San Francisco
San Francisco Historical Society

San Francisco Historical Society

Fun Things in San Francisco

4.2 39 Google reviews

+1 415 537 11 05608 Commercial St, San Francisco, California 94111 · Chinatown

San Francisco Historical SocietySan Francisco Historical Society, photo 2San Francisco Historical Society, photo 3

Where to find them

608 Commercial St, San Francisco, California 94111

Free newsletter

More of San Francisco in your inbox

Local news, new businesses and what's on from The SF Brief, once a week.

Get directionsOpen in Maps

About

Located at the epicenter of the city, the San Francisco Historical Society Museum marks a National and City Historic Landmark. Our museum was the site of the first U.S. branch mint in the West and is placed on the city's original shoreline! We offer fun exhibits, memberships to our events and publications, and access to fascinating city walking tours led by our historians!

Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10 AM to 4 PM
Friday
10 AM to 4 PM
Saturday
10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday
Closed

More Fun Things in San Francisco

Museum of San Francisco 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.
EscapeSF Gingerbread Cottage Escape Game Escape room center
Gingerbread cottage escape game - only one kids oriented escape room in SF.
Escape Room "Blind Tiger" Amusement center
602 Kearny St
Chinese Railroad Workers History Center Museum
653 Kearny St
Bank of California Museum Museum
Bank of California Building, 400 California St
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - San Francisco, CA Dinner theater
Murder, mystery, and laughs in San Francisco's Theater District! Join America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show at The Marker Hotel—a 1910 Beaux-Arts landmark steps from Union Square and iconic cable cars. Interrogate suspects, examine clues, and solve the crime—all while enjoying a fantastic multi-course dinner. Here's the twist: our actors aren't in costume. They're hidden in the audience, so anyone could be the killer—even the person sitting next to you. It's a one-of-a-kind social experience perfect for date nights, birthdays, corporate team building, and group celebrations. Tickets include the award-winning show, full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and prizes for top sleuths. Private events available.
California Migration Museum | Chinatown Walking Tour Museum
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.
WWII Pacific War Memorial Hall Museum
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
The SF Brief

© 2026 The SF Brief.

Get a concise look at what’s happening across San Francisco, from neighborhood changes to citywide decisions. Subscribe for local context that helps you follow the city without sorting through the noise.

© 2026 The SF Brief.