Museums Natural History California
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Adan E. Treganza Anthropology Museum

San Francisco, California

Natural History

The Museum was originally created as a lab to store specimens collected by the late Prof. Adan E. Treganza. Exhibitions of parts of the collection can be seen at the Hohenthaler Gallery. The museum itself is not open to the public.

California Academy Of Sciences

San Francisco, California

Aquarium, Natural History, Planetarium

The California Academy of Sciences is dedicated to the discovery, study and appreciation of the natural world. The museum includes an earthquake simulator, the African Experience lab, a planetarium and the Biodiversity Resource Center.

Muir Woods National Monument

San Francisco, California

Natural History

Muir Woods National Monument in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Aquarium of the Bay

San Francisco, California

Children's, General, Natural History, Nature Centers, Science, Specialized

Aquarium of the Bay is San Francisco Bay’s Aquarium. We are passionate about providing fun and unforgettable encounters with our natural world in ways that ignite both wonder and conservation. We do this from our 50,000 square foot building at the heart of San Francisco's history and culture. We are nestled in the shadow of Coit Tower and Telegraph Hill on Fisherman’s Wharf at PIER 39, along the City’s “Walkable Waterfront.”

Exploratorium

San Francisco, California

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Children's, Culture, History, Natural History, Science, Specialized, University

We're now open in a spectacular new location at Pier 15 on the Embarcadero at Green St. in San Francisco. There are 150 new exhibits for a total of 600, indoors and out, including many beloved classics; a Bay Observatory; a bigger focus on tinkering and social science; and more. Come explore!