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San Francisco Map Fair

Expore thousands of maps, prints, and books spanning over 500 years | Sept 22-23
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The San Francisco Map Fair will be held at The Lodge in the Regency Center on 1290 Sutter St. The fair consists of over 20 antique map, print, and book dealers from all across North America and parts of Europe. Thousands of maps, prints, and books spanning over 500 years of art and history will be on display and available for purchase at this three-day event.

The San Francisco Map Fair is sponsored by the History in Your Hands Foundation (HIYHF), a non-profit organization with a mission to provide classrooms with authentic, historical objects in an effort to help foster a more enriched learning experience.

The lecture series portion of the San Francisco Map Fair will be sponsored by the California Map Society. It will consist of three 40 minute lectures followed by a 10 minute Q & A period.

The mission of the California Map Society to preserve and disseminate historical and contemporary cartography, primarily of California, for members as well as the general public.

2018 San Francisco Map Fair
Saturday & Sunday, September 22-23, 2018
1290 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA
Adult: $10 (Sat & Sun only)Seniors (65+) & Students (w/ID): $5 Kids (12 & Under): Free

Cost Update – In previous years the fair was free (donations), but in 2018 the fair cost was $10.

View 2018 Schedule Map Fair

9/21 Friday

  • 5 pm – 7:30 pm Preview Night Cocktail Reception: $50 if ordered by July 31st $65 if ordered August 1st or later

9/22 Saturday

  • 9 am – 11 am VIP Entry: $30
  • 11 am – 6 pm Adults: $10 Seniors (65+) & Students (w/ID): $5 Kids (12 & Under): FREE

9/23 Sunday

  • 9 am – 11 am VIP Entry: $30
  • 11 am – 4 pm Adults: $10 Seniors (65+) & Students (w/ID): $5 Kids (12 & Under): FREE

So come on down to the San Francisco Map Fair this September 21st – 23th, and discover the world of antiquarian map collecting.