Location: Fisherman’s Wharf
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Things to do in San Francisco, California (CA): The Best Museums
Every neighborhood in San Francisco has its own personality, from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques. Wave hello to the sea lions at Pier 39, and sample local cheese and charcuterie at the Ferry Building. Sit in on a yoga session in Dolores Park or marvel at the Dutch Windmill across from Ocean Beach.
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1. Franklin Bowles Gallery
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We went to this impressive art gallery in the Fisherman Wharf area There is a wide variety of styles and artists. Staff is informative.
2. Dennis Rae Fine Art
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We went to the Dennis Rae Fine Art Gallery. They exhibit works from several artists, including Dr. Seuss and Salvador Dali. Its a very good art gallery to visit.
3. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
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4.5 based on 682 reviews
Visitors can take a workshop on boatbuilding, board a vessel docked at the Hyde Street Pier or tour the fine collections of maritime lore.
Reviewed By PepperNewJersey - California, United States
We just visited the Visitor Center which provided us great exhibits an hands-on activities bout the Gold Rush, shipwrecks and sea communications. Great artifacts and interesting history!
4. SS Jeremiah O'Brien
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4.5 based on 444 reviews
Historic World War II ship docked at Pier 45. One of two remaining Liberty Class of ships, the Jeremiah made 11 trips from London to Normandy for the D day invasion to supply the war effort and carry troops.
Reviewed By RHS1946 - Monroe, United States
On a recent trip to San Francisco with family, we visited the SS Jeremiah O'Brien, a restored and functional WWII Liberty ship. My interest was the fact that it had seen duty on Omaha Beach on D-Day and my father had been there on a US Navy LST landing troops and equipment. It had seen duty in the South Pacific too and had even delivered "war brides" to the USA after the war was over. Hard working people managed to save this Liberty Ship, the only one of it's class still a working vessel. It was sailed to Normandy for the 50th Remembrance of D-Day. Walking up the rope had rail of the steps to the ship would not be easy for anyone who is walking challenged. Almost the entire ship can be explored - from the gun placements above deck to the engine room way below deck. We saw the Captain's quarters and where the ordinary seamen slept, the galley, the infirmary, the map room and many other places. It was fascinating. There is a museum aboard complete with a very large diorama of the sea, the entire beach head and the land where the invasion took place. A small gift shop had several interesting items including books, some posters, patches, hats. This was on New Year's Eve and as we left the staff was setting up for a large event. What a setting to watch the fireworks to be set off at midnight while the band played!
5. USS Pampanito
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4.5 based on 763 reviews
World War II submarine docked at Pier 45.
Reviewed By GilB867 - Memphis, United States
The USS Pampanito, built in 1943 is now a National Historic Landmark and actually part of the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association located not at the Maritime National Park but at Fisherman's Wharf or pier. This sub completed six war time patrols between 1944 and 1945. If you are the least bit of a history, navy, or ship enthusiasts this is a must see while in San Francisco, and it is conveniently located in the Fisherman's Wharf area on the bay. Ticket prices are a little steep but well worth the first hand look you will get inside an actually WWII submarine. You can tour the entire ship, stand in every compartment, at your own pace using a audio cassette.
6. Musee Mecanique
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4.5 based on 2,871 reviews
This superb collection of mechanical games and toys will entice people of all ages.
Reviewed By JameAndDare - Woodstock, Canada
After having happy hour drinks at the restaurant across the street from this museum, we wandered in and ended up spending over an hour in here! Its free to get in and open until 8pm on weekends, although I'm pretty sure we were here til about 8:30. This place is amazing with a wide range of old arcade games from cheesy old games that show some sort of scenario, to strength games, ski ball, common video games, love tests and our favorite; The Gypsy Queen fortunteller! Bring AT LEAST a roll of quarters, if not more. They go quickly and it was so much fun. We felt like little kids again!
7. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park's Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
I made a return visit to the very good museum on San Francisco Maritime History. There are exhibits and movies to see. Admission charge is free. The museum also covered other things like California national parks, the gold rush, and also family history.
8. ZK Gallery
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By olie293 - Buderim, Australia
If we had more room in our house we would have purchased some of the art work in the gallery. The art work was brilliant modern art of a very high quality and I would recommend a visit after you have done your harbour cruise. For obvious reasons no photos were allowed.
9. Truhlsen - Marmor Museum of the Eye
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Opening in 2020. How do you see the world? Find out at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye™, the world’s only free, public museum dedicated to the fascinating science of sight. Look through the pupil of an enormous eye, explore interactive displays and try on a virtual reality headset to see how new technology can impact medicine. Through high-tech exhibits and a renowned collection of ophthalmic artifacts, you’ll discover surprising facts about how your vision works and the field of medicine devoted to protecting it. aao.org/museum
10. Chloe Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
