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Beat Museum
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Museums & Galleries
540 Broadway
San Francisco,
California 94133
I've been a fan of the Beats since high school. I've read most of Jack Kerouac's books as well as...
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I've been a fan of the Beats since high school. I've read most of Jack Kerouac's books as well as some of the other Beats. He is my favorite all time author. When I was in San Francisco recently I had to go to North Beach and visit the Beat Museum.
I thought I knew a lot about the Beats, but I was amazed to learn so much more from looking at the exhibits. A very nice man who worked there spent some time with me explaining the history and he was happy to answer my questions. Most of the time you walk into a place and get ignored, but here I felt welcome.
They have a movie room in the back with theater chairs that were really comfy and I spent some time watching a documentary called The Source. I couldn't stay to watch the whole movie, but it was so good that I purchased the movie from their gift store. They have a great selection of dvds and I purchased one called Beat Angel that was recommended and had a money back guarantee. After I got home I watched it and it was very good.
The shop also has some other cool stuff besides books, like posters. Lots of 60's in the shop as well as some neat t-shirts.
They also have an interesting spiritual section, which I was surprised to see, but the Beats were very spiritual. Allen Ginsberg, Gary Snyder and Michael McClure were and are very much into Buddhism.
I was told that they are expanding the museum and shop into the upstairs. There is a regular schedule of events like a poetry showcase and the beat walking tours will be starting soon. I wish I could have gone on the walking tour. I'll save it for my next visit.
There is a $5 admission to the museum, but it is worth it and I want to support keeping alive the spirit and history of the Beats. This is a very different and unique museum. Don't miss it!
Pros: Easy to find location
Cons: Parking can be difficult in North Beach
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Cable Car Museum
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Museums & Galleries
1201 Mason St
San Francisco,
California 94108
(415) 474-1887
This is one of my favorite places in San Francisco. It's got everything I could ask for: San...
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This is one of my favorite places in San Francisco. It's got everything I could ask for: San Francisco history, authentic local color, and big loud machines. Best of all: it's free!
You get to see the actual machines that are moving the cables that run for miles beneath the streets of the city, pulling the cable cars.
Definitely bring your guests from out of town to give them an only-in-San-Francisco experience. To get the whole experience, you should really travel there by cable car. The California Street car is usually tourist- and crowd-free. Leave your car someplace far away, take Muni or Bart to the Embarcadero station, then get on the cable car at the foot of California Street (at California and Market). Get off at Mason St., walk three blocks north, and you're there!
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All I remember from my childhood of this place was a lot of green algae growing in tanks,...
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All I remember from my childhood of this place was a lot of green algae growing in tanks, everywhere!
I went recently and really enjoyed the Living Philippine Coral Reef exhibit.
"The Academy chose to feature a Philippine coral reef because the reef systems in the Philippines are among the most diverse in the world."
Very serene and eerie. Cool!
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Cartoon Art Museum
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Museums & Galleries
655 Mission St
San Francisco,
California 94105
Finally a museum children will not complain about. The Cartoon Art Museum is the coolest museum...
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Finally a museum children will not complain about. The Cartoon Art Museum is the coolest museum in San Francisco. The have every kind of cartoon imaginable and so many from your childhood. Brings back great memories!! This is a great place to purchase gifts for friends that have everythingwhy not buy that nostalgic cartoon?
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Cartoon Art Museum
Category:
Museums & Galleries
655 Mission St
San Francisco,
California 94105
(415) 227-8666
This Museum is not just for children, but more so than adults. I have heard alot abot this musuem,...
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This Museum is not just for children, but more so than adults. I have heard alot abot this musuem, but everything that I heard still did not do it justice. I was competely amazed. I did not want to leave until I went through the entire museum. l loved watching old commercials. And they had perfect seatings which really made you feel like a kid. Its very cheap and well worth spending a day there. It is a fascinating place
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I visited the Chinese Historical Society because I was in the area. When I went in there, it was...
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I visited the Chinese Historical Society because I was in the area. When I went in there, it was really empty. It was also kind of eerie. The place was dingy and dusty, and it seemed like nobody goes there much. The person behind the counter did not even notice that I had gone in. When I went inside, I saw a couple of exhibits, nothing too interesting. I was out of there in less than ten minutes.
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The Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park is absolutely beautiful. We come here every time...
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The Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park is absolutely beautiful. We come here every time we are in town. The flowers and plants are gorgeous. It makes the perfect backdrop for pictures or plan a romantic picnic here. It is amazing that such a tranquil place is in the middle of one of the busiest cities I the world.
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Both of these science centers use activities and creative exhibits to explain science to kids in a...
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Both of these science centers use activities and creative exhibits to explain science to kids in a fun way. I think the Exploratorium is the more successful - it tends to have more exhibits geared to teaching young children instead of just being fun for them to play with. It is larger, or at least seems that way, and in my dim childhood recollections has more demonstrations of the exhibits, where the Lawrence Hall of Science tends to rely on written information that kids are often not interested in perusing.
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I just got the best high-lite and cut of my life, despite my poor communication skills. She was...
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I just got the best high-lite and cut of my life, despite my poor communication skills. She was able to translate my sad description into a wonderful new look. Highly recommended. Great parking. Wine and Truffles- can't beat that! She said she gives free bang trims to her clients who schedule regularly- that my friends is a great deal for these days! Never had this great of an experience and at a reasonable cost.
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Hang Art
Category:
Art Galleries & Dealers
556 Sutter Street
San Francisco,
California 94102
(415) 434-4264
If you are hoping to start an art collection and/or add to one, but hate the atmosphere of most...
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If you are hoping to start an art collection and/or add to one, but hate the atmosphere of most galleries, check out Hang Art. They have fantastic, affordable art, and the gallery atmosphere is casual and friendly. Plus it's a huge space, so there are always lots of pieces from which to choose. It's a great gallery!
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