Babette Pinsky

The Museum of Craft & Design, located at 2569 Third Street in the Dogpatch neighborhood, is the city's only museum exclusively dedicated to craft and design. Museum of Craft & Design is based in San Francisco, CA. As a non-collecting institution, it collaborates with artists, designers, museums, and universities to present innovative exhibitions and public programs that explore contemporary craft, design concepts, materiality, and the creative process. The museum offers diverse programming including in-gallery exhibitions, virtual events, community outreach, workshops, artist talks, and late-night parties, aiming to make creativity accessible to all ages. It operates an award-winning online and onsite store featuring curated design products such as jewelry, accessories, home and office items, children's books, and branded exhibition merchandise. The museum provides membership options with benefits like unlimited exhibition access, discounts, and priority event invitations. Admission is free for members, children under 12, EBT recipients, active military, first responders, and participants in certain assistance programs, with additional accessibility accommodations available. Supported by grants for the arts and community donors, it actively engages the public through initiatives like the mobile MakeArt van and expanded educational programs. The company was founded in 2004.