Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco

#122 among attractions in San Francisco

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

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. The permanent collection features some 7,000 pieces as of 2015, including original animation cels, comic book pages and sculptures. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1984 (40 years ago)Coordinates: 37°48'23"N, 122°25'19"W

Address

781 Beach StreetNorthwest San Francisco (Aquatic Park-Fort Mason)San Francisco United States

Contact

+1 415 227 8666

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Day trips

Cartoon Art Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musee Mecanique, Bimbo's 365 Club, Aquatic Park Historic District, Lombard Street.

0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Musee Mecanique, San Francisco
10 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Fisherman's Wharf of San Francisco, Musée Mécanique is a vibrant homage to the bygone era of arcade entertainment. This interactive museum is a treasure trove of over 300 mechanical machines, ranging from 20th-century penny arcade games...
0.4 miSE
Nightlife, Dancing
Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco
11 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.
~580 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Aquatic Park Historic District, San Francisco
3 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...
~1790 ftSE
Street
Lombard Street, San Francisco
9 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.
~290 ftW
Exhibits on the oceangoing experience
Maritime Museum, San Francisco
2 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...
~1450 ftW
Forts and castles, Park, National park
Fort Mason, San Francisco
8 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.
0.4 miNE
WWII submarine turned museum and memorial
USS Pampanito, San Francisco
11 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.
0.4 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Game and entertainment center
The San Francisco Dungeon, San Francisco
11 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.
0.4 miNE
Functioning WWII-era ship and museum
SS Jeremiah O'Brien, San Francisco
10 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.
~390 ftE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Buena Vista Cafe, San Francisco
2 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.
~1830 ftE
Museum, Neighbourhood, Piers and boardwalks
Wax Museum at Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco
9 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cartoon Art Museum?

Nearby attractions include Maritime Museum, San Francisco (2 min walk), Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco (2 min walk), Aquatic Park Historic District, San Francisco (3 min walk), Joseph Conrad Square, San Francisco (4 min walk).

How to get to Cartoon Art Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cartoon Art Museum:

Trolleybus

North Point Street & Larkin Street • Lines: 30 (2 min walk)

Bus

North Point Street & Larkin Street • Lines: 30, 49, 91 (2 min walk)
Beach Street & Polk Street • Lines: 19 (2 min walk)

Tram

Hyde Street & Beach Street (2 min walk)
Hyde Street & North Point Street (3 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (15 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (15 min walk)