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The Global Museum Museum
A University museum and learning lab for the SFSU Museum Studies program, located at San Francisco State University. Serving the campus and community with exhibits open Tues/Weds/Thurs 12-4pm during Fall and Spring semesters (closed for campus recesses and summer, visits arranged by appointment). Always free and open to the public.
The Gregangelo Museum Art museum
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ONLY. NO DROP-INS The Gregangelo Museum is the private home of the acclaimed native San Francisco artist. It is an impassioned multi-faceted immersive experience created over a span of 40 years and continuing. Experiences ignite the senses, explore the imagination and arouse wonderment. Dare to adventure into this introspective journey in a place where fantasy becomes reality.
The Portal Cinema Movie theater
The Portal is a 45 seat cinema opening in Fall 2026.
The Walt Disney Family Museum Museum
Find animation, innovation, and inspiration in the remarkable life story of Walt Disney, the man who raised animation to an art, tirelessly pursued innovation, and created a distinctly American legacy that transformed the entertainment world. Located in the scenic Presidio of San Francisco, the museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that features contemporary, interactive galleries with state-of-the-art exhibits narrated in Walt’s own voice alongside early drawings, cartoons, films, music, a spectacular model of Disneyland, and more.
Three Gems by James Turrell Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
Tiny movie theater Movie theater
536 Waller St
Treasure Island Museum History museum
Exhibits on the history of Treasure and Yerba Buena Islands in the beautiful Art Moderne lobby of the historic Administration Building from the 1939-40 Golden Gate International Exposition. Statues from the fair always on view in front of the building. Open to the public weekdays from 9am - 5pm, and weekends from 12pm - 8pm. See website for details.
Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye Museum
How do you see the world? Find out at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye®. It is the world’s only free, public museum dedicated to the fascinating science of sight. Through high-tech exhibits and a renowned collection of ophthalmic artifacts, you’ll discover surprising facts about how your vision works and the field of medicine devoted to protecting it.
Tusher African Hall Natural history museum
California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr
Tutu School San Francisco - Bay Street Ballet school
Welcome to Tutu School San Francisco - Bay Street, where we specialize in nurturing young dancers from 6 months to 8 years old. Located in the heart of San Francisco, our boutique ballet school offers a unique opportunity for children to explore creativity, movement, and classical music. Our classes are designed to inspire and develop young imaginations while teaching the fundamentals of ballet. Join us to experience a supportive environment where your child can grow and twirl with confidence.
Tutu School West Portal Ballet school
Tutu School is a dance school that caters specifically to children 6 months to 8 years-old. Our mission is simple: We believe that exposing children at the earliest possible age to creativity, movement, and classical music will only serve them well in whatever they choose to do with their lives, that dancing like swans and Sugar Plum Fairies not only exercises little bodies but also nurtures big imaginations, and that twirling should be a fundamental part of any childhood.
USS Pampanito Museum and Memorial Museum
WW II Submarine Museum and Memorial. Visitors tour through the submarine with a self guided audio tour. School age children learn history and technology in daytime and overnight programs.
United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Museum Heritage museum
192 Museum Way
VR HERE NOW Video arcade
1011 Kearny St
Vogue Theatre Movie theater
Located at 3290 Sacramento Street in San Francisco’s Presidio Heights neighborhood, the Vogue Theater is one of San Francisco’s oldest operating cinemas. The Vogue opened in 1912 as the Elite Theater and was briefly known as the Rex before becoming the Vogue in 1939. In it’s over 100-year history the Vogue has thrived as a venue for foreign and independent film. In 1984-85 the Vogue held The Gods Must Be Crazy for an amazing 70-week run. In 2007 the San Francisco Neighborhood Theater Foundation purchased the theater and ensured its continued existence. In 2012 the SFNTF teamed up with CinemaSF, further brightening the future of the beloved theater. Playing New Releases, and Classic Films weekly, and home for a number of Film Festivals.
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
Western Neighborhoods Project Non-profit organization
Western Neighborhoods Project (WNP) is a 501(c) community history nonprofit that has preserved, interpreted, and shared the diverse history and culture of San Francisco's west side since 1999. WNP has also managed an archive of historical images through its OpenSFHistory Program since 2014. WNP maintains an archive and library, hosts exhibitions and lectures, leads walking tours, produces a weekly podcast, and so much more! Their headquarters in the Richmond District is open by appointment only.
YBCA Galleries and Forum Building Movie theater
701 Mission St
Yerba Buena Bowling Center Bowling alley
750 Folsom St
Yerba Buena Ice Arena Ice skating rink
The indoor center features year-round ice skating with public sessions, skating school, and youth/adult hockey. It also has a full-service pro shop with cool gear and authentic skate wear.
Yerba Buena Ice Arena Ice skating rink
Visit the website for public skating, hours, tickets, class registration, etc.
de Young Museum Art museum
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park.
indoor finder Amusement center
140 Geary St
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