Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
• Over 150,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
• 11 different venues ranging from 500 – 66,000 sq. ft.
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC) offers spectacular views of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge from its location on San Francisco's northern waterfront. Registered as a National Historic Landmark District, the campus includes a variety of venues within its iconic Spanish Colonial Revival buildings. The FMCAC campus hosts a curated collection of acclaimed art galleries, cultural museums, theaters, restaurants, bars, and cafés, making it one of San Francisco's most vibrant cultural districts.
Private Spaces:
Gateway Pavilion
The Gateway Pavilion at Pier 2 is an acclaimed 66,000-square-foot waterfront space with expansive views of San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz. Situated next to the Festival Pavilion on the Bay, the Gateway Pavilion is perfect for large gatherings, including conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and more. It features flexible meeting spaces, a 2,000-person capacity, and award-winning green design elements.
Location: Pier 2 (Lower Fort Mason)
Square Feet: 66,000
Max Capacity: 2,000
Other Features:
• Atrium: 10,000+ square feet of meeting and event space
• Mezzanine: 15,000 square feet of exhibition space
• Main Gallery: 2,000 square feet foyer with 24-feet-high walls
• Multiple bathroom facilities, an elevator bank, catering room, second-floor production office
• Direct vehicular access
• Catering prep or concessions area
• Wi-fi access and telecommunications services
Festival Pavilion
Extending into the San Francisco Bay, the Festival Pavilion provides a spectacular location for festivals, trade shows, exhibits, and conventions. At 50,000 square feet, the venue offers space for up to 3,800 people and features iconic views of Alcatraz and San Francisco Bay. For larger events, the Pavilion may be used in conjunction with other campus venues for breakout options.
Location: Pier 3 (Lower Fort Mason)
Square Feet: 50,000
Max Capacity: 3,800
Other Features:
• Room for up to 180 10' x 10' exhibit booths
• Production office & storage rooms
• Mezzanine with Golden Gate Bridge views
• Direct vehicular access
• Multiple bathroom facilities, catering prep or concessions area
• Wi-fi access and telecommunications services
Gallery 308
Originally host to the maritime trade and repair shops at Fort Mason, Gallery 308 boasts panoramic views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. The historic space features an open floor plan, state-of-the-art lighting, polished concrete floors, multi-purpose blackout shades, and an adjacent outdoor patio. Gallery 308 has been meticulously rehabilitated to its original industrial aesthetic by Jensen Architects and serves as a prime venue for art exhibits, wedding receptions, conferences, and parties.
Location: Landmark Building A (Lower Fort Mason)
Square Feet: 3,835
Max Capacity: 240 banquet; 430 standing
Cowell Theater
World-class views welcome visitors to the Cowell Theater at the north end of Pier 2, located on the San Francisco Bay. This 437-seat, fully equipped theater provides a unique space for performance art, film, and lectures.
Location: Pier 2 (Lower Fort Mason)
Dimensions: 40’ x 31’ stage with 20’ wings
Max Capacity: 437
Other Features:
• Wheelchair accessible; assistive listening devices available
• Stage: Wood floor with flat black plywood surface
• L’Aire sprung wood overlay floor and black Rosco floor covering or premium Harlequin floor covering
• Five full backstage dressing rooms
• Wireless internet
• Professional lighting, sound, & projection equipment
The Store House
Originally used to store goods to be transported overseas from the San Francisco Port of Embarkation, The Store House is a versatile space on the ground floor of Landmark Building D. It features views of the San Francisco Bay, polished concrete floors, a beautiful prep kitchen, and several small breakout rooms. The Storehouse is ideal for meetings, conferences, receptions, and weddings.
Location: First floor, Landmark Building D (Lower Fort Mason)
Square Feet: 4,600
Max Capacity: 150 Banquet; 112 Theater; 150 Standing
Firehouse
The Firehouse is a charming event space on San Francisco Bay’s edge, with windows that overlook bay waters and unparalleled views of Angel Island and Alcatraz from the adjacent patios. Perfect for small weddings, receptions, meetings, birthday parties, classes, and more.
Location: Adjacent to Pier 3 (Lower Fort Mason)
Square Feet: 1,188
Max Capacity: 80 Banquet, 110 Theater; 120 Standing
General’s Residence
The historic General’s Residence features views of Aquatic Park, Alcatraz, and the far reaches of San Francisco Bay. Recently renovated, the building features a ballroom, dining room, lounge, foyer, and the Funston Room, which can be used as a small meeting room or bridal suite. Overlooking the bay, the rear lawn is a beautiful setting for a wedding ceremony or other outdoor event.
Location: Upper Fort Mason
Square Feet: 4,955
Max Capacity: 130 dining room; 110 ballroom; 450 standing
Meeting Spaces
Landmark Building C
Four refurbished meeting rooms feature Bay views and are ideal for workshops, meetings, fitness classes, and break-out spaces. The rooms may be rented by the hour or day. Flexible set-ups allow for capacities ranging from 40 to 138.
Location: Second floor, Landmark Building C
Square Feet: 400 to 900
Max Capacity: 40 to 138
Other Venue Rental Details:
Parking Lot: FMCAC’s lower campus includes metered parking spaces for 550+ vehicles. The entire lot is available for daily rental with the rental of select venues.
Historic Preservation: To maintain and preserve Fort Mason Center as a National Historic Landmark, a historic preservation fee of 10 percent of the room rental is assessed on all venue and room rentals.
Vendors: While FMCAC works exclusively with certain vendors or electrical, waste management, Wi-Fi, and valet parking, event organizers may select their vendors for other services or work with vendors from our preferred vendor list, which can be found here.
