Museums
Rainy-Day PickAsian Art Museum
Under $25See galleries of art from across Asia, some of it 6,000 years old, inside the former main library at Civic Center.
MuseumsHistory BuffLocal Gem
San Francisco Historical Society
San Francisco Historical Society is a museum in San Francisco, CA, part of the San Francisco Bay Area guide. Cost: under $25.
· San Francisco, CA
Why you should go…
The San Francisco Historical Society keeps the city's story alive with exhibits, talks, and publications drawn from its archive of photographs and artifacts. Its downtown museum makes a quick, rewarding stop between the bigger landmarks. Check the calendar for lectures and neighborhood walks.
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- #san francisco
- #archive
- #downtown
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