Penny Museum
Neighborhood: Richmond District
Nearest Train: MUNI BUS: 18, 38, 38L
Phone: +1 415 346 2000
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A penny for your thoughts? In addition to a melange of penny structures, this quirky, offbeat museum which had originally resided beneath the Cliff House at Pt. Lobos, has a variety of interesting gadgets and knick-knacks. A must-see is the toothpick amusement park, built by San Quentin inmates. Bring a handful of quarters so you can play some of the games, including the miniature antique pinball machines. Visiting the museum is free of charge.
M-F 10a-7p, Sa-Su 10a-8pReviews
Quirky and Free!
We slipped into this place as the rain fell. Much to our delight, it was free (about 2004-5?). We we...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from West Milford, NJ on Nov 28 2007
Best $3 I've spent in a LONG time!
I loved it all! It was very nostalgic. I was born in 1956, so many of the very old pieces were not...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 28 2006
My sons could live in there!!!
It was the second time that my children and I had visited the Musee Mecanique this year....
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Florida on Dec 23 2005
