Parking Near Museum of Craft and Design, Potrero Hill
Where Can I Park for Museum of Craft and Design?
Museum of Craft and Design has no parking lot, so drivers can use nearby street parking or the paid lot at 20th Street and Illinois Street. The closest priced Parksy option is secure covered parking 0.5 mi away for $275 a month. The museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 12:00–5:00 PM.
- Address
- 2565 3rd Street
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Covered Parking in SF - $275/month, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
- Nearest station
- 22nd Street station, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
Parking Near Potrero Hill
Museum of Craft and Design, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking at Museum of Craft and Design on 3rd Street
Museum of Craft and Design does not have its own parking lot, according to SpotAngels. The museum is at 2565 3rd Street in Potrero Hill, so drivers need to use nearby street parking or a separate lot.
The museum’s visitor information directs drivers toward a paid lot at 20th Street and Illinois Street (sfmcd.org). The same guidance notes street parking in the neighborhoods and industrial areas around the museum (sfmcd.org). The site is open Thursday through Sunday from 12:00–5:00 PM (sfmcd.org), making those afternoon hours the key period for planning a visit.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Museum
The closest priced Parksy option is secure covered parking, 0.5 mi from the site, offered at $275 a month. This suits visitors who need recurring access rather than a single museum visit.
A secure garage space in San Francisco is 0.9 mi away and costs $2 an hour. A valet space at 311 Kansas Street is 1.0 mi away at $26.50 a day. These spaces provide paid alternatives for drivers who prefer a reserved facility to searching around 3rd Street.
Other Named Parking Near 2565 3rd Street
The paid lot at 20th Street and Illinois Street is the named nearby facility in the museum’s own visitor guidance (sfmcd.org). It is the clearest official off-street option for reaching the site by car.
Secure monthly parking at 690 Long Bridge Street is 1.1 mi away and costs $460 a month. These options are farther from the museum than the 20th Street and Illinois Street lot.
Busy Visit Periods and Potrero Hill Street Parking
MCD is open Thursday through Sunday from 12:00–5:00 PM (sfmcd.org), so parking demand is concentrated during those four afternoon opening days.
The museum specifically describes nearby parking as street parking in surrounding neighborhoods and industrial areas (sfmcd.org). Drivers using those streets need to follow posted restrictions, curb markings, and payment instructions at the space, while the paid lot at 20th Street and Illinois Street provides an off-street alternative (sfmcd.org).
Walking From 22nd Street Station to MCD
22nd Street station is the nearest rail station to the site, at 0.3 mi away and a 6 min walk. The station gives visitors a practical alternative to driving for the Thursday through Sunday opening schedule.
The museum is 0.6 mi from Potrero Hill center. Visitors arriving at 22nd Street station can continue on foot to 2565 3rd Street, while drivers can combine a more distant parking space with the final walk to the museum.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Museum of Craft and Design?
Museum of Craft and Design has no parking lot, so drivers can use nearby street parking or the paid lot at 20th Street and Illinois Street. The closest priced Parksy option is secure covered parking 0.5 mi away for $275 a month. The museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 12:00–5:00 PM.
Does Museum of Craft and Design Have Its Own Parking Lot?
Museum of Craft and Design does not have its own parking lot. Drivers need to use nearby street parking or a separate lot. The museum’s visitor information directs drivers to the paid lot at 20th Street and Illinois Street, and also notes street parking in nearby neighborhoods and industrial areas.
What Is the Closest Priced Parking Near Museum of Craft and Design?
The closest priced Parksy option is secure covered parking 0.5 mi from the site for $275 a month. It is suited to recurring access rather than a single museum visit. Other priced options include a secure garage 0.9 mi away for $2 an hour and valet parking 1.0 mi away for $26.50 a day.
When Is Parking Demand Highest Near Museum of Craft and Design?
Parking demand is concentrated Thursday through Sunday from 12:00–5:00 PM, when the museum is open. Drivers using surrounding neighborhood and industrial-area streets should follow posted restrictions, curb markings, and payment instructions. The paid lot at 20th Street and Illinois Street offers an off-street alternative.
What Paid Lot Does Museum of Craft and Design Recommend?
The paid lot at 20th Street and Illinois Street is the named nearby facility in the museum’s visitor guidance. It is the clearest official off-street option for reaching the site by car. Secure monthly parking at 690 Long Bridge Street is 1.1 mi away and costs $460 a month.
Can I Take Public Transit Instead of Parking Near Museum of Craft and Design?
22nd Street station is the nearest rail station, 0.3 mi away and a 6 min walk. Visitors can continue on foot to 2565 3rd Street. The station is a practical alternative to driving during the Thursday through Sunday opening schedule, while drivers can combine farther parking with the final walk.
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