Private Immersive History Tours California Migration Museum

New To The Site! San Francisco, USA

2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Mobile ticket

Overview

In these curated tours, staff from the California Migration Museum will take you on an innovative audio walk through a slice of migration history in San Francisco. You'll use the Museum's FREE app, (available to download at www.calmigration.org), but also get an opportunity to dive deeper into the research and behind-the-scenes process that created the tours.

In Chinatown, Look Up takes us right into theaftermath of the 1906 earthquake. Can the community save Chinatown from being permanently erased?

In 'At Home in the Castro?', we hear from a gay pioneer who watched the neighborhood transform into a queer homeland.

And in the Mission, Coffee Country tells the story of how the neighborhood sheltered refugees from El Salvador’s civil war in the 1980s – but now finds itself under siege.

Each 40 minute tours (the 3 separate tours can be combined) uses music, archive and augmented reality and pop-up installations to create an immersive, multi-sensory walk through history.

What's Included

App with Augmented Reality

Meeting Location

Meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Chinatown

In Chinatown, Look Up takes us right into the immediate aftermath of the 1906 earthquake. Can the Chinese community save Chinatown from being permanently erased?

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Castro

In At Home in the Castro?, we hear from a gay pioneer who arrived in Eureka Valley in 1957 and watched the neighborhood transform into a queer homeland.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mission District

In the Mission, Coffee Country tells the story of how the neighborhood sheltered refugees from El Salvador’s civil war in the 1980s – but now finds itself under siege.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Immersive History Tours California Migration Museum?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT). Read more Apr 2025