Wax Museum at Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco

Name: Wax Museum at Fishermans Wharf
Address: Jefferson Street, San Francisco, 94133, United States
Telephone: +1 415-673-3530

#98 among attractions in San Francisco

Museum, Neighbourhood, Piers and boardwalks, Scenic walking areas

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Facts and practical information

The Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, was an attraction with over 270 wax figures. Originator Thomas Fong opened the museum in 1963 after seeing the wax figures at the Seattle World's Fair and it was run by the Fong Family until its closure in 2013. It has attracted over 400,000 visitors a year. ()

Coordinates: 37°48'29"N, 122°24'58"W

Address

Jefferson StreetNortheast San Francisco (Fishermans Wharf)San Francisco 94133 United States

Contact

+1 415-673-3530

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Day trips

Wax Museum at Fishermans Wharf – 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.

~470 ftN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Musee Mecanique, San Francisco
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0.4 miE
Waterfront museum with aquatic animals
Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco
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~1600 ftS
Nightlife, Dancing
Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco
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0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Aquatic Park Historic District, San Francisco
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~1760 ftE
Scenic pier with food and activities
Pier 39, San Francisco
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0.4 miS
Street
Lombard Street, San Francisco
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0.4 miW
Exhibits on the oceangoing experience
Maritime Museum, San Francisco
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~660 ftN
WWII submarine turned museum and memorial
USS Pampanito, San Francisco
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~290 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Game and entertainment center
The San Francisco Dungeon, San Francisco
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~1200 ftNW
Functioning WWII-era ship and museum
SS Jeremiah O'Brien, San Francisco
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~1460 ftSW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Buena Vista Cafe, San Francisco
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wax Museum at Fishermans Wharf?

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

How to get to Wax Museum at Fishermans Wharf by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wax Museum at Fishermans Wharf:

Tram

Jefferson Street & Taylor Street • Lines: F (1 min walk)
Jones Street & Beach Street • Lines: F (3 min walk)

Bus

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

Trolleybus

Columbus Avenue & North Point Street • Lines: 30 (6 min walk)
North Point Street & Hyde Street • Lines: 30 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (6 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (6 min walk)

Metro

Embarcadero • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (38 min walk)

Light rail

Embarcadero • Lines: K, N, S, T (38 min walk)