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Alcatraz IslandvsSan Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Both are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is the choice of most professionals compared to Alcatraz Island. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) comes in at 96 with praise from 11 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Alcatraz Island
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Alcatraz Landing, Pier 33, Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Concierge "Enjoy a chilling tour of the jail, closed in 1963, and while strolling the exercise yard, imagine how the dazzling view of San Francisco must have tantalized inmates."
Fodor's "Thousands of visitors come every day to walk in the footsteps of Alcatraz's notorious criminals." Full review
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The audio tour, highly recomended
Travel + Leisure "The island itself has remained more or less the same since the Park Service first opened it to visitors in 1973, but the tours of the world-famous prison have been getting better and better." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The federal maximum-security penitentiary known as the Rock... in 1972, Alcatraz was designated part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area." Full review
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Tours of the ruins have been fascinating visitors ever since.
Condé Nast Traveler Editor's Pick
"Enjoy a chilling tour of the jail, closed in 1963, and while strolling the exercise yard, imagine how the dazzling view of San Francisco must have tantalized inmates." Full review
National Geographic "Home to infamous federal prison (until 1963), first West Coast lighthouse, and wildlife sanctuary; ferries from Fisherman's Wharf; daytime self-guided audio tours and nighttime guided tours." Full review
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Tip: Tours sell out, so buy tickets online in advance. Tel. 1 415 981 7625. www.nps.gov/alca
Where "Once a prison for the most dangerous of criminals, Alcatraz Island now sits sleepily in the San Francisco Bay like a pearl inside an oyster, waiting to share its stories. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Alcatraz is a famous San Francisco attraction, dynamic in its offerings for visitors." Full review
Afar Magazine "Alcatraz—the very name conjures dark images of impregnable prisons, infamous criminals, and daring escape attempts." Full review
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Concierge
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151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Concierge "This architecturally arresting black, gray, and white museum... has five floors of 20th-century art, including works by Matisse, Pollock, Georgia O'Keeffe, Diego Rivera, and Ansel Adams."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) was destined from its start in 1935 to become an eclectic, unconventional museum." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has been the premier West Coast spot for modern art since 1935, with over 27,000 works from Modernists and contemporary artists." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Currently under construction until 2016... the museum's collection is on display in galleries and museums throughout the Bay Area." Full review
Not For Tourists "Mario Botta-designed modern art museum. Check out the new rooftop sculpture garden."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"San Francisco's premier showcase for modern art is housed in a delightful building." Full review
Afar Magazine "In addition to the main exhibition, the museum always displays supplementary art and photography exhibitions, which are almost always amazing. " Full review
Where "After a three-year hiatus, SFMOMA has unveiled a Snøhetta-led expansion that makes it the largest modern art space in the nation." Full review
Time Out "More than 30,000 internationally acclaimed paintings, sculptures and performance art pieces from contemporary and modern artists." Full review
Fodor's "One of the largest modern art museums in the country and the revitalized anchor of the Yerba Buena arts district...the museum displays only a portion of its more than 33,000-work collection " Full review
