Palace of Fine Arts

In a recent post I visited the The Hunger Games: The Exhibition at the Palace of Fine Arts, this time I thought I’d focus on the gorgeous building itself.  Initially constructed by California architect Bernard Maybeck for San Francisco’s World Fair in 1915 on reclaimed bay land, the building has since seen earthquakes and reconstructions and has been used for many different purposes. The Innovation Hangar currently hoses hands-on educational activities and amazing exhibitions from major institutions such as Bay Area Discovery MuseumKaboomSmithsonian’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and InnovationMaker Media and Wearable World Technologies, there has been talk of converting it to a restaurant and other ideas. I don’t know what the future holds for this stunning place but it’s a very special landmark that should be open to everyone to stroll though and admire the architecture and fountain and swan pond, to be inspired by its beauty and grandeur!

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The Hunger Games: The Exhibition : The Fashion

Marie Cameron at Palace of Fine Arts - photo OP 2016I don’t know about you, but The Hunger Games (books and movies) have been a big hit at our house for quite some time! The Hunger Games: The Exhibition has just opened up at the Palace of Fine Arts this past Saturday and since the kids are out of school for February break we went up to see for ourselves the film set recreations, the high-tech interactive installations and games but the most excitingly  (for me) the many amazing costumes that were specifically designed for the series… Oh la lovely!  Show runs until July 31.

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

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The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

The Hunger Games Exhibit - Palace of Fine Arts - photo Marie Cameron 2016

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