Mexican Museum, San Francisco

#246 among attractions in San Francisco

Museum, Art museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

El Museo Mexicano or The Mexican Museum was a museum in San Francisco, California, United States created to exhibit the aesthetic expression of the Latino, Chicano, Mexican, and Mexican-American people. As of 2021, their exhibition space permanently closed at Fort Mason Center and Yerba Buena Gardens. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°48'24"N, 122°25'52"W

Address

2 Marina BlvdNorthwest San Francisco (Aquatic Park-Fort Mason)San Francisco 94123 United States

Contact

+1 415-202-9700

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Aquatic Park Historic District, Lombard Street, Maritime Museum, Fort Mason.

0.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Aquatic Park Historic District, San Francisco
10 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...
0.7 miSE
Street
Lombard Street, San Francisco
19 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.
0.4 miE
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...
~1200 ftE
Forts and castles, Park, National park
Fort Mason, San Francisco
6 min walk • Fort Mason, in San Francisco, California originated as a coastal defense site during the American Civil War. The nucleus of the property was owned by John C. Frémont and disputes over compensation by the United States continued into 1968. In 1882 the defenses were named for Richard Barnes Mason, a military governor before statehood.
0.8 miNE
Functioning WWII-era ship and museum
SS Jeremiah O'Brien, San Francisco
20 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.
0.4 miW
Large grassy area with iconic views
Marina Green, San Francisco
12 min walk • The Marina Green in San Francisco, California, is a 74-acre expanse of grass between Fort Mason and the Presidio. It is adjacent to San Francisco Bay, and this location provides good views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz Island, and parts of Marin County.
0.6 miE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Buena Vista Cafe, San Francisco
15 min walk • The Buena Vista is a café in San Francisco, California, credited with introducing Irish coffee to the United States in 1952. The Buena Vista Café originally opened in 1916 when the first floor of a boardinghouse was converted into a saloon. The current owners also operate the Trident in Sausalito.
0.7 miW
Sailing, Yacht club
Golden Gate Yacht Club, San Francisco
17 min walk • The Golden Gate Yacht Club is a San Francisco, California, U.S. based yacht club founded in 1939.
0.4 miE
Chocolate factory turned shopping center
Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco
12 min walk • Ghirardelli Square is a landmark public square with shops and restaurants and a 5-star hotel in the Marina area of San Francisco, California. A portion of the area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 as Pioneer Woolen Mills and D. Ghirardelli Company.
0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum
Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco
13 min walk • The Cartoon Art Museum is a California art museum that specializes in the art of comics and cartoons. It is the only museum in the Western United States dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of all forms of cartoon art.
0.5 miE
Ship, Boat or ferry, Transport
Eureka, San Francisco
14 min walk • Eureka is a side-wheel paddle steamboat, built in 1890, which is now preserved at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in San Francisco, California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mexican Museum open?

Mexican Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 12 pm - 4 pm
Friday 12 pm - 4 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Mexican Museum?

Nearby attractions include Museo ItaloAmericano, San Francisco (1 min walk), The Long Now Foundation Museum, San Francisco (2 min walk), BATS Improv, San Francisco (2 min walk), Fort Mason Tunnel, San Francisco (3 min walk).

How to get to Mexican Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mexican Museum:

Trolleybus

Van Ness Avenue & North Point Street • Lines: 30 (9 min walk)
Fillmore Street & Jefferson Street • Lines: 22 (9 min walk)

Bus

Van Ness Avenue & North Point Street • Lines: 30, 49, 90, 91 (9 min walk)
North Point Street & Van Ness Avenue • Lines: 18, 2, 24, 27, 30, 38, 38A, 4, 54, 58, 72, 74, 76, 8, 91 (10 min walk)

Tram

Hyde Street & Beach Street (15 min walk)
Hyde Street & North Point Street (15 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (27 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (27 min walk)