San Francisco Museums

Updated November 15, 2024

Explore some of our fascinating and varied museums in San Francisco!

Art Museums

Huge collection of diverse art. Paintings and sculptures from the U.S., Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia.

Marvelous collection of mostly European art. Picasso, Rodin, Singer Sargent, Monet, and more.

Beautiful building and city views, plus a wide collection of modern art. Warhol, Rothko, Calder, Pollock, Matisse, Gaugin, Cezanne and more.

Primo science museum including a rainforest dome, a planetarium, an aquarium and a 'living" roof.

Play with science like a kid. Tons of interactive exhibits to illustrate scientific principles.

Big collection of old-time, mechanical games at Fisherman's Wharf. Play for a quarter. Some vintage arcade games, too.

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Admire some great views from a hidden park, Ina Coolbrith Park, on Russian Hill.

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Climb Telegraph Hill on the Filbert Steps. Hidden gardens and pretty views!

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