San Francisco Advertising Museum

The Bob Mizer Museum and Photography Archives is a nonprofit museum and scholarly archive dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of photography that centers the male form, with a particular emphasis on mid-20th century homoerotic imagery, physique culture, and queer visual history. We promote and preserve of progressive and controversial photography and believes that the most disputed works of art are the most important to the progress of society.

The museum showcases the rich history of French Speaking immigrants and their influence on the San Franciscan and Californian community through a wide range of exhibits, educational programs, and events. We also host temporary modern art exhibit (paintings, pictures, ... ).

*July 2026 Update: museum temporarily closed, but public programs continue! Visit our website for more info!* Community history museum of the Tenderloin neighborhood. All are welcome! Visitors will find a permanent exhibit on the TL's history, a rotating gallery featuring resident artwork and/or archival deep dives, Thursday evening public programs, Saturday afternoon walking tours, + a small bookstore & gift shop. Since April 2025, TLM has produced "The Compton's Cafeteria Riot" play at 835 Larkin. A significant expansion is planned for 2027-2028.

1715 Octavia St

We are open! Please stop by our Polk Street location to take a peek at our unique Antique Vibrator Museum, open every day between the hours of 12:30-6:30pm. We're just over a block from the California Street cable car line! The story of our favorite household helper is stranger than fiction. See a century's worth of vibes-- admission is free to this San Francisco must-see! We look forward to seeing you soon!--Good Vibrations

1849 Washington St

1111 California St

The GLBT Historical Society collects, preserves, exhibits and makes accessible to the public materials and knowledge to support and promote understanding of LGBTQ history, culture and arts in all their diversity. Founded in 1985, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Historical Society is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of LGBTQ public history. Our operations are centered around two sites: our GLBT Historical Society Museum, located since 2011 in the heart of San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood; and our Dr. John P. De Cecco Archives and Research Center, open to researchers in the Mid-Market district.