San Francisco Historium

08/24/2026

The 2026 San Francisco Historium Spotlight is now in the history books! 📖 We're so grateful for everyone who made this event possible, from our production team, incredible artists, memorable entertainers, dedicated artisans, fabulous catering partners, and you, our guests. We hope you can join us next year.

If you haven't already, make sure to sign up for our mailing list to get all the details for August 2027! Sign up at https://mailchi.mp/redbarnproductions.com/sf-historium-2026

08/23/2026

Thanks for joining us yesterday, prospectors! ⚒️ Don't worry friends, you still have the opportunity to strike it rich as today is the last today to experience the inaugural San Francisco Historium Spotlight from 10am-6pm at Pier 35.

Join us for a family-friendly time-traveling experience from gold panning to music and more. ✨️

Hurry! There is limited availability on tickets. Grab them online so you have to wait at the door.

On Saturday and Sunday, San Francisco Historium will be offering an immersive Gold Rush era adventure at Pier 35.

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

08/22/2026

Hey there, prospector! Will you be joining us for the first-ever San Francisco Historium Spotlight? We can't wait to have you at the port.

Check out our website to plan accordingly, including parking, public transit tips, bag check details, a list of characters you may meet, and more — there's a boatload of helpful information online.

And, if you haven't already, it's best to purchase your tickets online instead of waiting in line!

More info at sanfranciscohistorium.com

08/22/2026

So many great events to take BART to this weekend, including the San Francisco Historium Spotlight! Take BART, join us at Pier 35, and travel back in time to The Gold Rush. Plan ahead with bart.gov/planner to map your trip.

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08/21/2026

One day away from the San Francisco Historium Spotlight's debut on Pier 35! The Port of San Francisco Executive Director Michael Martin said it best: "The waterfront has always been a place of wonder, new experiences and community." Join us for the wonder and more at the Historium! ✨

Check out the feature in the San Francisco Examiner and grab your tickets for the first-ever San Francisco Historium Spotlight, August 22-23. Tickets are going fast!

San Francisco Historium Spotlight offers glimpse of The City during the Gold Rush.

08/19/2026

Some of the drawings and concepts that first showed the San Francisco Historium Spotlight wasn't just a dream. 💭 Join us in making this dream a reality on August 22-23 at Pier 35. Get your tickets today!

🎟️ sanfranciscohistorium.com
✍️ Don Carson (concept images), Rydell Downward (logo)

08/17/2026

📺 Our very own Drew Patterson stopped by KRON 4 News to chat about the San Francisco Historium Spotlight, an immersive trip back to Gold Rush-era San Francisco, coming to Pier 35 August 22–23. Expect saloons, gold panning, and a whole city block reimagined as 1850s San Francisco!

Watch the segment, then get in on The Gold Rush while it lasts! ✨

08/16/2026

We're excited to share that Redwood Empire Distillery has joined the San Francisco Historium Spotlight as our whiskey partner! 🥃

August 22-23 at Pier 35, they will be pouring the "Lost Monarch" small batch craft whiskey, a delightfully sweet and spicy blend of bourbon and rye. Named for the "Lost Monarch" redwood tree in Jedidiah Smith State Park, the largest redwood tree by volume in the world.

Grab your tickets at the link in our bio! 🎟