Bank of California Museum

The Museum of San Francisco, located in downtown San Francisco, is the site of the first mint in the West. The museum showcases San Francisco’s unique and colorful history through a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits. The museum is also available to rent for private events. The Museum of San Francisco is operated by the San Francisco Historical Society.

653 Kearny St

Temporary Closure Notice for Immersive Exhibition Preparation We hope this message finds you well. We want to inform you that our museum will be temporarily closed for a brief period as we prepare to bring you an exciting and immersive exhibition experience. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our museum soon

Showgirl Magic Museum is the brainchild of Cynthia Yee, president of the Clarion and director of Grant Avenue Follies; dancer, magician and impresario. ​ The museum pays tribute to the vibrant nightclub scene in San Francisco Chinatown during the 1940’s to 70’s and the people who made it happen. ​ Beautiful headdresses, costumes and other memorabilia from that enchanting era are displayed in the underground alcove of the Clarion, giving an extra layer of intrigue to tourists and residents alike.

The California Migration Museum is a museum without walls, creating immersive experiences that tell the stories of immigrants and refugees in California. our immersive neighborhood walks combine dramatic audio and Extended Reality scenes and invite you to step into the hidden histories of California. Explore free and self-guided tours in San Francisco and Downtown LA.

949 Clay St

Promoting and preserving the history, legacy and contributions of Chinese in America.

Dedicated to the poets, writers, artists, and musicians of the Beat Generation, part of the San Francisco Renaissance, the Beat Museum is an historical exhibition of the lives and work of these important artists. For the novice and the knowledgeable alike, the museum features photography, artworks, personal effects and other artifacts to tell the story of this extraordinary group of people, whose ideas changed America and the world through the 1950s and 1960s.