War Memorial Opera House

The War Memorial Opera House is a landmark performing arts venue on Van Ness Avenue, opposite San Francisco City Hall. It has been the home of the San Francisco Opera since its opening in 1932 and is part of the larger San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center. Visitors can attend world-class opera performances in a grand, historic setting. The building also holds significant historical importance as the site of the 1945 San Francisco Conference that founded the United Nations and the 1951 signing of the Treaty of San Francisco, making it a must-see for both culture and history enthusiasts.