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Cable Car Museum |
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1201 Mason St, San Francisco 94108 • 415-474-1887
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Distance:
~961 ft * |
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CHINATOWN. This museum has been called "one of the top 10 free attractions in the world" by travel guru Arthur Frommer. Watch the machinery that makes San Francisco's most famous form of transportation possible. Also go upstairs for photographs, memorabilia, and other displays related to the history of cable cars. Located at the intersection of Mason and Washington Streets. |
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San Francisco Museum of Craft+Design |
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550 Sutter St, San Francisco 94102 • 415-773-0303
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Distance:
~1182 ft * |
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UNION SQUARE. Fronted by a charming courtyard, this museum occupies the elegant building that once housed Elizabeth Arden's Red Door Salon. Today, beautiful objects rather than bodies are the focus, showcasing both the creative process and the products of design. Past exhibits have been dedicated to industrial design, textile design, furniture, toys created by well-known artists, and the accumulated works of specific designers. The museum shop allows you to take home a wealth of sensual goods in a variety of media. Free docent tours can be arranged. |
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Cartoon Art Museum |
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655 Mission St Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco 94103 • 415-227-8666
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Distance:
~0.63 mi * |
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SOMA. First envisioned in 1984, this museum gained prominence following support from Charles M. Schulz, creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. In 1987, the museum established a home in Yerba Buena Gardens, the city's art center. The facility now offers nearly 6,000 original items, including comic books, comic strips, and computer animation. It's also the only museum of its kind west of the Mississippi. Several major exhibitions are held each year, and a bookstore is available to visitors. |
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art |
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151 3rd St Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco 94103 • 415-357-4000
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Distance:
~0.68 mi * |
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SOMA. This exciting museum offers five floors of gallery space that house more than 15,000 pieces of artwork, some of which are part of the permanent collection. A free, 45-minute tour is recommended to help visitors get their bearings. Exhibits change often, ensuring something new and challenging throughout the year. A great collection of modern and contemporary art. |
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Coit Tower |
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1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco 94133 • 415-362-0808
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Distance:
~0.78 mi * |
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NORTH BEACH. Often considered a tribute to San Francisco's volunteer firefighters, this 210-foot-tall tower has been a prominent feature in the city's skyline since its dedication in 1933. Endowed by the will of Lillie Hitchcock Coit, the tower was chosen as the manifestation of Coit's wish for a project to beautify the city. The Art Deco tower affords breathtaking 360° views of the city and the Bay, and while the vista from the top is ideal, the one from the parking lot is almost as grand. The tower's interior features fantastic murals commissioned by a public-arts predecessor to the WPA. Since parking in the area is scarce, it's best to walk up Telegraph Hill on your own. |
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User Rating: 10
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Asian Art Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - Museums) |
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200 Larkin St, San Francisco 94102 • 415-581-3500
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Distance:
~0.94 mi * |
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CIVIC CENTER. The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. Its holdings began with the generous donations of collector Avery Brundage, and now, the facility houses nearly 15,000 treasures that span 6000 years of history. More than 2500 extraordinary works are displayed at any one time. Together they constitute a comprehensive introduction to Asia's major cultures, including those of India, Tibet, China, Japan and Korea. The museum is located in the city's former Main Library. |
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User Rating: 10
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Alcatraz |
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Bay St and The Embarcadero Pier 33, San Francisco • 415-981-7625 • 415-561-4900
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Distance:
~1.03 mi * |
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EMBARCADERO. During Alcatraz's 34 years as a prison, most of its inmates were simply high-risk escapees and troublemakers. Still, the prison plays strongly in national memory thanks to infamous residents like Al "Scarface" Capone and Robert "Birdman" Stroud. An average stay on "The Rock" lasted five years, and although liberties were abbreviated, prisoners were afforded magnificent views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Tours of the island focus largely on the desolate prison itself, including cell blocks, the cafeteria and the prison yard. Spring for the audio version of the tour, and get tickets in advance if at all possible. Booking windows and departure docks can be found at Pier 33. |
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User Rating: 8.25
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park |
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Jefferson St at Hyde St Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco 94123 • 415-561-7100
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Distance:
~1.21 mi * |
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF. [NOTE: THE MUSEUM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS, BUT OTHER ATTRACTIONS REMAIN OPEN.] Maritime National Historical Park is a treasure trove of things nautical. Authentic, turn-of-the-century ships are accessible via guided and self-guided tours, and the museum offers exhibits of boating tools, figureheads scrimshaw, whaling guns, photographs, videos, and oral history re-creations. History, music, and craft programs for all ages are also available. In addition, the Aquatic Park/Victorian Park area features a nice lawn, a bocce ball court, and an urban beach. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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Museum of Craft and Folk Art |
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51 Yerba Buena Ln Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco 94103 • 415-227-4888
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Distance:
~1.48 mi * |
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SOMA. Seeking to elucidate the relationships between experience and craft and between culture and folk art, this fascinating museum explores relevant connections in a variety of exhibits. Traditional and contemporary items are displayed, representing domestic and international populations. Past exhibits have focused on African-American quilts, Scandinavian modernists as inspiration for contemporary California design, puppets from around the world, woven silks of Laos, water spirits in folk art and legend, and items created by detainees in America's Japanese internment camps. Admission is free to everyone on the first Tuesday of each month. |
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Mexican Museum |
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Laguna St and Marina St Fort Mason Center, Bldg D, San Francisco 94123 • 415-202-9700
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Distance:
~1.48 mi * |
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MARINA DISTRICT. [NOTE: GALLERIES AT THE FORT MASON CENTER ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING. CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR A LIST OF INTERIM PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY.] You'll discover a small but pleasing display of Mexican cultural items at this museum. Pieces represent Mexico's entire history, from pre-conquest to the contemporary era. The permanent collection also adds art of the Americas to the variety of Mexican art. The excellent gift shop promises terrific gifts and mementos, and the museum sponsors a tour of murals around San Francisco. |
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