This Summer, Make a Masterpiece of a Family Day: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition is the Perfect Outing for SF & Bay Area Locals

“Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.”
— Michelangelo 

Looking for an inspiring and easy family outing this summer that’s both breathtaking and educational? Skip the airport and head to San Francisco’s Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, where Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition invites visitors of all ages to step into the splendor of one of the world’s most celebrated artistic achievements — right here in the Bay Area.

This globally-acclaimed immersive experience transforms the cathedral’s expansive event space into an up-close journey through Michelangelo’s frescoes. With reproductions in near-original scale, you and your kids can stand face-to-face with The Creation of Adam, The Last Judgment, and the entire Sistine ceiling — all without neck strain or the crowds of Rome.

And for parents and caregivers, one more reason to love it:

There’s ample FREE PARKING right onsite.  No circling the block. No expensive garages. Just park and enjoy.

The exhibition is also fully wheelchair and ADA accessible, making it an inclusive destination for every member of the family. A free audio guide appadds depth and storytelling, helping younger visitors understand the history, symbols, and passion behind the art.

Whether you’re introducing your kids to Renaissance art for the first time or looking for a cool (literally and figuratively) indoor experience that nurtures the imagination, this is the perfect cultural getaway close to home.

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TICKETS & VISITOR INFO:

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition

Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

1111 Gough Street (at Geary), San Francisco, CA

Tickets:

• Adults: $22

• Seniors, Military, and Students: $18

• Children 6–12: $15

• Children 5 and under: Free

Hours:

Tuesday – Sunday, 10:30am – 5:00pm (last entry at 3:30pm)

Accessibility:

Fully wheelchair and ADA accessible

Parking:

Free onsite parking in the Cathedral parking lot

Extras:

Free “Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibit” audio guide app available for download

Photography encouraged — use hashtags: #SistineChapelExhibit #SEEGlobalSF

Tickets available at:

https://chapelsistine.com/exhibits/san-francisco-ca

07.16.25 Presidio Outpost Meadow Media Alert

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT: Private Ribbon Cutting Celebration: Outpost Meadow 

WHEN: Wednesday, July 16, 10am – 11am 

WHERE: 610 Old Mason St. SF, 94129 
(between Presidio Sports Basement and the Outpost playground at Presidio Tunnel Tops) 

WHO: Officials from the Presidio Trust and the State of CA, community leaders and supporters. 

The Presidio Trust is celebrating the opening of Outpost Meadow, a new 1.5-acre picnic area opening to the public on Thursday, July 17. An extension of the beloved Presidio Tunnel Tops — which has welcomed nearly five million visits since its unveiling on July 16, 2022 — Outpost Meadow expands the park’s offerings with even more of the amenities visitors have requested. Located next to the popular Outpost nature playground and the Field Station discovery lab, Outpost Meadow features shaded, wheelchair-accessible picnic tables, BBQ grills, a spacious lawn, bike racks, accessible parking, water fountains, and convenient access to Presidio Pop Up food trucks — all with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Designed by Field Operations, designers of the tunnel tops, and funded by a grant from the California Natural Resources Agency, this project is part of the Presidio Forward initiative, a broader effort to enhance public spaces and infrastructure throughout the park. 

PROGRAM: 
9:30am – Interviews upon request  
10am – Gather and enjoy coffee and refreshments. Interviews upon request. 
10:30 – Program with Speakers  

Mark Buell, Board Chair, Presidio Trust 
Gregg Castro, Culture Director Association of Ramaytush Ohlone (ARO) 
Jonathan Cordero, Executive Director, Association of Ramaytush Ohlone 
Jean Fraser, CEO, Presidio Trust 
Gloria Sandoval, Deputy Secretary for Access at CA Natural Resources Agency 
Lyslynn Lacoste, Community Leader and Chief of Staff at SF Public Defender’s Office 

10:50 – Cut ribbon on the new Outpost Meadow 
10:55 – Interviews upon request. 

INTERVIEWS: With CEO Jean Fraser available upon request – Contact Lisa Petrie in advance, 415-264-7787. 

VISUALS: Crissy Field, Golden Gate Bridge, the new Outpost Meadow and the adjacent Outpost playground.  

DAY OF MEDIA CONTACTS:  
Lisa Petrie, Presidio Trust, lpetrie@presidiotrust.gov, (415) 264-7787 
David Perry & Associates, Inc., news@davidperry.com  (415) 676-7007 

MEDIA PARKING: Parking is available in the lot at Presidio Sports Basement, 610 Old Mason St. San Francisco, 94129. Enter from Mason Street at Crissy Field.