The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. But we are more than just an art museum—we are your ticket to Asia. Here, you can travel through 6,000 years of history, trek across seven major regions, and sample the cultures of numerous countries.

From the first run in 1873 to the present, learn about the inventor, technologies, builders, rapid expansion, near loss and the ongoing efforts to save and rebuild the cable cars of San Francisco. The museum houses a collection of historic cable cars, photographs, and mechanical displays.

It is a multifaceted scientific institution committed to leading edge research, to educational outreach, and to finding new and innovative ways to engage and inspire the public. It first moved to the Golden Gate Park in 1916, visit the planetarium, research entomology or go to see their 2.5 acre living roof which will absorb 2M gallons of rainfall per year.

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco have rendered over a century of public service in the arts, and it is their mission to extend and enhance that service well into this century. They are one of the largest art museums in the United States.

The Conservatory of Flowers has captivated guests for more than a century. This gem of Victorian architecture has a long and storied history, and is the oldest wood and glass conservatory in North America. As a city, state, and national historic landmark, the Conservatory remains one of the most beloved attractions in Golden Gate Park.

It is the fourth-most visited art museum in North America, and the 16th-most visted in the world. The landscape design integrates historic elements including sphinx sculptures, the Pool of Enchantment, and original palm trees as well as sandstone, redwood, ferns and other plants and materials relevant to the site.

The Exploratorium is a museum of science, art, and human perception. Explore making your own telescope, studying astronomy and space to imagining life on mars. This experience will open up many questions and answers on a variety of topics.

For those of you who grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, it is a chance to remember Playland at the Beach, Sutro Baths and the Cliff House. There is our own "Laffing Sal", "Susie the Can-Can Dancer" and the fascinating "Carnival." The have one of the world's largest privately owned collections of mechanically operated musical instruments and antique arcade machines.

Participate in park ranger-led interpretive programs such as "Small Craft on Hyde Street Pier," "Bird Watching for Children and Beginners," "Historic Waterfront Walking Tour," and a tour below decks of the Eureka ferryboat. Observe and join in on sail demonstrations aboard the Balclutha, including setting the staysail.

A monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in order to exhibit works of art presented there. One of only a few surviving structures from the Exposition, it is the only one still situated on its original site. It was rebuilt in 1965, and renovation of the lagoon, walkways, and a seismic retrofit were completed in early 2009.

Founded in 1935, SFMOMA was the first museum on the West Coast devoted to modern and contemporary art. From the outset, the museum has championed the most innovative and challenging art of its time, and we continue to exhibit and collect work by both modern masters and younger, less-established artists.

Thomas Fong opened the Wax Museum in 1963, from a renovated chicken feed warehouse which was across the street from a handful of shops and restaurants which then comprised Fisherman's Wharf.

Walt Disney was one of the most influential figures of the 20th century and his worldwide popularity lives on.Participate in discussions and lectures with scholars, experience the magic of music and various art forms that influenced Walt Disney or join a class.

San Francisco's Children's Museum is a hands-on, multimedia arts and technology experience for kids. We envision a world where the 3Cs of 21st-century literacy - Creativity, Collaboration and Communication - inspire new ideas and innovative solutions.

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor children's museum at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, serving over 300,000 visitors per year on its 7.5 acre Sausalito campus. The Museum is the only children’s museum in the U.S. to be located in a national park.

The Bay Model is a three-dimensional hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and Delta areas capable of simulating tides and currents. The Model is over 1.5 acres in size and represents an area from the Pacific Ocean to Sacramento and Stockton.

Founded as an observatory in 1883, today Chabot offers visitors the very latest in hands-on, interactive exhibits, displays, and Planetarium and large-screen shows that explore the mysteries of the universe and of life here on earth.

The Museum was founded by parents and educator in 1992. It offers interactive exhibits, hands-on art programs, educational classes, multicultural events and performances, a Child Safety Campaign, a year-round early literacy component, and toy lending library.

The Hearst Museum houses the oldest and largest anthropological collection in the Western U.S., preserving and interpreting a global record of material culture as represented by more than 3.8 million cataloged objects.

Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS) is a renowned resource center for preschool through high school science and mathematics education, and a public science center with exciting hands-on experiences for learners of all ages.

The historic legacy of the Alameda Naval Air Station is preserved at the Alameda Naval Air Museum. Their museum features archival materials, photographs and stories of the war workers of World War II up to the eventual closing of the base in 1997.