Museums & Learning
Musée Mécanique
💰Free Activity🌧️Indoor / Rainy Day
North Beach
About this spot
An indoor collection of coin-operated games, mechanical music, and antique amusements at Pier 45. Admission is free, while playing the machines costs extra. The collection mixes older mechanical displays with more familiar arcade games.
What to expect
💝Free Entry
🏠Indoor Space
Planning notes
💡
Bring coins and agree on a game budget. Preview noisy or startling mechanical displays before inviting a younger child to try them.
Pier 45 at the end of Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Food and drinks are not allowed inside.
The operator does not offer private events or birthday parties.
Updated Sep 2026
Quick details
Hours
Daily 10 AM–8 PM, including holidays.
Neighborhood
North Beach
Category
Museums & Learning
WebsiteVisit website
Phone
(415) 346-2000
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