Randall Museum, San Francisco

Name: Randall Museum
Address: 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, 94114-1499, United States
Telephone: +1 415-554-9600

#136 among attractions in San Francisco

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Facts and practical information

The Randall Museum is a museum in central San Francisco, California, owned and operated by the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department with the support of the Randall Friends. The museum focuses on science, nature and the arts. On exhibit are live native and domestic animals and interactive displays about nature. Other facilities include a theater, a wood shop, and art and ceramics studios. ()

Established: 1937 (87 years ago)Visitors per year: 80 thous.Coordinates: 37°45'52"N, 122°26'17"W

Address

199 Museum WaySouthwest San Francisco (Corona Heights)San Francisco 94114-1499 United States

Contact

+1 415-554-9600

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Day trips

Randall Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Haight Street, GLBT History Museum, Wiggle Bicycles, Mission Dolores.

0.6 miNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Haight Street, San Francisco
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, Haight Street serves as a vibrant and bustling shopping district, steeped in a rich tapestry of history and culture. Known for its pivotal role in the 1960s hippie movement, Haight Street today is a colorful blend of vintage...
~1430 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
GLBT History Museum, San Francisco
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Castro District, the GLBT History Museum stands as a testament to the rich and often tumultuous history of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Known as the first stand-alone museum of its kind in the...
0.6 miNE
Cycling, Bike path
Wiggle Bicycles, San Francisco
15 min walk • The Wiggle is a one-mile, zig-zagging bicycle route from Market Street to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, that minimizes hilly inclines for bicycle riders. Rising 120 feet, The Wiggle inclines average 3% and never exceed 6%.
0.6 miE
Church, Historical place, Mission
Mission Dolores, San Francisco
16 min walk • Mission San Francisco de Asís, commonly known as Mission Dolores, is a Spanish Californian mission and the oldest surviving structure in San Francisco, located in the Mission District.
~360 ftNW
Park, View point, Trail
Corona Heights Park, San Francisco
2 min walk • Corona Heights Park is a park in the Castro and Corona Heights neighborhoods of San Francisco, California, United States. It is situated immediately to the south of Buena Vista Park.
~1230 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Castro Theatre, San Francisco
6 min walk • The Castro Theatre is a historic movie palace in San Francisco that became San Francisco Historic Landmark #100 in September 1976.
~1480 ftNW
Trails, trees and San Francisco city views
Buena Vista Park, San Francisco
8 min walk • Buena Vista Park is a park in the Haight-Ashbury and Buena Vista Heights neighborhoods of San Francisco, California. It is the oldest official park in San Francisco, established in 1867 as Hill Park, later renamed Buena Vista.
0.5 miNE
Park, Playground
Duboce Park, San Francisco
12 min walk • Duboce Park is a small urban park located between the Duboce Triangle and Lower Haight neighborhoods of San Francisco, California. The park is less than one block wide from north to south and two blocks wide from west to east. Its western boundary is Scott Street, and its eastern boundary is Steiner Street.
~1510 ftSE
Memorial
Rainbow Honor Walk, San Francisco
8 min walk • The Rainbow Honor Walk is a walk of fame installation in San Francisco, California to honor notable lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals from around the world "who left a lasting mark on...
~1540 ftSE
Temple
Hartford Street Zen Center, San Francisco
8 min walk • The Hartford Street Zen Center, temple name Issan-ji, is a Soto Zen practice-center located in the Castro district of San Francisco.
0.6 miSW
Park, Trail
Tank Hill, San Francisco
16 min walk • Tank Hill Park is located in San Francisco near the intersection of Clayton Street and Twin Peaks Boulevard, which circumscribes the hill to the south and east. A rocky outcropping defines the north side, which falls in cliffs to houses below.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Randall Museum open?

Randall Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Randall Museum?

Nearby attractions include Corona Heights Park, San Francisco (2 min walk), Pink Triangle Park, San Francisco (5 min walk), Twin Peaks Tunnel, San Francisco (5 min walk), Harvey Milk Plaza, San Francisco (5 min walk).

How to get to Randall Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Randall Museum:

Bus

17th Street & Diamond Street • Lines: 37 (4 min walk)
Roosevelt Way & 15th Street • Lines: 37 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Castro Street & 16th Street • Lines: 24 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Castro • Lines: K, S, T (6 min walk)
Sunset Tunnel East Portal • Lines: N (11 min walk)

Tram

17th Street & Castro Street • Lines: F (6 min walk)
Market Street & Church Street • Lines: F (14 min walk)

Train

Carl Street & Cole Street (17 min walk)
UCSF Parnassus (29 min walk)

Metro

16th Street Mission • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (26 min walk)
24th Street Mission • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (35 min walk)