It has been 12 years since the ACSO Conference took place in San Francisco and we can't wait to reconnect with our members and the broader music community in this vibrant and dynamic city!
This year's conference theme is Golden Opportunities, an homage to our host city and an invitation to explore many of the untapped possibilities that lie ahead for orchestras. Together, let's forge a path to a future where orchestras thrive, communities flourish, and the enduring impact of music enriches the lives of all. Click here to watch a 2-minute video celebrating San Francisco’s position as a center of innovation.
Keep scrolling to view some special discounts that can be used around San Francisco during the conference, recommended restaurants, museums, and more!
Transportation
Big Bus
SF’s Big Bus offers a 20% discount, already built into the link below for conference attendees. Discounts are only available for the tours listed in link. Click here to learn more.
Arts & Culture
The American Bookbinders Museum celebrates and shares the history, tools and process of bookbinding. See the tools of 1600s hand binding and the earliest machines that automated bookbinding in the 1800s. The American Bookbinders Museum is the only museum of its kind in North America. ACSO Conference attendees who show their badge at the door will receive discounted tickets at $12 each.
Contemporary Jewish Museum
The Contemporary Jewish Museum (The CJM) is a welcoming place where visitors can connect with one another through dialogue and shared experiences with the arts. The CJM is a non-collecting institution that partners with national and international cultural institutions to present exhibitions that are both timely and relevant and represent the highest level of artistic achievement and scholarship. ACSO conference attendees receive a $5 discount on tickets using promo code ACSO2024 at checkout when purchasing advance tickets online.
The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)
The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD), a contemporary art museum, celebrates Black cultures, ignites challenging conversations, and inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora. General admission is $15 for adults and $7 for seniors, students, and educators.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. In addition to their seven gallery floors, SFMOMA offers 45,000 square feet of art-filled space open to all. Conference attendees who show their badge at the door will receive discounted tickets at $26 each.
SOMArts
SOMArts leverages the power of art as a tool for social change through multi-disciplinary events and exhibitions. Equipping artists with the space, mentorship and support they need to shift perspectives and innovate solutions to today’s pressing challenges, SOMArts fosters access to arts and culture for collective liberation and self-determination. Gallery entry is free for everyone.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Their work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. Centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA is reimagining the role an arts institution can play in the community it serves. ACSO Conference attendees receive $5 off ticket prices using code ACSO24, bringing ticket prices to $5/person when purchased online or in-person.
Food & Beverage
Local Tastes of the City
Local Tastes of the City’s San Francisco food tours not only serve up a delicious sampling of food and drink, they are also a great introduction to some of San Francisco's most beloved neighborhoods. On these tours, you will see North Beach (Little Italy) with guides from the neighborhood. Conference attendees receive a 10% discount off any tour. Use code SFTRAVEL when you book online.
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
Below is a special menu offer for all conference attendees. No badge required. Available at ALL locations EXCEPT Hayes Valley. Open Monday - Friday from 8AM - 2PM, and Saturday - Sunday from 8AM - 3PM.
House Special - $18.50
A sensibly-sized (3oz) pastrami reuben, fries, coleslaw, and choice of house-made beverage.
Bagel & Shmear Bundles
Four-pack of bagels plus 1 shmear - $14
Half-dozen plus 1 shmear - $18
Dozen plus 2 shmears - $35
Shopping & Tourist Attractions
Adventure Cat Sailing Cruise
Conference attendees receive a 5% discount on sailing cruises. Use code ADCATRSA24 when you book online.
California Academy of Sciences
Conference attendees receive a $5 discount per ticket when using the code convention. This code applies to Daytime Admission, Night-Life Admission, and VIP Tours. With Plan-Ahead Pricing, you can save even more when you purchase your admission tickets at least one day in advance. The farther in advance you purchase, the more you’re likely to save. Click here to view the scannable barcode.
Exploratorium
Conference attendees can receive a $5 discount to visit the Exploratorium. To verify eligibility, use the code Convention2024 and show your conference badge at the ticketing desk to receive the $5 off. (Not available with online ticketing)
Extranomical Tours
Conference attendees receive a 15% discount on any one day tours. Use code SFTRAVEL15 when you book online.
The Haunt: San Francisco Ghost Tours
Join The Haunt, San Francisco's hands-on ghost hunting adventure. Use real tools to investigate hauntings, learn dark history, and explore Chinatown by nightfall. Click here to book tickets.
Red and White San Francisco Bay Cruises
Conference attendees receive 10% off ANY cruise. Simply show your conference badge to receive the discount.
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Located in the Presidio of San Francisco, The Walt Disney Family Museum is one of the Bay Area’s most inspirational event and meeting venues. The breathtaking backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, coupled with the natural beauty of the surroundings, embrace this unique San Francisco event space. Click here to view the digital discount coupon towards admission.
Macy’s
Conference attendees receive special access to this digital discount coupon for in-store shopping.
Levi’s
Conference attendees can receive 30% off purchases of $150 or more on online purchases using offer code VD30OFF