Museums in:

Sausalito, California

Alcatraz Island

San Francisco, California

Historic House

Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Art

Bachelor Officers' Quarters at Angel Island in Tiburon, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Bay Area Discovery Museum

Sausalito, California

Children's, General, History, Nature Centers, Park, Science

At the Bay Area Discovery Museum, play cultivates creativity. The construction cones in Lookout Cove turn out to make perfect wizard hats. And who would have predicted that children would use the hidden reaches of the willow-maze as a garage for the gravel-pit dump trucks, or that they would ride those trucks down the incline of the Golden Gate Bridge? At the Museum, it is not unusual to see children playing within an exhibition in ways never imagined by the exhibit designers.

History

The primary function of the society is the preservation and restoration of historic landmarks and surrounding space with emphasis on cultural and natural history

Charles W. Moore Foundation

San Francisco, California

As responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us, we form and invest in partnerships to achieve significant, lasting and measurable results in environmental conservation, science and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Science

Dudley Herbarium and California Academy of Sciences Herbarium in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Fort Point National Historic Site

Presidio of San Francisco, California

Historic House

Fort Point National Historic Site in Presidio of San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Gulf Of The Farallones Marine Sanctuary

San Francisco, California

Science

Gulf Of The Farallones Marine Sanctuary in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Madame Tussauds San Francisco

San Francisco, California

Art, Culture, History, Specialized

Madame Tussauds exceptionally showcases more than 100 exquisite wax figures of famous celebrities, combining legendary and contemporary stars from the world of film, sports and entertainment.

Marin Headlands Visitor Center

Sausalito, California

General

photographs, flora, fauna, Native American exhibits, paintings, local lighthouse

Mexican Museum

San Francisco, California

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Culture, General, History, Library, Nature Centers, Park, Specialized

Fort Mason Center offers a variety of cultural activities as well as being in close proximity to the Marina Green, Crissy Field and the Golden Gate Bridge. Stop by and visit the museum while touring the Marina District and other nearby tourist destinations!

Muir Woods National Monument

San Francisco, California

Natural History

Muir Woods National Monument in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Musee Mechanique

San Francisco, California

Specialized

140 coin operated musical instruments

Museum of Ophthalmology/Historical Library

San Francisco, California

Library

Museum of Ophthalmology/Historical Library in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Nature Centers

An 11 acre education center overlooking 900 acres of protected water and mud flats, offers visitors the opportunity to explore San Francisco Bay. There is also the Historic Victorian Lyfod House displaying the artwork by John James Audubon.

Octagon House

San Francisco, California

Historic House

Octagon House in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Science

Pacific Energy and Resources Center in Sausalito, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Culture, History, Specialized

SF African American Historical & Cultural Society presents selected exhibits on African and/or African American artists and supports the expression of black culture through the visual arts.
The African American Historical & Cultural Society operates the museum and gift shop at Fort Mason and the library and archives at the Center for African and African American Art and Culture.

San Francisco Art Institute Galleries

San Francisco, California

Art

San Francisco Art Institute Galleries in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

San Francisco Maritime Museum

San Francisco, California

Specialized

San Francisco Maritime Museum in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Historical Society

Sausalito Historical Society Museum in Sausalito, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Terwilliger Nature Education Center

Corte Madera, California

Nature Centers

Terwilliger Nature Education Center in Corte Madera, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Art

West Garrison Officers' Quarters and Bakehouse in Tiburon, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Bay Model Visitor Center

Sausalito, California

General, History, Natural History, Nature Centers, Science

The Bay Model and the Bay Model Visitor Center is a research and education facility built and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Inside is one of the most fascinating scientific tools you'll ever see: a working hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento - San Joaquin River Delta Systems; simulate tide, currents, sediment movement. Used by scientists and engineers.

Charles Pankow Collection

San Francisco, California

Art

Charles Pankow Collection in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Cliff House Visitor Center

San Francisco, California

History

Cliff House Visitor Center in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

East Garrison Visitor Center

Tiburon, California

Natural History

East Garrison Visitor Center in Tiburon, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Golden Gate National Recreational Area

San Francisco, California

General

Golden Gate National Recreational Area in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Immigration Station Barracks

Tiburon, California

Historic House

Immigration Station Barracks in Tiburon, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Marin Community College Art Gallery

Kentfield, California

Art

Marin Community College Art Gallery in Kentfield, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Marine Mammal Center

Sausalito, California

Specialized

The Marine Mammal Center rescues and rehabilitates injured animals. Seals, sea lions and whales have all been saved by the center's employees and volunteers.

Park

Natural and Cultural history

Muir Woods Visitor Center

Mill Valley, California

General

Redwood exhibit, Pacific Ocean, San Francisco exhibit, watershed management exhibit

Museo Italo-Americano

San Francisco, California

Art

The museums exhibits artwork by both renowned and emerging Italian or Italian-American artists. Most works are from the 20th century, but some 18th century engravings compliment the permanent collection. It is the only museum of its kind in the U.S.

Museum Of Russian Culture

San Francisco, California

Culture

Museum Of Russian Culture in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

History, Military

The SS Jeremiah O'Brien is one of two remaining fully functional Liberty ships of the 2,710 built and launched during World War II. The O'Brien has the distinction of being the last unaltered Liberty ship and remains historically accurate. Moored at Pier 45, Fisherman's Wharf, she is a premier San Francisco attraction.

Old St. Hilary's

Tiburon, California

Historic House

Old St. Hilary's in Tiburon, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

POW Mess Hall

Tiburon, California

Historic House

POW Mess Hall in Tiburon, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

San Francisco Art Institute

San Francisco, California

Art

San Francisco Art Institute in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

San Francisco Fire Dept. Museum

San Francisco, California

Specialized

San Francisco Fire Dept. Museum in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

San Francisco Municipal Railroad Museum

San Francisco, California

Specialized

San Francisco Municipal Railroad Museum in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Susan Cummins Gallery

Mill Valley, California

Art

Susan Cummins Gallery in Mill Valley, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

U.S.S. Pampanito

San Francisco, California

Historic House

U.S.S. Pampanito in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

April 27 - April 29, 2025

Oregon Museum Association 2025 Conference

TBA

Independence, Oregon

Beginning in 2025, the OMA annual conference will be held in Spring rather than Fall

The conference this year is all about trying new things. We are hoping to organize the conference into the following four tracks: Collections Care, Leadership, Emergency Preparedness, and Tourism

Check our website for more details in early 2025

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For more information, please email connect@oregonmuseums.org.

October 1 - October 4, 2025

Western Museums Association’s (WMA) 2025 Annual Meeting

TBA

Reno, Nevada

Save the Date for WMA 202

As we celebrate our 90th anniversary, join us to build relationships and soar higher than ever before. With the theme of ELEVATE, WMA 2025 will explore ways to lift up the experiences of cultural professionals and the communities they serve.

In Reno, Nevada, 4,400 feet above sea level, we will forward the progress of museums by looking to the future.

May 6 - May 9, 2025

2025 American Alliance of Museums (AAM) ANNUAL MEETING & MUSEUMEXPO

Los Angeles Convention Center

Los Angeles, California

AAM 2025 will focus on the theme, Museums & Trust.

Museums have long inspired high levels of public trust, surpassing news outlets, government organizations, researchers and scientists, corporations, and social media platforms. This consistent finding underscores our institutions’ unique position in society as stewards of knowledge, culture, science, and history—areas where credibility and reliability are paramount

In an era marked by mistrust and misinformation, museums have a rare ability to counterbalance the proliferation of false narratives and polarized perspectives. Using our trusted position, we can cultivate a more healthy, empathetic, and informed society.

But to do so, we must maintain our credibility proactively, embracing thoughtful, transparent, and collaborative practices that will defend against influences like bias, resource challenges, abuse of power, and social injustice

An Incredible MuseumExpo

AAM is again partnering this year with the Museum Store Association to host an incredible combined expo hall. Find the most innovative services, products, and solutions in the museum field. With 350 exhibitors, you are bound to find the right partner for your museum’s current challenges and opportunities.

May 5 - May 9, 2025

Museum Store Association FORWARD 2025 in LA

The Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California

Join MSA in LA

We’re excited about our next MSA FORWARD Conference & Expo in “The City of Angels” – Los Angeles, California in conjunction with the American Alliance of Museums

Join the Museum Store Association (MSA) and hundreds of nonprofit retail professionals for the 70th Annual MSA FORWARD Retail Conference & Expo, taking place May 5-9, 2025 at The Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California

Once again, MSA FORWARD will be held in conjunction with the 2025 American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Annual Meeting & Expo

Learn best practices and new ideas for store merchandising, operations, marketing, and sale

Participate in dedicated networking events and create connections that will inspire new ideas

Meet with over 200 MSA vendors about your product needs

Hear from knowledgeable industry experts during session breakouts and keynote presentations

Network with AAM attendees and exhibitor

September 10 - September 13, 2025

2025 Am Assoc for State and Local History Annual Conference

TBD

Cincinnati, Ohio

The 2025 AASLH Annual Conference, in partnership with Ohio Local History Alliance, will take place as the history field makes the final preparations to kickoff off the 250th commemoration of the founding of the United States.

The 2025 conference theme, inspired by AASLH’s Making History at 250: The Field Guide for Semiquincentennial, is an opportunity to broadly explore one of the guide’s themes, The American Experiment. For many in the American colonies in 1776, independence from Britain represented a “leap into the dark” into an unknown future

We are excited for you to join us in Cincinnati as we encourage discussion about our democracy and civic institutions and how they can help strengthen understanding, inspire action, and reveal ways that all of us can participate in and shape the ongoing American experiment.

For more information, please call 615-320-3203 or email info@aaslh.org.