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| Best Museums in San Francisco for Kids and Teens
A family trip to this Northern California metropolis means fun attractions, yummy eats and cool parks, but one mustn’t ignore San Francisco's array of museum and art galleries which are among the most significant in the country.
The Wax Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf has been entertaining San Francisco’s guests for more than 40 years. Truly one of the most expansive museums of its kind in the world, this 4-floor wonder offers up everything from King Tut’s Tomb to the greatest faces in comedy and everything in between.
The Exploratorium, dubbed the Museum of Science, Art, and Human Perception, is located adjacent to the Palace of Fine Arts near the Golden Gate Bridge. All ages will enjoy this unique attraction, with literally hundreds of hands-on exhibits and lots of buttons to push...
Bay Area Discovery Museum, with a mission to “educate children through exploration of and connection with the local environment and the diverse communities that live here,” is a definite favorite with kids.
Habitot Children’s Museum is located in Berkeley, California, just a few blocks from the campus of UC Berkeley. Designed especially for children ages 0 to 6, this unique museum has, in the past decade, become one of the most...
The Coyote Point Museum‘s goal is to educate people, especially children, to take care of nature. Located on one of the most beautiful areas of San Mateo, the Museum achieves it‘s goal by housing four distinct and interconnecting areas that are directly...
Opened in 1879, the wood and glass greenhouse is the oldest existing conservatory in the Western Hemisphere and has attracted millions of visitors to Golden Gate Park since it first opened its doors.
A symbol of San Francisco, the cable car was invented by Andrew Smith Hallidie in 1873. Their history is a fascinating fusion of technology, politics, and passion. They were the awe of the town for about 30 years and were almost destroyed by the 1906 earthquake.
The Palace of Fine Arts, built for the 1915 Pan Pacific Exposition, is located in the city’s Marina District, once part of the Presidio but now integrated into the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
The Randall Museum offers a unique haven where children and adults can explore the creative aspects of art and science and make discoveries about nature and the environment by direct participation in classes, workshops...
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. Its holdings include nearly 15,000 treasures spanning 6,000 years of history...
A three-floor art-deco style complex housing the Buriel Clay Theater, the Sergeant Johnson Gallery, several workshops and classrooms, and visual arts studios.
Intel Corp. has been a leader in technology exploration and innovation. The self-guided tour at Intel Museum showcases Intel’s history and operations through unique exhibits and presentations designed to let you explore Intel® technology first hand.
The Legion of Honor was built in 1924 to honor the 3,600 California soldiers who gave their lives during World War I. A smaller-size replica of the 18th-century Palais de la Légion d’Honneur in Paris, it is considered one of the most beautiful museums in San Francisco.
The Cartoon Art Museum is the only museum in the United States dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of cartoon art in all its forms. This unique institution houses approximately 6,000 original pieces in its permanent collection; a complete volume...
The Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco offers a variety of educational and cultural programs. These programs range from lectures, workshops, and classes to art exhibitions, dance and musical performances, and cultural exchanges...
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