Visit The Beat Museum
Opening hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Address and Phone
540 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
+1 800-537-6822
About the The Beat Museum
Located in North Beach, The Beat Museum is dedicated to the Beat Generation, featuring memorabilia, manuscripts, and personal effects of literary icons like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg. The museum celebrates the cultural impact of the Beat movement on American literature and society.
FREE ADMISSION
When is admission free at The Beat Museum?
The Beat Museum in San Francisco does not offer free general admission days. Admission fees are $8 for adults and $5 for students, teachers, seniors, and military personnel. The museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and is closed Monday through Wednesday. For those interested in unlimited access, annual memberships are available, providing benefits such as free admission and discounts at the museum’s gift shop.
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