Join us Thursday, Jan. 15 from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. to celebrate the opening of a new photo exhibit at City Hall.
Moving San Francisco: Views from the SFMTA Photo Archive 1903-Now is a collaboration between the SFMTA Photo Archive and the San Francisco Arts Commission. The photos in this show highlight our city’s transportation system over the past 120 years.
Exhibit and public programs
Moving San Francisco will run from Thursday, Jan. 15 to Thursday, June 18. The images are on view in the North Light Court and on the ground floor at City Hall. See photos of the people, places and vehicles that make our city move. From cable cars to buses and light rail vehicles, public transit has always been a vital part San Francisco.
A view of Market and 5th streets in 1948.
During the five-month run, there will be a number of special events to participate in. You can stop by for monthly gallery talks and a zine-making workshop with the artists behind the Muni Raised Me exhibition. You can also play transit trivia with Muni Diaries, and drop in for a panel discussion. Visit the SFAC Galleries webpage for the latest information on the events.
Lion dancers performing at opening of new 83 Pacific bus route in 1979.
From the recovery after the 1906 earthquake and fires to the 2023 opening of the Central Subway, these photos document our changing city through the lens of transportation. They shine a light on the important role of public transit in San Francisco’s development and identity.
Join us and step back in time to celebrate this unique view of San Francisco history.