Madame Tussauds San Francisco, San Francisco

#164 among attractions in San Francisco

Museum, Specialty museum, Entertainment

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Facts and practical information

Madame Tussauds San Francisco is a wax museum located in Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco in California. The attraction opened on June 26, 2014 and became the 17th Madame Tussauds museum to open worldwide. The attraction features wax figures of famous figures from movies, music, politics, popular culture and sport. It also celebrates “The Spirit of San Francisco” with wax figures of local artists, musicians and activists from the city's past. ()

Coordinates: 37°48'30"N, 122°24'54"W

Address

145 Jefferson St #600Northeast San Francisco (Fishermans Wharf)San Francisco 94133 United States

Contact

+1 866-223-4240

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Day trips

Madame Tussauds San Francisco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musee Mecanique, Aquarium of the Bay, Bimbo's 365 Club, Aquatic Park Historic District.

~520 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Musee Mecanique, San Francisco
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~1740 ftE
Waterfront museum with aquatic animals
Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco
9 min walk • Nestled on the bustling waterfront of San Francisco, the Aquarium of the Bay stands as a living tapestry of the city's vibrant marine life. Located at Pier 39, this aquatic wonderland is a portal to the rich ecosystems of the San Francisco Bay and its surrounding...
~1650 ftS
Nightlife, Dancing
Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco
8 min walk • Step into a time capsule of glitz and glamour at Bimbo's 365 Club, a quintessential San Francisco nightlife institution. Nestled in the heart of the city's North Beach neighborhood, this storied nightclub has been a beacon of entertainment since its inception in 1931.
0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Aquatic Park Historic District, San Francisco
13 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of San Francisco, the Aquatic Park Historic District stands as a testament to the city's rich maritime history and as a haven for both sports enthusiasts and leisure seekers. This waterfront complex, situated at the northern end of the...
~1470 ftE
Scenic pier with food and activities
Pier 39, San Francisco
8 min walk • Pier 39, a bustling shopping center and popular tourist attraction, stands out as a vibrant hub of activity in the heart of San Francisco. This waterfront complex, known for its picturesque views of the bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz, is much more than a...
0.5 miSW
Street
Lombard Street, San Francisco
13 min walk • Lombard Street in San Francisco, United States, is famous for its steep, one-block section with eight hairpin turns. Touted as "the crookedest street in the world," this iconic thoroughfare is located in the city's Russian Hill neighborhood.
0.5 miW
Exhibits on the oceangoing experience
Maritime Museum, San Francisco
12 min walk • Nestled along the scenic waterfront of San Francisco, the Maritime Museum stands as a beacon of the city's rich seafaring history. Housed in an art deco building that mirrors the waves of the ocean, the museum offers a deep dive into the maritime heritage of the West...
0.6 miSE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
North Beach, San Francisco
15 min walk • North Beach is a neighborhood in the northeast of San Francisco adjacent to Chinatown, the Financial District, and Russian Hill.
~680 ftNW
WWII submarine turned museum and memorial
USS Pampanito, San Francisco
4 min walk • USS Pampanito, a Balao-class submarine, was a United States Navy ship, the third one named for the pompano fish. She completed six war patrols from 1944 to 1945 and served as a United States Naval Reserve training ship from 1960 to 1971.
~0 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Game and entertainment center
The San Francisco Dungeon, San Francisco
1 min walk • The San Francisco Dungeon was a tourist attraction that recreated historical events using 360° sets, special effects, and live actors. Visitors walked through the Dungeon, and were guided through each show by professional actors. The attraction also contained a dark boat ride.
~1340 ftNW
Functioning WWII-era ship and museum
SS Jeremiah O'Brien, San Francisco
7 min walk • SS Jeremiah O'Brien is a Liberty ship built during World War II and named after the American Revolutionary War ship captain Jeremiah O'Brien.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Madame Tussauds San Francisco open?

Madame Tussauds San Francisco is open:

Monday 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday 10 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Madame Tussauds San Francisco?

Nearby attractions include The San Francisco Dungeon, San Francisco (1 min walk), Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco (2 min walk), Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum, San Francisco (2 min walk), Wax Museum at Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco (2 min walk).

How to get to Madame Tussauds San Francisco by public transport?

The nearest stations to Madame Tussauds San Francisco:

Bus

Jefferson Street & Taylor Street • Lines: L-Owl (1 min walk)
Beach Street & Taylor Street • Lines: 18, 2, 24, 27, 38, 38A, 4, 54, 58, 72, 74, 76, 8 (3 min walk)

Tram

Jefferson Street & Taylor Street • Lines: F (1 min walk)
Beach Street & Mason Street • Lines: F (2 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (5 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Columbus Avenue & North Point Street • Lines: 30 (6 min walk)

Metro

Embarcadero • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (37 min walk)

Light rail

Embarcadero • Lines: K, N, S, T (37 min walk)