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For the last 15 years, the Beat Museum has been a meeting place for writers and artists of all kinds, hosting a wide array of community arts events, educating young people about the importance of the arts in their own lives, and curating an expansive archive of rare books, art and ephemera from the Beat Generation.

The Beat Museum faces an impending seismic retrofit of the building we've called home for the last 12 years.

Work on the retrofit is expected to begin sometime next year, and we'll likely need to close for 6 months during construction.

While the retrofit itself will be managed and funded by our landlord, whether we'll be in a position to reopen after the retrofit depends upon whether we can raise $50,000 to cover our portion of the construction costs.

If you appreciate what we do, if you care about preserving San Francisco's unique literary tradition, please consider making a donation.

Thank you!

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Please note: our 501(c)3 charity was established in 2007. It's official name of record with the federal government is "Foundation for Creative Expression" dba "Friends of the Beat Museum."
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"If you build it, they will come..."
"There comes a time when all the cosmic tumblers have clicked into place and the Universe opens itself up for a few seconds to show you what's possible."

–Terrance Mann

author of The Boat Rocker

Jerry and I recently rewatched Field of Dreams, the 1989 classic starring Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta, Timothy Busfield, and Burt Lancaster in his final role. Its timeless message of belief, perseverance, and following a seemingly impossible dream struck a deep chord with us—especially now, as we work to build something extraordinary: the Counterculture Museum at the iconic intersection of Haight & Ashbury.

Two months ago, we leased a magnificent space that will soon be home to this one-of-a-kind museum. Since then, our lives have been a whirlwind of excitement, inspiration, and possibility. We’ve been collecting artifacts, fielding calls from supporters, and immersing ourselves in the creative process of bringing this vision to life.

Just this week our nonprofit received incredible donations that include original 1960s posters, a large collection of counterculture buttons from Jerry's good friend, Howard, and ten of the original twelve issues of the iconic San Francisco Oracle from Doug, a wonderful longtime friend and supporter. A friend of one of the original Oracle artists even sent us hand-drawn illustrations from the paper’s early days—a priceless link to the past.

But as Field of Dreams teaches us, building something meaningful takes more than vision—it takes support from a community of believers.

To open this museum and tell the powerful stories of the significant countercultures of the 1950s, ‘60s and beyond, we need your help. We must paint our new space, frame fragile posters, hire designers to create compelling exhibits, and purchase locking display cases to protect and display these irreplaceable pieces of history.

That’s why we’ve launched this GoFundMe campaign. Every contribution—large or small—helps bring the Counterculture Museum closer to reality. Together, we can build something that will inspire generations to come.

Join us. Be part of this extraordinary journey.

With gratitude,

Estelle, Jerry, Brandon, Bob, and Kira

The Counterculture Museum Team
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About Foundation for Creative Expression

To support and organize activities and events that promote artistic expression and creativity. Collect, preserve and showcase artistic and personal artifacts of artists, poets, photographers and filmmakers of the 1950's and 1960's counterculture.

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2007

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2024

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Foundation for Creative Expression is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 74-3198671. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

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