Top Museums in San Francisco

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art rating icon 8.6

151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 564 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 250 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 3584 of 28460
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Mary November 5, 2024

If you want to avoid long lines, try to visit after 3 PM on weekdays. I went around that time and it was much less hectic, giving me more time to enjoy each piece!

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Exploratorium rating icon 7.7

Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 952 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 437 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 6303 of 28460
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Ronald October 19, 2024

If you're visiting with kids, here's a tip: there are family packs available at a discount that can save you some cash. We got one and it made a big difference!

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De Young Museum rating icon 6.5

50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 1422 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 654 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 9794 of 28460
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Paul November 2, 2024

I think you should definitely spend some time on the roof terrace. The city views are just stunning, and it’s a lovely spot to take a break and snap some pics!

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Musée Mécanique rating icon 6.5

Musée Mécanique, Pier 45, Fishermans Wharf, Port of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, 94133, United States copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 1426 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 648 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 9748 of 28460
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Cable Car Museum rating icon 5.8

1201 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 1739 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 796 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 12037 of 28460
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Brandon November 19, 2024

My advice is to allocate at least an hour for your visit. It's a small museum, but there's a lot of interesting history and cool displays. You'll want to take your time looking around.

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California Academy of Sciences rating icon 4.7

55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 2137 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 1008 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 15210 of 28460
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Patrick October 12, 2024

I recommend buying your tickets online to save time standing in line. I did this and breezed right through. It's such a relief not to waste time waiting!

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Legion of Honor Museum rating icon 4.4

100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 2259 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 1091 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 16059 of 28460
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Mark October 24, 2024

I recommend getting there right when it opens at 9:30 AM to avoid the crowds. The morning light is also great for photos outside the museum.

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Elizabeth October 17, 2024

Check for free admission days or discounts online before you go. I saved a few bucks by planning my visit for a Sunday!

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Asian Art Museum rating icon 3.9

200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 2490 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 1179 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 17428 of 28460
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Submarine Pampanito rating icon 3.3

45 Pier, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 2725 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 1276 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 19164 of 28460
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Tyler November 14, 2024

I recommend checking out the nearby Fisherman's Wharf after your visit; it’s a great way to continue the day! Just grab some clam chowder; it's delish!