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Historic Sites in San Francisco, CA
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Historic Sites in San Francisco, CA

There are 5 historic sites in and around San Francisco. Each card below shows what it costs, when it opens and which ages it suits. Admission runs $6 to $15, based on the 3 here that publish a price.

5 historic sites in the San Francisco area

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5 historic sites in the San Francisco area.

Sorted by distance from San Francisco, nearest first. Straight-line miles, so every drive is longer.

5 places

Tenderloin Museum

Tenderloin Museum

Historic Site
Closed today · Admission $6
Accepts Time TravelersAccepts NARM

Tenderloin Museum tells the story of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, from its post-earthquake rebuilding through its history as a center of immigrant…

0.7 mi View place
GLBT Historical Society/GLBT History Museum

GLBT Historical Society/GLBT History Museum

Historic Site
Closed today · Admission $6
Accepts NARM

Often referred to as San Francisco’s “queer Smithsonian,” the GLBT Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that houses one of the world’s largest…

1.3 mi View place
USS Pampanito

USS Pampanito

Historic Site · Ages 6–16
Today 10am–6pm · Admission $15
Accepts NARM

USS Pampanito (SS-383) is a World War II Balao class Fleet submarine museum and memorial that is open for visitors daily at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf…

2.5 mi View place
Cotati Historical Society

Cotati Historical Society

Historic Site
Closed today · No price listed
Accepts Time Travelers

Cotati Historical Society runs a small museum inside a converted room at Cotati City Hall, where families can look through local artifacts, photographs, and…

RestroomsFood availableWheelchair accessible
41 mi View place
Museum of Sonoma County

Museum of Sonoma County

Historic Site
Closed today · No price listed
Accepts Time TravelersAccepts NARM

The Museum of Sonoma County engages and inspires our diverse community with art and history exhibitions, collections, and public programs that are inclusive…

48.9 mi View place
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Where a card says no price or no hours listed, the venue does not publish it. We would rather leave the gap than fill it with a guess. Prices come from each venue's own website, and we publish one only when the figure appears on the page we took it from. Tell us if we are missing one you know.

Before you go

Quick answers for busy parents.

Expect a lot of walkingPaths are often uneven, cobbled or unpaved. A stroller is not always practical.
Check the seasonMany historic sites close or cut their hours outside summer, and some open only at weekends.
Tour or self-guidedA guided tour has set times and a length that suits older children. Self-guided lets you leave when you need to.
Shade and waterGrounds and ruins rarely have much of either.
Other things to do in San Francisco
Amusement Parks Arcades Bowling Alleys Children's Museums Family Entertainment Centers Ice Skating Rinks Museums and Educational Attractions Nature and Gardens Outdoor Playgrounds Science and Discovery Centers Splash Pads Zoos and Aquariums
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Common questions about historic sites in San Francisco

How many historic sites are there in San Francisco?

We list 5 historic sites within 57 miles of San Francisco, CA. Every one is a published listing with an address we checked.

Which historic sites in San Francisco publish their prices?

3 of the 5 here do, and each price was checked word for word against the venue's own page before we published it. The rest do not publish one, so their card says no price listed rather than carrying a guess.

How did Mini Navigators choose these historic sites?

We list every one we have within 57 miles of the center of San Francisco. Each is a published place with an address we geocoded and checked, and the business can claim its listing to keep the hours and prices current.

Do adults have to pay?

It varies more than you would expect, from free to full price, and it changes the cost of a visit by a lot when there are two of you. The price on each card is what it costs to get a child in. 3 of the 5 on this page publish a price at all, so call ahead about the adult rate before you rely on it.

Do I need to book ahead?

Grounds are often walk-in, but guided tours and house interiors sell out and some sites close in winter. Where a venue publishes a booking page, the listing links straight to it.

What should I bring?

Comfortable shoes, water and a layer for the weather. Much of a visit is outdoors and on uneven ground. Whatever else you need is in the notes beside the listings above.

What else is there to do with kids in San Francisco?

San Francisco has 13 categories of kid-friendly places on Mini Navigators, from playgrounds and museums to splash pads and zoos. The San Francisco hub lists all of them.

Listings last checked October 5, 2026.

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