with the same style and personality. For information visit www.dopios.com or call +1 (855) 665-6225. Media contacts: Alexandros Trimis, alex@dopios.com or Maria Kritsiligkou, maria@dopios.com.

Urban Hiker Tour

For the past six years, Alexandra Kenin has been exploring the nooks and crannies of San Francisco, ascending stairways and traversing the city's parks and hilltops, inspired by Adah Bakalinsky's guidebook, The Stairways of San Francisco. The end result is Urban Hiker San Francisco, a new tour company offering five routes that bring together some of the best the city has to offer. The hikes include "Urban Jungles and City Heights" (5 miles/3 hours), "Presidio Exploration" (5 miles/3 hours), and "Tales of the City" (4.5 miles/3 hours), which includes North Beach as well as Telegraph and Russian Hills. Her more off-the-beaten-path hikes include "Walk on the Wild Side” (4.5 miles/2.5 hours), which explores Glen Park and “Stairways to Heaven” (3 miles/2.5 hours). Hikes are offered at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and are considered moderately strenuous because of hills and stairs. Tour prices are $35-$45 per person. Custom hike routes are also available. For information visit www.urbanhikersf.com or call 415-669-HIKE (4453). Media contact: Alexandra Kenin, 415-669-HIKE (4453), alexandra@urbanhikersf.com.

Magic Bus SF Adds “Rock and Roll” Alcatraz Option
Magic Bus SF, the world's first time-traveling bus tour, offers a multi-media experience that revisits the Summer of Love, the Haight-Ashbury and Chinatown. As the bus travels to historic points of interest, real footage is projected on retractable screens to create a multi-media experience. A combination package of Magic Bus SF and Alcatraz tour tickets is now available, allowing visitors to experience the famous histories of the “Rock” and San Francisco's heart of rock n' roll, as told by original voices and videos from the period. Adult tickets for Rock and Roll and Magic SF combo ticket are $80 per person and tours must be taken on separate days. For information visit www.magicbussf.com or call 855-WOW-MAGIC (855-969-6244). Media contact: Gabriel DeRita, 415-332-8867, magicbussales@gmail.com.

Extranomical Tours Adds Shopping and Wine Tasting Tour Combination
Extranomical Tours launched a new tour, Premium Outlet Shopping® & Napa Wine Tasting, that allows people to visit and shop the Vacaville Premium Outlets and combine that with wine tasting in nearby Napa and see both the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge enroute. There are more than 120 outlets at the Vacaville center and each guest receives a complimentary VIP coupon booklet valued at up to $200. After four hours of shopping (lunch not included), the tour visits Napa Valley for wine tasting (fees apply). Wineries visited depend on day of the tour and winery availability.  The semi-private tour is designed for smaller groups and includes hotel pick-up/drop-off. For information visit www.extranomical.com or call 415-357-0700. Media contact: Linda Bauer, 415-357-1022, linda@extranomical.com.

Tour of Historic Candlestick Park, Home of San Francisco 49ers

Home to the five time Super Bowl champions, the San Francisco 49ers, and the original home of the San Francisco Giants, Candlestick Park brims with memories and legacies. A new, 60-minute guided tour allows fans to experience the 49ers locker room and walk through the tunnel onto the field. Guests may also run the gridiron, check out the old Giants dugout, see the views from the press box, peek inside a luxury suite and more. Tour times are Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Prices range from $12 to $18, children 3 and under free. Tours must be booked in advance; no walk-ups can be accommodated. Times and dates are subject to change due to field preparations during the football season. Tours will not be offered two days prior to each home game. For information visit http://www.sfgov.org/site/frame.asp?u=http://sfrecpark.org or email candlesticktours@sfgov.org. Media contact:  Amanda Tugwell, 415-819-6498, amanda.tugwell@sfgov.org.  

Dogpatch WineWorks Opens Collective Tasting Room

Dogpatch WineWorks, 2455 Third St., a 15,000-square-foot urban winery located in the historic Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco is open to the public every Thursday-Sunday. The tasting room provides a space for the public to experience a collection of wines at their leisure from a number of boutique wine brands in a variety of offerings. Dogpatch WineWorks is housed in a unique loft-like environment, originally constructed in 1940s, and joins a number of creative new artisan shops and dining establishments in the area. The wine program in the tasting room is designed to allow guests the flexibility of choosing a featured flight, creating their own flight, or order wine by the glass from a rotating list. The new tasting room is located at the winery's Third Street entrance in a 3,000 square-foot space carved out from the original warehouse design. The tasting room has an industrial feel with 20-foot ceilings, painted brick walls, polished concrete floors all flooded with natural light. Walk-ins are welcome; parties of six or more can experience a seated tasting of a featured flight led by a tasting room host, by appointment only. Dogpatch WineWorks also offers educational seminars, crush camp intensives, blending sessions and winery tours for individuals as well as corporate groups. For information, visit www.dogpatchwineworks.com or call 415-525-4440.  Media contact: 415-525-4440, info@dogpatchwineworks.com.

SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SFO)

Irish Carrier Aer Lingus Will Resume SFO Service in Spring 2014

The airline will return to SFO on April 2, 2014, with five flights per week, using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Since San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee's recent Cork-San Francisco Sister City Mission in early spring 2013, Mayor Lee and airport officials have been in discussion with Aer Lingus about the possible return of the airline to SFO.  For information visit www.flysfo.com. Media contact: Doug Yakel, 650-821-4000, doug.yakel@flysfo.com.

Virgin America Adds New Service to Austin and Anchorage

Virgin America started service from SFO to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) on May 21, 2013, and will offer seasonal service from SFO to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) with six nonstop roundtrip flights a week from June 6, 2013, through September 9, 2013.

United Adds Non-Stop Service to Paris from SFO

The non-stop flight to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris debuted on April 26, 2013. The two new flights are part of United's continued growth in San Francisco during the last several years. Currently, the airline offers more than 300 daily flights from SFO, more than any other airline.

China Eastern Airlines Arrives at SFO

There was a water cannon salute and welcome reception after the arrival of China Eastern Airlines' first flight to San Francisco on April 26, 2013. China Eastern is offering a new daily flight connecting Shanghai and San Francisco. The flight will also continue on to Wuhan three times per week (on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays), a first to an interior city in China. To view highlights from the China Eastern welcome reception, visit http://youtu.be/jN0w64pGSBE.

SAS opens San Francisco-Copenhagen Route

The new route, which marks the first non-stop service between San Francisco and the Danish capital, debuted on April 8, 2013. The new route includes six weekly frequencies year-round with a total flight time of about 11 hours and 20 minutes. Besides providing the fastest travel option between the two cities, the SAS hub in Copenhagen provides quick and easy transfers to a network of Northern European airports in Scandinavia, Russia, the Baltics, Poland and Germany. To view highlights from the SAS welcome reception, visit http://youtu.be/nRf2MWYji9Y.

SFO Museum

SFO Museum was established by the Airport Commission in 1980 for the purposes of humanizing the Airport environment, providing visibility for the unique cultural life of San Francisco and providing educational services for the traveling public.  The Museum was granted initial accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums in 1999, reaccredited in 2005, and has the distinction of being the only accredited museum in an airport.  Today, SFO Museum features approximately twenty galleries throughout the Airport terminals displaying a rotating schedule of art, history, science, and cultural exhibitions, as well as the San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library and Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum, a permanent collection dedicated to the history of commercial aviation. For more information, please visit www.flysfo.com/museum.