
How big is the Moscone Center in San Francisco?
Moscone Center. The complex consists of three main halls spread out across three blocks and 87 acres (35 ha) in the South of Market neighborhood. The convention center originally opened in 1981. It is named after San Francisco former mayor George Moscone, who was assassinated in November 1978.
How did Moscone Center get its name?
It is named after San Francisco former mayor George Moscone, who was assassinated in November 1978. The South of Market Area where Moscone Center was built was claimed by the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, and a protracted battle was fought by the displaced low-income residents during the 1960s and 1970s.
When was the Moscone Convention Center built?
The original Moscone Convention Center hall opened in 1981 on the site of what is now known as Moscone South.
How big is Moscone North and South?
Together, Moscone North and South have 504,000 square feet (46,800 m 2) of contiguous exhibition space, two ballrooms, 82 meeting rooms, and 107,000 square feet (9,900 m 2) of pre-function lobby space. A large solar electricity system was installed on the roof of the center in March 2004 by PowerLight Corporation.

How much is it to rent a Moscone Center?
Moscone Center Rental price list*Moscone Center Desktop Rentals$150Rent NowMoscone Center iPad Rentals$65Rent NowMoscone Center iPad Charging Station Rentals$275Rent NowMoscone Center iPhone Rentals$150Rent NowMoscone Center Thunderbolt Display Rentals$70Rent Now17 more rows
Who owns Moscone Center?
the City and County of San FranciscoMoscone Center is owned by the City and County of San Francisco, with oversight provided by its Convention Facilities Department. The Center consists of three components that were developed in phases over a period of more than twenty years. The first was Moscone South, completed in 1981.
When was Moscone Center built?
1981The convention center originally opened in 1981. It is named after San Francisco former mayor George Moscone, who was assassinated in November 1978....Moscone CenterOpened1981Expanded1991 (Moscone North) 2003 (Moscone West) 2018 (Moscone North & South)18 more rows
Who designed the Moscone Center?
Located in the downtown cultural district surrounding Yerba Buena Gardens, the Moscone Center spans almost 20 acres across two blocks on either side of Howard Street. The expansion project, designed by SOM with Mark Cavagnero Associates (MCA), is part of a 25-year master plan led by the same team.
What neighborhood is Moscone Center?
South of Market neighborhoodSoMa - Moscone Center's Neighborhood The South of Market neighborhood (a.k.a. SoMa) is home to arts, entertainment, restaurants, hotels, and residences. Along with the Moscone Center, you will find the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and Yerba Buena Gardens.
Is San Francisco Safe?
San Francisco is generally safe for tourists, and most people will typically not have any problems when visiting. The primary safety concern is property crime or theft of personal property without the use of force or violence.
When is Moscone Center open?
Moscone Center is open:Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What hotels are near Moscone Center?
Hotels near Moscone Center: (0.10 mi) Virgin Hotels San Francisco (0.13 mi) San Francisco Marriott Marquis (0.14 mi) InterContinental San Francisco...
What restaurants are near Moscone Center?
Restaurants near Moscone Center: (0.02 mi) Tabletop Tap House (0.02 mi) Jillian's (0.02 mi) Tsuta (0.03 mi) Freshroll (0.03 mi) Oasis Grill View al...
What attractions are near Moscone Center?
Attractions near Moscone Center: (0.11 mi) Yerba Buena Gardens (0.08 mi) Children's Creativity Museum (0.09 mi) Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial an...
The Moscone Center
San Francisco is a premier world destination, famous for fostering new ideas and drawing record-breaking attendance. The city is always changing, and now the Moscone Center is, too.
Level Two (50,000 square foot ballroom)
A new 50,000 square foot, column-free, flexible ballroom in Moscone South will accommodate more than 6,400 in a theater setting. Two terraces, echoed on the third level, face north and south.
Level Three (64,496 total square feet)
Nearly 22,000 square feet of secure outdoor terraces bracket the top level of the South building. Offering spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, they will be ideal for networking, receptions, and a breath of fresh air between sessions.
Moscone West (367,500 square feet, 3 levels)
Moscone West's design emphasizes flexibility. It enables conversion between exhibit, meeting, and banquet uses, as well as efficient adjustment to room sizes. Three levels offer nearly 100,000 square feet of dedicated function space on each floor, as well as approximately 25,000 square feet of elegant pre-function lobby space on each level.
The Expansion by the Numbers
The $551 expansion added more than 157,000 gross square feet of flexible meeting space to Moscone North and South. The project created more than 500,000 gross square feet to be used as contiguous exhibition space or flexible meeting space. Expanded lobbies in Moscone’s North and South buildings total approximately 60,000 square feet.
The Center At A Glance
One million people each year utilize Moscone North, South and West buildings. Located in the heart of San Francisco, The Moscone Center is minutes away from world class shopping and dining, and walking distance to 22,000 of our more than 33,000 hotel rooms.
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The Expansion by The Numbers
The Center at A Glance
- The expansion links two of Moscone's largest exhibition spaces to create 504,000+ square feet of contiguous space which can accommodate more than 2,300 10'x10' booths and/or be used as flexible meeting space. This exhibition level includes Halls A-F. The Center's internal freight system provides access to 20 loading docks with direct drive-on acces...
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