Museums
Check out special exhibitions happening in San Francisco and get a sneak peek at some in our photo galleries and walk-throughs.
M.H. de Young Memorial Museum
A brief look at the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum, home to one of the finest collections of American paintings in the United States.
A brief look at the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum, home to one of the finest collections of American paintings in the United States.
M.H. de Young Memorial Museum
A brief look at the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum, home to one of the finest collections of American paintings in the United States.
A brief look at the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum, home to one of the finest collections of American paintings in the United States.
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art.
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art.
California Academy of Sciences
The California Academy of Sciences is set to relocate to Golden Gate Park in the fall of 2008.
The California Academy of Sciences is set to relocate to Golden Gate Park in the fall of 2008.
Contemporary Jewish Museum
The new Contemporary Jewish Museum is now based at the historic Jessie Street Power Substation.
The new Contemporary Jewish Museum is now based at the historic Jessie Street Power Substation.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art first opened in 1935 and has since been the city's source for contemporary and modern art.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art first opened in 1935 and has since been the city's source for contemporary and modern art.
Legion of Honor in San Francisco
It's full name is the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, but locally it's known as the Legion of Honor (not to be confused with the original in Paris, France).
It's full name is the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, but locally it's known as the Legion of Honor (not to be confused with the original in Paris, France).
Exploratorium
The Exploratorium in San Francisco is a wonderful kids-centric museum located in the Palace of Fine Arts.
The Exploratorium in San Francisco is a wonderful kids-centric museum located in the Palace of Fine Arts.
Calendar: San Francisco Museums
A look at the current exhibitions for 10 San Francisco museums.
A look at the current exhibitions for 10 San Francisco museums.
Aquarium of the Bay
Located at Pier 39, the Aquarium at the Bay explores the aquatic life of San Francisco Bay. Learn about the region’s distinctive ecosystems and what all “lies beneath the Bay.”
Located at Pier 39, the Aquarium at the Bay explores the aquatic life of San Francisco Bay. Learn about the region’s distinctive ecosystems and what all “lies beneath the Bay.”
Conservatory of Flowers
Also in Golden Gate Park, take the tour of this lovely, living museum, the oldest existing conservatory in the western hemisphere.
Also in Golden Gate Park, take the tour of this lovely, living museum, the oldest existing conservatory in the western hemisphere.
California Academy of Sciences
Discover the natural world at the California Academy of Sciences, the first scientific institution in the West (1853). Here you'll find African penguins, python snakes, little clown fish, and fascinating insect, plant and microscopic species. An awesome museum, the California Academy of Sciences is fun and wonder for the entire family.
Discover the natural world at the California Academy of Sciences, the first scientific institution in the West (1853). Here you'll find African penguins, python snakes, little clown fish, and fascinating insect, plant and microscopic species. An awesome museum, the California Academy of Sciences is fun and wonder for the entire family.
de Young Museum
Located in Golden Gate Park, the museum exhibits American art from the 17th-20th centuries, along with art of the native Americas, Africa, and the Pacific. Founded in 1895, the new structure made its debut just two years ago.
Located in Golden Gate Park, the museum exhibits American art from the 17th-20th centuries, along with art of the native Americas, Africa, and the Pacific. Founded in 1895, the new structure made its debut just two years ago.
Haas-Lilienthal House
Built in 1886, this Queen Anne-style museum home invites guests to experience life as it was during the 19th century, complete with period furnishings and distinctive architecture.
Built in 1886, this Queen Anne-style museum home invites guests to experience life as it was during the 19th century, complete with period furnishings and distinctive architecture.
The Legion of Honor
Located in Lincoln Park, the California Palace of the Legion of Honor is a beautiful museum displaying 4,000 years of ancient and European art.
Located in Lincoln Park, the California Palace of the Legion of Honor is a beautiful museum displaying 4,000 years of ancient and European art.
Musèe Mècanique
An overview of the impressive collection of mechanical amusements found at Musee Mecanique at Pier 45, Shed A, Fisherman's Wharf.
An overview of the impressive collection of mechanical amusements found at Musee Mecanique at Pier 45, Shed A, Fisherman's Wharf.