The Visitor Experience
The Mint Project will offer an exciting new learning environment that brings history to life in a relevant, fun and engaging manner.Experiences at the Mint will EXPLAIN, INSPIRE, and TEACH, promoting conversation, inquiry, creation and adventure.
When restored, the unique mix of experiences at the Mint will include:
The Mint Building: The Mint represents the single greatest artifact of the Museum's collection. Learn how its key design elements enabled it to survive granite thunder, and its integral role in the daily lives of San Franciscans and the Nation's economy throughout the first half of the 20th century.Bay Area Cultural Retail
Sense! Enjoy an exciting mix of authentic Bay Area dining experiences and unique merchandise, inspired and sourced directly from the local region. The Bay Area's variegated topography, temperate climate and entrepreneurial atmosphere have enabled it to nurture a broad mix of foods, beverages, and interpretive cuisines, as well as numerous retail products and everyday brands.
The Mint Project will celebrate the stories behind the scenes, presenting visitors with unique dining experiences that highlight the region's culinary trends and exclusive retail merchandise, unavailable elsewhere in the City.
Selections will change frequently to highlight current cultural trends and seasonal offerings, including:
- Multiple on-site dining environments (e.g., coffee house, wine & beer brasserie, quick service café, roof-top bar)
- "Slow Food" inspired box lunches and snacks for guests to take with them on their exploration of the area
- Numbered and signed products produced in small quantities, highlighting local merchants and artists
- Numismatic merchandise, for both collector and casual fan
- "Official" City of San Francisco-branded merchandise