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Cartoon Art Museum
Type: Art Museums, Museums
10Best Says
First envisioned in 1984, this museum gained prominence following support from Charles M. Schulz, creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. The facility, now located in San Francisco's iconic and scenic... Read More
First envisioned in 1984, this museum gained prominence following support from Charles M. Schulz, creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. The facility, now located in San Francisco's iconic and scenic Fisherman's Wharf area, is just one block from Aquatic Park, the Maritime Museum, Ghirardelli Square, and the Hyde Street cable car turnaround. Offering nearly 7,000 original items, including comic books, comic strips, and computer animation, the Cartoon Art Museum is also the only museum of its kind west of the Mississippi. Several major exhibitions are held each year within its spacious 8,000 foot area, and a bookstore is available to visitors.
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Hours:
Due to COVID-19, please check with the attraction for the most recent updates to their opening hours. Admissions:
- Adult $7; Senior $5; Student $5; Child (6-12) $3; Child (5 and under) Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Tom Molanphy
San Francisco Local Expert
- Museums: "The Museum houses a research library containing hard-to-find graphic novels, reference and history books, instruction books, anthologies, and other publications."
- Family-Friendly Museums: "The Cartoon Art Museum may be closing its doors by the end of the 2015 summer season."
- Best for Museums Because: Like the Exploratorium, the Cartoon Art Museum is an excellent option for families.
- Best for Family-Friendly Museums Because: The Cartoon Art Museum is right next to Yeurba Buena Park, which offers outdoor activities for those kids who can only take so much of museums.
