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The Mechanics’ Institute is my favorite place in San Francisco to spend a quiet afternoon. The chess club has reintroduced me to the game after 20 years away. The vast library always has exactly what I’m looking for, whether it’s a travel guide, a novel, or a unique rare edition” – Mason Duke, Trustee
 

Giving to Mechanics’ Institute is not just supporting an organization, it’s preserving one of San Francisco’s most beloved cultural gems. Your donation is a declaration: that art, literature, dialogue, and community are essential. We need places that ground us, connect us, and point us toward a better future.