The Walt Disney Family Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in San Francisco.

1. The Walt Disney Family Museum

8.6
104 Montgomery St (Presidio of San Francisco), San Francisco, CA
Museum · Presidio National Park · 122 tips and reviews

MarialexandraMarialexandra: A must for any and all Walt Disney fans! So much to see & read. Truly enjoyed it and will be back.

HISTORYHISTORY: Opened on October 1, 2009, the museum features the life and legacy of Walt Disney. The museum retrofitted and expanded three existing historic buildings on the Presidio’s Main Post.

Edi G.Edi Gz: You are NOW allow to take pictures inside the museum as of 2/15/2013. No flash!

Musée Mécanique is one of The 15 Best Museums in San Francisco.

2. Musée Mécanique

9.0
Pier 45, Shed A (at Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
Museum · Fishermans Wharf · 181 tips and reviews

Blake S.Blake Suhar: An absolute MUST SEE if you are in the Fisherman's Wharf. Such a fun place to spend an hour or two playing out the evolution of arcade games over time.

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST OLD SCHOOL ARCADEIf you get nightmares for a week from these low-priced games (most are a quarter), don't say we didn't warn you… Read more.

Todd K.Todd Kerpelman: Go to the Musee Mechanique and get your fortune told.

Museum of the African Diaspora is one of The 15 Best Museums in San Francisco.

3. Museum of the African Diaspora

8.7
685 Mission St (at 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Museum · SoMa · 12 tips and reviews

Kendal C.Kendal Cockrel: A smaller, cool museum in SOMA. Exhibits change often so there's always something new to look forward to every couple months. They offer discounted admission for students.

BETBET: Museum traces the history of the African slave trade & African people's liberation movements. Celebrate Black History by checking out amazing African-American contributions: http://bet.us/BHMonth

S P.S Pinfold: A very cool place:-)

The Walt Disney Museum Special Exhibition is one of The 15 Best Museums in San Francisco.

4. The Walt Disney Museum Special Exhibition

8.3
122 Riley Ave, San Francisco, CA
Museum · Presidio National Park · 1 tip

Boris B.Boris Bügling: “Mickey Mouse: From Walt to the World” is great, you can learn so much about the little mouse 🐭

Autodesk Gallery is one of The 15 Best Museums in San Francisco.

5. Autodesk Gallery

8.5
California
Museum · Financial District · 27 tips and reviews

Niketa M.Niketa Malhotra: One of the 'must-do' things to do in SF!!

Ja VJa V: Great place to learn about how technology and design are used to change the world and improve lives of people.

Govind K.Govind Kabra: From watches to jet engines to hollywood movies, @autodeskgallery inspires artsy + techy alike Bonus: @curatedsf for best gallery tour ever!

Randall Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in San Francisco.

6. Randall Museum

8.5
199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA
Museum · Corona Heights · 21 tips and reviews

AsiAsi: All new and reopened in 2018. The facilities for ceramics and woodworking look great and there are a lot of great activities to keep the kids entertained.

DoraDora: Randall is home to The Buddy Club, which hosts some of the best kids’ performers in town. Always under $10!Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.

The Astronomical Society of the PacificThe Astronomical Society of the Pacific: The San Francisco Amateur Astronomers hold their monthly lectures here - free and open to the public.

Children's Creativity Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in San Francisco.

7. Children's Creativity Museum

8.2
221 4th St (at Howard St), San Francisco, CA
Museum · SoMa · 34 tips and reviews

Children's Creativity MuseumChildren's Creativity Museum: Each week our Lil Z's Workshops center around different themes! Recent themes have included Friendship, Rainbows, Community and Animals. Read more.

Children's Creativity MuseumChildren's Creativity Museum: This Friday (4/22), Yerba Buena Gardens and Zeum are celebrating Earth Day in the Sundial Garden! Be sure to explore Zeum’s “Save the Bay” design challenge using recycled materials and objects :-)

Children's Creativity MuseumChildren's Creativity Museum: Mark your calendars for the Sifteo Cubes: Puzzle Workshops on July 27th and August 3rd! The Sifteo team is also here at Zeum everyday Wednesday (1pm-3pm)!

Contemporary Jewish Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in San Francisco.

8. Contemporary Jewish Museum

7.9
736 Mission St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Museum · SoMa · 59 tips and reviews

lydie t.lydie thomas: Do not miss their exhibitions, they are always excellent. My children got mesmerized by their exhibition on traditional Jewish Plates. Who could have guessed?

Robert M.Robert Mahowald: The Black Sabbath exhibit is NOT about the band....

Meredith H.Meredith Holmes: The Ezra Jack Keats exhibit is amazing!!!!

The Beat Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in San Francisco.

9. The Beat Museum

7.4
540 Broadway (btwn Columbus Ave & Kearny St), San Francisco, CA
Museum · North Beach · 27 tips and reviews

CarolynCarolyn: A museum dedicated to the Beat Generation, which grew right here in North Beach. A fantastic collection of Beat memorabilia that will take you back to this important time in literary history.

Jean T.Jean Telfer: Good introduction to an important time in american literature. Is a bit small or low key, kind of a museum on a budget but if you're a fan of the beats or just curious about them I think worth it.

Contemporary Jewish MuseumContemporary Jewish Museum: This place is full of treasures old and new, such as Allen’s typewriter, Jack’s jacket, and even the car used in the recent "On The Road" movie.

Boudin Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in San Francisco.

10. Boudin Museum

7.3
San Francisco, CA
Museum · Fishermans Wharf · 2 tips and reviews

Beth B.Beth B: Free admission if you are waiting for your table at the Bistro. Otherwise $3 which would not be worth it for a sourdough museum.

Kian L.Kian Lavi: Surprisingly informative. Who knew I was a French baguette.

African American Art & Culture Center is one of The 15 Best Museums in San Francisco.

11. African American Art & Culture Center

7.2
762 Fulton St (Webster), San Francisco, CA
Museum · Western Addition · 1 tip

BETBET: Celebrates African American experiences & history in San Francisco! See more great accomplishments by African Americans over the years: http://bet.us/BHM

Hamon Education Tower Observation Deck is one of The 15 Best Museums in San Francisco.

12. Hamon Education Tower Observation Deck

9.2
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr (at the de Young Museum), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · Golden Gate Park · 20 tips and reviews

Jess F.Jess Falkenthal: One of the best secret views of San Francisco from above.

ElizaEliza: Appears to be free admission for the tower (unlike the rest of the museum) if you walk with confidence to the elevators... Incredible, panoramic views of the city on clear days.

Evangeline B.Evangeline Brown: Fabulous view of SF. Read more.

Conservatory of Flowers is one of The 15 Best Museums in San Francisco.

13. Conservatory of Flowers

9.2
100 J F Kennedy Dr (at Conservatory Dr W), San Francisco, CA
Garden · Golden Gate Park · 78 tips and reviews

Irene M.Irene M: A beautiful paradise, well worth the price of admission. Wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

National Wildlife FederationNational Wildlife Federation: Located by Golden Gate Park, check out the Conservatory of Flowers for the Return of the Carnivorous Plants exhibit. Read more.

OmarOmar: Free on first Tuesday of the month!

The Interval at Long Now is one of The 15 Best Museums in San Francisco.

14. The Interval at Long Now

9.1
2 Marina Blvd, Fort Mason Building A, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · 94 tips and reviews

Frank R.Frank Rimalovski: Amazing cocktails in an incredibly cool setting. Perhaps my favorite bar on the planet!

Jake K.Jake Kaufman: Check out the Nixie tube clock in the bathroom that counts how long you've been in there.

Andy W.Andy White: Amazing catalyst for deep conversations.

Leroy King Carousel is one of The 15 Best Museums in San Francisco.

15. Leroy King Carousel

7.6
221 4th St (Howard St), San Francisco, CA
Attraction · SoMa · 14 tips and reviews

SaliemSaliem: $4 (3 with museum admission) per rider. Good for two rides

Rochelle M.Rochelle McCune: Between conference sessions at Moscone cross the street an indulge your inner child with a carousel ride!

Cathy W.Cathy Wise: go here at lunch and pretend you're 6 again