Academy of Art University Automobile Museum, San Francisco

#204 among attractions in San Francisco

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The Academy of Art University Automobile Museum is a non-profit museum located in San Francisco, California. The museum serves both as a conservator of automotive history and as a tool for students in the industrial design department at the Academy of Art University, particularly those in the Automotive Restoration program. Forbes has estimated the value of the museum's collection to be $70 million. The museum is accessible for the public by appointment at scheduled times. ()

Coordinates: 37°47'35"N, 122°25'24"W

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Northwest San Francisco (Pacific Heights)San Francisco United States

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Day trips

Academy of Art University Automobile Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great American Music Hall, The Regency Ballroom, Cable Car Museum, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption.

0.6 miSE
Nightlife, Dancing
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, the Great American Music Hall carries a legacy as one of the city's most distinguished concert venues. With its ornate architecture and storied history, this hall has been a beacon for music lovers since its inception.
~1970 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Regency Ballroom, a storied venue nestled in the heart of San Francisco, United States, is a beacon of cultural and entertainment history. This elegant establishment is part of the larger Regency Center complex and is located at 1300 Van Ness Avenue.
0.6 miE
Vintage cable cars and mechanical displays
Cable Car Museum, San Francisco
17 min walk • The Cable Car Museum in San Francisco stands as a testament to the city's rich transportation history and its iconic cable car system, one of the last of its kind in the world. Nestled in the picturesque Nob Hill neighborhood, this museum not only offers a glimpse into...
0.6 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, San Francisco
17 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, also known locally as Saint Mary's Cathedral, is the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco in San Francisco, California.
0.5 miE
Soaring church with artwork and labyrinths
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
14 min walk • Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral on Nob Hill, San Francisco, California. It is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of California, led by Bishop Marc Andrus since 2006, while the cathedral's local parish has been led by Dean Malcolm Clemens Young since 2015.
0.6 miW
Church
Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco
17 min walk • Calvary Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church in San Francisco, California located in Pacific Heights at the corner of Fillmore Street and Jackson Street.
~1410 ftW
Green space for picnics and scenic views
Lafayette Park, San Francisco
7 min walk • Lafayette Park is an 11.49 acres park in San Francisco, California, United States. Originally created in 1936, it is located in the neighborhood of Pacific Heights between the streets of Washington, Sacramento, Gough, and Laguna.
~1970 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Alhambra Theatre, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Alhambra Theatre is a Moorish Revival movie theater building at 2330 Polk Street in San Francisco, California, that opened on November 5, 1926. The theater was designed by Miller & Pflueger. The Alhambra Theatre once had 1,625 seats when it opened and cost $500,000. It was later converted to twin theaters in 1976.
~470 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Haas-Lilienthal House, San Francisco
3 min walk • The Haas–Lilienthal House is a historic building located at 2007 Franklin Street in San Francisco, California, United States, within the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Built in 1886 for William and Bertha Haas, it survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and subsequent fire.
0.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Hyde Street, San Francisco
14 min walk • Hyde Street is an iconic street in San Francisco, California. Hyde Street connects the Aquatic Park Historic District to Market Street.
0.5 miSW
Synagogue, Romanesque architecture, Church
Congregation Sherith Israel, San Francisco
14 min walk • Congregation Sherith Israel is one of the oldest synagogues in the United States. It was established during California’s Gold Rush period and reflects the ambitions of early Jewish settlers to San Francisco.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Academy of Art University Automobile Museum?

Nearby attractions include Haas-Lilienthal House, San Francisco (3 min walk), C. A. Belden House, San Francisco (4 min walk), Second Church of Christ, San Francisco (5 min walk), Lafayette Park, San Francisco (7 min walk).

How to get to Academy of Art University Automobile Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Academy of Art University Automobile Museum:

Bus

Van Ness Avenue & Clay Street • Lines: 101, 101X, 24C, 30, 49, 4C, 54C, 70, 90 (2 min walk)
Jackson Street & Van Ness Avenue • Lines: 12, 27 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

Clay Street & Van Ness Avenue • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Sacramento Street & Franklin Street • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)

Tram

California Street & Van Ness Avenue (6 min walk)
California Street & Polk Street (6 min walk)

Light rail

Powell Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (27 min walk)
Civic Center • Lines: K, N, S, T (28 min walk)

Metro

Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (27 min walk)
Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (28 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (33 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (33 min walk)