Cartoon Art Museum Museum
Museum dedicated to cartoon and comic art
San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum collects comics, animation cels and editorial cartoons; visitors see rotating exhibitions, attend educational programs and trace the medium's history.
Cartoon Art Museum at a Glance#
Address: 655 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 (approx.)
Website: https://www.cartoonart.org
Hours: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, closed Mondays (hours may vary)
Admission: Adults $8-$12 (approx.), discounts for students and children-check the museum for current admission
About Cartoon Art Museum#
The Cartoon Art Museum is a museum in San Francisco focused on the art of cartoons, comics, and animation. It was founded to collect, preserve, and exhibit original cartoon art and related material.
Exhibition galleries display original comic strips, editorial cartoons, comic book art, and animation artwork in changing shows that range from historical surveys to contemporary artists. The museum runs educational programs and events aimed at students, scholars, and comic-art fans.
Established by supporters of the medium to create a public institution for cartoon art, the museum has organized traveling and in-house exhibitions and built a collection of original works and archival material since its founding.
Located in San Francisco, the museum is situated to serve the Bay Area public and visiting audiences interested in comics, illustration, and animation arts.
- Founding year: Founded in 1984, the museum is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of cartoon art in its many forms
What to See#
- Permanent collection: Maintains a permanent collection of original comic strips, editorial cartoons, animation cels, and related ephemera used for rotating exhibitions and research
- Exhibition galleries: Hosts rotating exhibitions and public programs that cover comics, cartooning, and animation history and techniques
How to Get to Cartoon Art Museum#
Located in San Francisco near the SoMa neighborhood; reachable by Muni bus lines and a short walk from the Montgomery BART/Muni hub. Street parking is limited-public transit is recommended.
Tips for Visiting Cartoon Art Museum#
- Check the museum's rotating exhibit schedule-special shows often feature original animation cells and guest curators.
- Visit on slower weekday afternoons to spend more time with original art and archival material.
- Carry small bills for the gift shop-prints and limited-edition books sell out quickly.
Best Time to Visit Cartoon Art Museum#
An indoor museum-visit year-round; weekdays and non-holiday periods are less crowded.
Weather & Climate near Cartoon Art Museum#
Cartoon Art Museum's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in September) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (725 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 6° - 14° | 8° | 150 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 8° - 16° | 12° | 130 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 8° - 17° | 13° | 113 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 45 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 15 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 22° | 16° | 5 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 2 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 3 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 12° - 23° | 18° | 8 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 11° - 22° | 17° | 41 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 9° - 18° | 13° | 100 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 7° - 14° | 10° | 113 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
