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5. ASIAN ART MUSEUM
The Asian Art Museum is set in the entirely restructured and seismically retrofitted
old Main Library in the Civic Center. The vast and important collection of Chinese,
Korean, Japanese, Himalayan, and Southeast Asian works is displayed by country
of origin. But the layout also demonstrates the flow and transformation of Buddhist
art from India and outward into the entire Far East. Included is the fabulous Avery
Brundage collection of Oriental jade.
200 Larkin St • 415 581 3500 • Open
10am-5pm Tue-Sun (10am-9pm Thu) • Adm •
www.asianart.org
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6. SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF CRAFT AND DESIGN
This one-of-a-kind museum, celebrates and promotes contemporary craft and design
through a variety of innovative exhibitions and educational programs. They organize
many lectures, special shows, and programs to engage children, all designed to stim-
ulate creativity. There is also a great museum store with many original, handmade
pieces for sale.
2569 Third St •
www.sfmcd.org
(check the website for further de-
tails)
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7. CABLE CAR MUSEUM
This brick, warehouse-like structure houses the nuts and bolts machinery that keeps
the entire cable car system operating. Don't miss a look downstairs at the giant,
spool-like sheaves winding the fat cables round and round (for further details see
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8. MUSEE MECANIQUE AND HOLOGRAPHIC MUSEUM
A quaint, time-warp experience awaits you here. As you approach the lower level,
you'll be greeted by the loud guffaws of Laughing Sal, the enormous, buxom figure
that is a relic of the old Playland at the Beach. There are also many other often ingeni-
ous mechanical devices that once crowded the arcade. Don't miss the recreation in
miniature of a Chinese opium den. In addition, there is a small collection devoted to
the art of holography.
Pier 45, Fisherman's Wharf • Open 10am-7pm Mon- Fri,
10am-8pm Sat-Sun • 415 346 2000 • Free •
www.museemechanique.org
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