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Constructed in memory of California soldiers who died during World War I, the California Palace of the Legion of Honor boasts a collection of art spanning 4,000 years. It also holds one of the largest collections of prints and drawings in the United States and boasts Rodin's Thinker statue.
Address: 34th Avenue & Clement Street San Francisco CA USA 94121
 Send an Email (7)  1 415 863-3330
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The Asian Art Museum is largest museum in the western world devoted to Asian art. Inside are roughly 15,000 items, some dating back as far as 6,000 years ago. Some of the exhibits change throughout the year, including art works, quilts, masks and jewelry for countries like India, China, Japan, Iran, Afghanistan and Malaysia.
Address: 200 Larkin Street San Francisco CA USA 94118
Send an Email (3) 1 415 379-8801
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Housing modern exhibitions year-round, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art also has extensive permanent collections. The unique building where the museum is located was created by Swiss architect Mario Botta. The hours are Monday through Sunday from 11am to 5:45pm except Wednesdays when it is closed. Thursday evenings are open later, until 8:45pm.
Address: 151 Third Street San Francisco CA USA 94103
1 415 357-4000
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San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum has grown from a traveling collection of arts in 1984 to the 90 exhibits containing 6,000 items.
Address: 655 Mission Street San Francisco CA USA 94103
1 415 227-8666
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A museum of science, art,and human perception, the Exploratorium encourages people of all ages to explore and educate themselves through interactive displays. Exhibits range from cooking to space to weather to sports.
Address: 3601 Lyon St. San Francisco CA USA 94123
1 415 561-0360
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Ripley's Believe It or Not features two floors of galleries, exhibits, interactive displays and illusions. Also inside in the Odditorium, which contains unusual finds from around the world.
Address: 175 Jefferson Street San Francisco CA USA 94133
Send an Email (7) 1 415 771-6188
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A highlight of any visit to Fisherman's Wharf, the Wax Museum features wax sculptures of celebrities, U.S. presidents, world leaders, and is particularly known for its chamber of horrors.
Address: 145 Jefferson St. San Francisco CA USA 94133
Send an Email (6) 1 415 885-4834
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Established in 1974, this museum is dedicated to preserving the history of San Francisco's unique cable cars. On display are various devices, historic photographs and three antique cable cars from the 1870s. An on-site store offers memorabilia, books, clothing, cards and cable car bells.
Address: 1201 Mason St. San Francisco CA USA 94108
1 415 474-1887
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San Francisco Craft and Folk Art Museum contains an extensive collection of folk art from around the world. Visitors can see the evolution of art throughout the ages by seeing the rotating exhibitions offered here.
Address: 4th St & Mission St San Francisco CA USA 94123
Send an Email (2) 1 415 775-0990
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This museum was founded in 1895 and houses American sculpture and decorative art, African art, American paintings, Oceanic art, textiles and much more. It is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:30am to 5:15 pm, Fridays until 8:45pm.
Address: 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco CA USA 94118
1 415 750-3600
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