Museums in San Francisco, California

Located in Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of Sciences offers a museum experience unlike any other in the world. Where else can you find an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum all in the same building? When inside, guests can explore a 4-story rainforest, waddle with penguins, learn about space, engage with interactive exhibits, and so much more. Details

Home to more than 70 interactive exhibits, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium in San Francisco is sure to blow your mind. With 18 themed galleries, you’ll discover everything from shrunken heads to mind-bending illusions. Don’t miss the chance to experience Ripley's Marvelous Mirror Maze or Ripley's Impossible LaseRace during your visit, too, for even more odd fun! Details

Dedicated to preserving art for future generations, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is filled with renowned exhibits and works of art. Recognizing all forms of art including media, film, paint, architecture, and more, SFMOMA features works by renowned, Bay area, and upcoming artists. With a growing collection of more than 30,000 masterpieces, this is a must-see San Francisco museum. Details

Have you ever wanted to meet your favorite celebrities up close and personal? At Madame Tussauds, you can enjoy the next best thing — lifelike wax molds of popular celebrities. From Justin Bieber to Michael Jordan, all of the top celebrities are at Madame Tussauds in San Francisco. Come take pictures and pose with some of the world’s most famous celebrities. Details

Two attractions for the price of one! Meet the wax figures of your favorite celebrities at Madame Tussauds and then hear the stories of old San Francisco in the interactive San Francisco Dungeon. Both attractions provide visitors with a one-of-a-kind experience! From meeting San Francisco’s celebrities to hearing about the city’s infamous past, you don’t want to miss this much fun. Details

Discover more about the man behind the magic at the Walt Disney Family Museum. The 40,000 square-feet museum immerses visitors in the story behind Walt’s animation career, the origins of Disneyland, and the transformation of the entertainment industry through interactive exhibits, 200 video screens, and more. Take advantage of the daily screenings of Disney classics at the museum, too. Details