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Musee Mecanique vs San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)

Both San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) and Musee Mecanique are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) scores significantly better than Musee Mecanique. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is ranked #1 in San Francisco with approval from 9 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and concierge.com.

Musee Mecanique
Musee Mecanique
8 / 10
Pier 45 Shed A San Francisco, CA 94133
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A time-warped arcade with antique mechanical contrivances, including peep shows and nickelodeons, Musée Mécanique is one of the most worthwhile attractions at the Wharf." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Bring quarters (or dollars for the change machine) so that you can fully enjoy this bizarre collection of historic arcade games housed at this wacky museum on Fisherman's Wharf."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"Enjoy this bizarre collection of historic arcade games housed at this wacky museum on Fisherman's Wharf." Full review
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Kids will love the clockwork farm
Where Where
"Before television and video games, there were arcade machines and coin-operated musical instruments." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions. " Full review
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
9 / 10
151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Concierge 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 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 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 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 Not For Tourists
"Mario Botta-designed modern art museum. Check out the new rooftop sculpture garden."
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