Museums in San Francisco

San Francisco not only offers amusement but also culture. These are some of the most important museums and art galleries that you will find in the city:

The most important museums in San Francisco

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
With the works of artists such as Matisse, Picasso and Dali on display, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has become the cultural star of the city.
Legion of Honor
Located in Lincoln Park, this beautiful building is a replica of a museum by the same name in Paris, and it has works of Rodin, Rembrandt, Monet as well as many other famous artists.
Asian Art Museum
The Asian Art Museum is in our opinion one of the finest museums in San Francisco. Through its works it explains the culture and religion in different countries of the Asian continent.
de Young Museum
The de Young Museum has a large exhibition of American Art between the 17th and 20th centuries. Of equal importance is its collection of African and Pacific art.

Museums for children and families

California Academy of Sciences
The California Academy of Sciences houses a museum of natural history (with live and stuffed animals), a planetarium, a fascinating aquarium and a tropical ecosystem.
Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is a Science Museum in which you can complete hundreds of interactive activities to learn and enjoy as a family.

More fascinating and unusual museums

San Francisco Cable Car Museum
Instructive, fascinating and free, the Cable Car Museum is the right place to find out how the Cable Car works and to see the inward workings of its machinery.
Musée Mécanique
The Musée Mécanique is a dream come true for a collector of recreational machines and various inventions from the start of the 20th century.

Less recommended museums

Contemporary Jewish Museum
With an exterior architecture that stands out, this museum mainly hosts temporary exhibitions of contemporary art.
Cartoon Art Museum
With more than 6,000 original works, this museum dedicated to the comics has a unique style.
The Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf
Located in Fisherman's Wharf, the Wax Museum of San Francisco houses almost 300 wax figures in diverse settings.