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Aquarium of the Bay

San Francisco, California

Children's, General, Natural History, Nature Centers, Science, Specialized

Aquarium of the Bay is San Francisco Bay’s Aquarium. We are passionate about providing fun and unforgettable encounters with our natural world in ways that ignite both wonder and conservation. We do this from our 50,000 square foot building at the heart of San Francisco's history and culture. We are nestled in the shadow of Coit Tower and Telegraph Hill on Fisherman’s Wharf at PIER 39, along the City’s “Walkable Waterfront.”

International Museums of Women

San Francisco, California

Specialized

International Museums of Women 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.

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!

San Francisco African American Historical and Cultural Society

San Francisco, California

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 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.

Telephone Pioneer Communications Museum of San Francisco

San Francisco, California

Specialized

Telephone Pioneer Communications Museum of San Francisco 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.

Exploratorium

San Francisco, California

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Children's, Culture, History, Natural History, Science, Specialized, University

We're now open in a spectacular new location at Pier 15 on the Embarcadero at Green St. in San Francisco. There are 150 new exhibits for a total of 600, indoors and out, including many beloved classics; a Bay Observatory; a bigger focus on tinkering and social science; and more. Come explore!

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.

Musee Mechanique

San Francisco, California

Specialized

140 coin operated musical instruments

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.