San Francisco, California: Cartoon Art Museum
Now we're talking -- Art even we understand! A selection of comic strip original panels presented in a gallery setting, from the Yellow Kid to the latest graphic novel.
- Address:
- 781 Beach St., San Francisco, CA
- Directions:
- Facing Aquatic Park, on the south side of Beach St., between Hyde and Larkin Sts. One block west of the Hyde St. Cable Car turnaround.
- Hours:
- Daily 11-5. Closed W (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 415-227-8666
- Admission:
- Adults $10m Students $6, 6-12 $4
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Great comic classic art from Archie to DC comics. There is a sign before entering that warns that you cannot take photos or video in the museum, but they allowed me to take a photo of their Heart of San Francisco, near where you can buy admission tickets.
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Hearts of San Francisco was a community art project involving 130 sculptures scattered around town. The one at the Cartoon Art Museum is a salute to Beach Blanket Babylon, a musical revue featuring crazy giant hats that sometimes support skyscrapers.