Beat Museum, San Francisco

Name: Beat Museum
Address: 540 Broadway, San Francisco, 94133-4507, United States
Telephone: +1 415-399-9626

#90 among attractions in San Francisco

Museum, Specialty museum, Bookshop

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Facts and practical information

The Beat Museum is located in San Francisco, California and is dedicated to preserving the memory and works of the Beat Generation. ()

Established: 2003 (21 years ago)Coordinates: 37°47'53"N, 122°24'22"W

Address

540 BroadwayNortheast San Francisco (North Beach)San Francisco 94133-4507 United States

Contact

+1 415-399-9626

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San Francisco

Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Coit Tower, City Lights Bookstore, Transamerica Pyramid, North Beach.

~1600 ftN
Landmark offering 360-degree city views
Coit Tower, San Francisco
8 min walk • Perched atop Telegraph Hill, Coit Tower stands as a distinguished landmark in the vibrant city of San Francisco, United States. This fluted, white concrete column rises 210 feet (64 meters) into the sky, offering panoramic views of the city's sprawling landscape, the...
~220 ftSW
Shopping, Bookshop
City Lights Bookstore, San Francisco
2 min walk • City Lights Bookstore, located in the bustling heart of San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, is more than just a bookstore—it's an institution that has left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of the United States.
~1340 ftSE
Unique, triangular skyscraper
Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco
7 min walk • The Transamerica Pyramid, an iconic structure piercing the skyline of San Francisco, stands as a testament to innovative architectural design. This pyramid-shaped skyscraper, reaching a height of 260 meters, was completed in 1972 and quickly became one of the most...
~1450 ftNW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
North Beach, San Francisco
8 min walk • North Beach is a neighborhood in the northeast of San Francisco adjacent to Chinatown, the Financial District, and Russian Hill.
~1560 ftNW
Historic park with special events
Washington Square, San Francisco
8 min walk • Washington Square is an American park in the North Beach district of San Francisco. It was established in 1847 and is one of the city's first parks.
~1000 ftNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Barbary Coast Trail, San Francisco
5 min walk • The Barbary Coast Trail is a marked trail that connects a series of historic sites and several local history museums in San Francisco, California. Approximately 180 bronze medallions and arrows embedded in the sidewalk mark the 3.8-mile trail.
~1200 ftS
Park, Playground
Portsmouth Square, San Francisco
6 min walk • Portsmouth Square, formerly known as Portsmouth Plaza, and originally known as Plaza de Yerba Buena, or simply La Plaza, is a one-block plaza in Chinatown, San Francisco, California.
~1340 ftSW
Church
Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, San Francisco
7 min walk • Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, established in San Francisco in 1853, is the oldest Chinese American or Asian American church in North America.
~990 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Keystone Korner, San Francisco
5 min walk • Keystone Korner was a jazz club in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, which opened in 1972 and continued operation until 1983. Many live recordings were made at the club. Jessica Williams was the house pianist for a number of years.
~1530 ftE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Old Ship Saloon, San Francisco
8 min walk • The Old Ship Saloon is a historic bar dating back to the California gold rush when it operated out of the side of a ship run aground until the wreckage was buried and the current structure was built on top of it. It is located at 298 Pacific Avenue in the Jackson Square neighborhood of San Francisco.
~1290 ftNW
37°47'59"N • 122°24'36"W
Beach Blanket Babylon, San Francisco
7 min walk • Beach, Concerts and shows

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Beat Museum open?

Beat Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Beat Museum?

Nearby attractions include Jack Kerouac Alley, San Francisco (2 min walk), Ma-Tsu Temple, San Francisco (3 min walk), National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi, San Francisco (4 min walk), Jackson Street, San Francisco (4 min walk).

How to get to Beat Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beat Museum:

Bus

Broadway & Columbus Avenue • Lines: 12 (1 min walk)
Pacific Avenue & Grant Avenue • Lines: 12 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Stockton Street & Pacific Avenue • Lines: 30, 45 (5 min walk)
Clay Street & Kearny Street • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)

Tram

Powell Street & Jackson Street (8 min walk)
Washington Street & Powell Street (9 min walk)

Light rail

Embarcadero • Lines: K, N, S, T (16 min walk)
Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (17 min walk)

Metro

Embarcadero • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (16 min walk)
Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (17 min walk)

Ferry

Ferry Building Gate B • Lines: San Francisco Bay Ferry (18 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (22 min walk)