The Whole Venue at The American Bookbinders Museum

Event Space in a Museum · Whole venue

  5 reviews  â€“ 
355 Clementina Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 –
Powell Street station (0.3 mi)

About this space

This distinctive location boasts a spacious open area suitable for various events such as meetings, receptions, parties, weddings, and even fashion shows!

Showcasing 19th-century bookbinding equipment and ephemera, every corner of this museum space holds something intriguing to explore. We enthusiastically invite new events and our dedicated team is ready to assist you in organizing your special occasion.


Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $375 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $375 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
- Non-profit rates available.
Monday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $375 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $375 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
- Non-profit rates available.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $375–$499 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 9:00 am
from $375 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $499 hire fee per hour
Per hour
5:00 pm – 6:00 am
from $375 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
- Non-profit rates available.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $375–$499 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 9:00 am
from $375 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $499 hire fee per hour
Per hour
5:00 pm – 6:00 am
from $375 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
- Non-profit rates available.
Thursday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $375–$499 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 9:00 am
from $375 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $499 hire fee per hour
Per hour
5:00 pm – 6:00 am
from $375 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
- Non-profit rates available.
Friday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $375–$499 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 9:00 am
from $375 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $499 hire fee per hour
Per hour
5:00 pm – 6:00 am
from $375 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
- Non-profit rates available.
Saturday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $375–$499 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 9:00 am
from $375 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $499 hire fee per hour
Per hour
5:00 pm – 6:00 am
from $375 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
- Non-profit rates available.
Minimum booking duration: 4 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 110
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 110
Boardroom
up to 110
Cabaret
up to 110
U-Shaped
up to 110
Classroom
up to 110

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue doesn’t provide alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Quiet space
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Catering prep kitchen available
AV setup including projector, screen and microphone
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

- Smoking in the building is prohibited
- Please make sure you include set-up and clean-up time when booking
- If serving alcohol, you must either do so through a licensed caterer or you must have a Daily General License, obtainable from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control department
- Renters are welcome to put up signs inside and outside of the museum to promote their event, but these must be temporary and leave no residue or marks, or damage ABM signage.
- The Renter must provide a certificate of insurance at least 24 hours prior to the event for protection against all liabilities related to the use or occupancy of the space, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000, naming the American Bookbinders Museum and John Sanders Institute, LLC as co-insured.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(5 reviews and ratings - )

DH
Dea H.
June 2024
Workshop · 100 guests
What a cool venue! We rented the ABM for two evenings/events back to back. Both events were very different in content/style but the space is very versatile and was great for both. Sage (our coordinator) was great to work with and super responsive. We will definitely be hosting events here again!
5.0
SS
Sabrina S.
July 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
DH
Dea H.
March 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
AR
Aditya R.
January 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

Industrial-Modern Museum Space, at the 355 Clementina Street, in the heart of SOMA is waiting for you to host your event. Whether it is a conference, or you are looking for a quiet space for an offsite meeting or a memorable place for an end-of-day reception, The American Bookbinders Museum is one of the best and unusual options.

Planning your holiday party? The American Bookbinders Museum is a great place for it. Interesting and attractive exhibits in an open, urban-industrial designed space for that one-of-a kind special event.


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