Museums and galleries in San Francisco

San Francisco’s cultural landscape ranges from world-class institutions like SFMOMA and the De Young Museum to specialized sites like the Walt Disney Family Museum and the Asian Art Museum. Science enthusiasts can explore the California Academy of Sciences’ natural history exhibits or the interactive Exploratorium. Unique historical collections include the Cable Car Museum’s working machinery, the GLBT History Museum, and the antique penny arcade games at Musée Mécanique. Located across Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, and Fisherman’s Wharf, these institutions cover fine arts, maritime history, and contemporary cultural narratives.