About Fort Mason Center

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC) is a nonprofit operating within a Historic Landmark District along the northern waterfront of the San Francisco Bay. Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, FMCAC hosts an ever-evolving rotation of artistic programming for over 1.2 million annual visitors that includes theater and dance performances, art installations, as well as educational and cultural classes.

In addition to the thousands of events that occur each year on campus, FMCAC hosts nearly two dozen nonprofit and arts organizations as permanent residents. These residents receive annual support from FMCAC, allowing them to focus on producing original artistic programming. Current residents include the Pulitzer Prize-winning Magic Theatre, BATS Improv, the SF Camerawork Gallery, and the internationally acclaimed Greens Restaurant.

A pioneer in the reuse of military bases, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture has been honored by the California Preservation Foundation for its efforts preserving the historic U.S. Army San Francisco Port of Embarkation.

The Golden Gate National Parks

With more than 15 million annual visitors, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area is the most visited National Park in the United States. Established in 1972, the Park includes Alcatraz, Muir Woods and the Marin Headlands, in addition to Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture.