The Museum of Performance + Design is one of the largest archives of the performing arts in the United States. We keep the unfolding history of the performing arts in the San Francisco Bay Area alive. The mission of the Museum of Performance & Design is to keep the unfolding history of the performing arts in the San Francisco Bay Area alive. We collect, preserve, and make accessible materials on performance and theater design to support learning, appreciation, and creativity within a world-wide community of artists, researchers, and the general public through our program, exhibitions, and research services that reflect our diverse culture.