Museums in San Francisco, California

Explore four incredible worlds under one roof! Visit San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences—home to an aquarium, rainforest, planetarium, and natural history museum. Encounter 60,000+ animals, towering dinosaurs, and ocean wonders powered by cutting-edge science. Details

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is brimming with renowned exhibits and iconic works of art—from Frida Kahlo and Robert Rauschenberg to Andy Warhol and Paul Klee. With a growing collection of over 33,000 modern and contemporary artworks housed within an architecturally stunning space, this is a must-visit SF art museum. Details

Explore Ripley's Believe It or Not San Francisco. Home to more than 70 interactive exhibits, this Bay Area museum is sure to blow your mind. With 18 themed galleries, you will find oddities from shrunken heads to mind-bending illusions. Find your way through the labyrinth of Ripley's Marvelous Mirror Maze after you visit the museum for even more odd fun! Details

Visit the Museum of 3D Illusions in San Francisco and step into a world where art and imagination collide. Explore over 40 interactive exhibits, capturing mind-bending photos of yourself in iconic scenes. Then, head to Smash It! to break plates and release stress in a fun, creative way. Perfect for all ages, it’s a vibrant playground for lasting memories. Details