Rainy Day Activities in San Francisco (Updated July 2026)

The American Bookbinders Museum in San Francisco invites visitors to explore the rich history and craft of bookbinding. Open Tuesday through Saturday, this unique museum...
$15

Explore one of San Francisco’s most distinguished art collections at the de Young Museum, situated in lovely Golden Gate Park. Wander through the museum’s spectacular...
$20

Perched on the headlands above the Golden Gate Bridge is the California Palace of the Legion of Honor. This unique art museum is one of...
$20

Things Look Different After Dark. See for Yourself. 6-10pm every Thursday night at the Exploratorium. Adults-only (18+). Lose yourself in more than 650 interactive exhibits...
$22.95

Take a wondrous journey into the life and legacy of animation legend Walt Disney at The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco's Presidio. Learn...
$25

Calling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. Featuring a new theme each week...
$26

SFMOMA is one of San Francisco’s must-see destinations, located within walking distance of Union Square. Explore seven floors of extraordinary art, including painting and sculpture,...
$30

Filoli House & Garden
Filoli is an unforgettable estate experience just outside San Francisco. Wander through 16 acres of vibrant formal gardens, explore a grand 54,000-sqft Georgian mansion, and...
$39

Experience the Exploratorium, the award-winning museum of science, art, and human perception that's dedicated to the excitement of experimentation, the pleasure of discovery, and the...
$39.95

Embark on a science adventure when you visit the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And...
$49

Discover a world of wonder and exploration with the California Academy of Sciences Ticket in San Francisco, an unforgettable experience for travelers of all ages....
$59

Explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. Enjoy an amplified evening with access to a private exhibit area with...
$75

Enjoy great savings on some of San Francisco's best-known attractions with Go City. The San Francisco Explorer Pass let's you select 2, 3, 4 or...
$89

San Francisco CityPASS — Save 45%
Experience 4 top attractions and save up to 45% with San Francisco CityPASS® tickets. One simple purchase removes the stress of planning, so you can...
$89.95

Explore Alcatraz Island like never before with this exclusive package that includes official admission and round-trip ferry tickets. Accompanied by a unique companion audio guide,...
$90.99

Embark on the most magical family adventure! Nestled in a quiet San Francisco neighborhood, this immersive experience invites families and friends of all generations to...
$100

“There is nothing like this anywhere!“ Step into San Francisco's Ultimate Weird House, dubbed "the most unusual house in the city, if not the universe"...
$107

See San Francisco your own way with Go City's San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass. Do as much or as little sightseeing as you like over the...
$109

Let’s Do Lunch! A visual feast with San Francisco artists “One of the last havens for artists in the city” - SFGate - During this...
$122

“An experience unlike any other…Wonderfully bizarre and imaginative” - Atlas Obscura Immerse into a world of pure imagination on this exclusively private experience created just...
$127

