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The Gregangelo Museum
97 reviews
#1 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
"Chris, our guide, provided a phenomenal tour of the
museum
, and he was incredibly talented and effective in his way of weaving our values and personalities into the art and then mirroring those things back to us."
"The idea that you can explore a home created by
artists
in residence which funds their talents while allowing their art to lead you through your own inner self is a perfectly San Franciscan experience."
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Legion of Honor
2,021 reviews
#5 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
"It is much more than a fine
museum
, it is a unique and beautiful replica of a French palace, in a spectacular setting in Lincoln Park, with incredible views of the city and Golden Gate Bridge."
"Once inside there are many more famous
Rodin sculptures
along with works by his ‘apprentice’ Soudbinine, along with works of art by Castello, Barbieri, El Greco, Milanese, Rubens, Gainsborough, Reynolds, Joseph Wr..."
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Asian Art Museum
1,526 reviews
#9 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
"There are some incredible collections donated by art enthusiasts, such as the Japanese bamboo baskets and sculpture collection, graciously donated to the
museum
by Mr. Lloyd L. Cotsen."
"We REALLY enjoyed the exhibition of "Tomb Treasures" from China's Han Dynasty which included taking a guided tour with a
docent
."
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
2,038 reviews
#10 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
"The
museum
is across the street from the small CA History
Museum
, across the street from Yerba Buena Gardens, down the street from Jewish Contemporary
Museum
, and from
Museum
of African Diaspora"
"We loved our trip to SFMOMA and glad we made the time to go - so much modern art
on display
, They have Sol Le Witt, Koons, Warhol, Sherman, Judd and many more amazing pieces."
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Fort Mason Center
137 reviews
#19 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
"Excellent - History,
Art Galleries
, Food & Coffee Venues, Beautiful Park Area"
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San Francisco Art Institute
56 reviews
#22 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
"If you want to see a Diego Rivera mural, this is his most accessible of his three San Francisco
murals
."
"It’s a hidden gem and an easy walk to the
famous Lombard Street
."
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International Art Museum of America
58 reviews
#26 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
"My friends and I love to travel and visit iconic
museums
in the world like Louvre, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Galleria degli Uffizi and this museum was recommended by my friends as a place one must see at le..."
"I do feel the universal through a few artworks outside the
treasure room
and so amazing, some of the animals(in the paints) were like having the eye contacts with me, so real."
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Cartoon Art Museum
87 reviews
#29 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
"If you enjoy cartoons, animation, comic books and
graphic novels
, historic cartooning as well as up-and-coming artists, or appreciate masters of pen-and-ink (or digital) work, this place is a MUST."
"Great little museum with loads of cartoon memorabilia and artwork through the years as well as a
library
/reading space."
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Museum of the African Diaspora
60 reviews
#33 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
"The MOAD is a smaller art
museum
with changing exhibits that takes on unexpected dimensions of African Diaspora art from ever-changing traditions like Carnival to a speculative Afrofuturist classroom installation..."
"It turned out to also be a family day, which was very nice because some of the activities and performances were geared toward (family
art
activity, kids' scavenger hunt, sidewalk chalk
art
, Prescott Circus) or at..."
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San Francisco Art Exchange
12 reviews
#37 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
"I saw the photographs of the rock stars from the 60's, including an upstairs pass to the orginal Abby Road photographs and more recent "pop" and political
icons
."
"A mini
museum
of fantastic photos!"
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The Color Factory
22 reviews
#45 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
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Museum of 3D Illusions
19 reviews
#51 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
"We traveled two hours for this
museum
and had just made it right on time."
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Neomodern Photography Gallery
2 reviews
#56 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
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Museo Italo Americano
5 reviews
#57 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
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500 Capp Street Foundation
2 reviews
#62 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
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Society of California Pioneers
3 reviews
#64 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
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San Francisco Camerawork
2 reviews
#66 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
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Art for Children at the de Young Museum
2 reviews
#83 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
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San Francisco Performing Arts Library & Museum
2 reviews
#85 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
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Pacific Heritage Museum of San Francisco
5 reviews
#87 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
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The Mexican Museum
2 reviews
#89 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
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Museum of Craft and Folk Art
7 reviews
#95 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
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Romer Young Gallery
#102 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
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Intersection for the Arts
#111 of 125 Museums in San Francisco
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What are the best places for art museums in San Francisco?
These places are best for art museums in San Francisco:
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Legion of Honor
Asian Art Museum
The Gregangelo Museum
Cartoon Art Museum
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Which places provide the best art museums in San Francisco for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly art museums in San Francisco:
The Gregangelo Museum
Fort Mason Center
The Color Factory
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Which places provide the best art museums in San Francisco for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking art museums in San Francisco:
The Gregangelo Museum
Legion of Honor
Asian Art Museum
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
San Francisco Art Institute
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Which places provide the best art museums in San Francisco for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking art museums in San Francisco:
Legion of Honor
Asian Art Museum
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
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Which places provide the best art museums in San Francisco for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly art museums in San Francisco:
Legion of Honor
Asian Art Museum
Fort Mason Center
San Francisco Art Institute
International Art Museum of America
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