Suggestions for Museum near Civic Center, San Francisco

Tom C. • June 14, 2012You don't need a museum ticket to eat here and the canteen-style cafe is tasty and affordable. Just ask for a sticker at the desk. That said, check out the collection at least once, it's fantastic!

Alex D. • January 22, 2019Great insight into the neighborhood in a well-presented, engaging exhibit that could take you 15 minutes or 45 depending on your level of interest.

BET • January 31, 2013Celebrates African American experiences & history in San Francisco! See more great accomplishments by African Americans over the years: http://bet.us/BHM

Nicole A. • August 7, 2014Often incredible, daring contemporary exhibits. Always worth stopping by!

Kelly • January 18Small museum with three floors of exhibits that rotate. Definitely worth a visit!

Michael G. • October 21, 2016Have lunch in the deli restaurant if you can - the food is all homemade and absolutely delicious!

Shelly Z. • October 27, 2015Really knowledgeable people! It's awesome to see how books have evolved!

Karla • January 15, 2017Mostly indoor space with lots of toys and interactive "exhibits". Great for my 2.5 year.

Stephanie R. • June 1, 2015This is such a beautiful historic building. Check out the vaults!

The Ritz-Carlton • March 1, 2013The Haas-Lilienthal House in Pacific Heights is San Francisco’s only Victorian home open regularly as a museum. Built in 1886, it survived the earthquake of 1906 and may be rented for special events.

Sabina B. • October 25, 2014Impressive collection of sketches by a range of great artists, particularly by the Impressionists. Go upstairs and to the back to check out their room of Picassos

Erik C. • May 2, 2017Fun little place not much to it but it had an beer exhibit and let you draw your own beer label. It was entertaining. Great gift shop inside if your in the area should stop in

Saliem • August 4, 2013$4 (3 with museum admission) per rider. Good for two rides

Christine C. • June 9, 2012Admission is free the first Thursday of the month.

Monica M. • January 13, 2019Check out our YouTube video review! @TheSpotMarkers

Tim O. • August 21, 2013In the alley off Folsom.

Vicki T. • October 7, 2018Fun and interactive! The staff is friendly and it the visit wasn't overcrowded, even on a Saturday! The marshmallow pit kinda smelled though...

Tony B. • October 15, 2010Don't forget to visit the performing arts library: it's a treasure trove of plays, arts archives and design books!

Mirta K. • December 24, 2012One of the exhibitions...

Patrick W. • September 3, 2013Peek at the lovely pop-up exhibit of antique puppets from around the world embedded in a column