Tenderloin Museum

398 Eddy St, San Francisco, California 94102 USA

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Opens Fri 10a

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“the heart of San Francisco uncovered”

The Tenderloin Museum celebrates the rich history of a neighborhood in the heart of San Francisco. The 31 blocks of the Tenderloin District are the last bastion of a San Francisco that once was, peopled by immigrants and iconoclasts, artists and activists, sinners and saints. Visit the Tenderloin Museum today and discover the city they don’t show you in postcards.

Reviewed by
Michele D.

April 14, 2023

I have a lot of feelings about this museum, having stayed in the Tenderloin in 1986. The punk band I was traveling with went onward to Japan for the rest of their tour, so I stayed behind before... Read more

Reviewed by
D.J. L.

January 17, 2024

I'm very sorry to say that I was very underwhelmed by this museum. One room with some pictures and a few interpretive notes. I really was expecting more given what I'd heard. I totally... Read more

Reviewed by
Wendy K.

September 08, 2023

I lived in the Tenderloin from 1998-2001, and never really appreciated all of the history of this neighborhood. The museum is great! Some wonderful old photos and lots of good information. Read more

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