Randall Museum
7.7Locals Score / 10#7 of 11 Museums in San Francisco
free
Known forfreefamily-friendlyhidden gemneighborhood institution
A beloved neighborhood institution perched on a hilltop in Corona Heights with sweeping city views, offering natural history exhibits, live animals, and hands-on science programming primarily aimed at children and families. The live animal room — featuring raptors, reptiles, and small mammals — is a genuine highlight and unlike anything else in the city. It's free and refreshingly uncrowded compared to the Exploratorium. The hike up to the museum through Corona Heights Park is half the fun.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.7/10- Value9.5
- Iconic6.0
- Excellence7.5
- Crowd level3.0
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility6.0
Nearby in Ask San Francisco
- Corona Heights ParkPark0.1 km · 1 min walk
- Orphan Andy's RestaurantRestaurant0.37 km · 5 min walk
- Castro Farmers' MarketMarket0.43 km · 5 min walk
- The CastroNeighborhood0.49 km · 6 min walk
- Buena Vista ParkPark0.79 km · 10 min walk
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