San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 46) SuBmArine uSS pAmpAnito www.maritime.org, Fisherman’s Wharf, pier 45, 415-775-1943. this authentic, World War ii submarine — with near perfect restoration — offers visitors an unforgettable experience. individuals and groups will feel history unfold, seeing how the crew of 80 men lived for weeks on end in amazingly tight quarters. many original artifacts are on display. exclusive iPod audio tour features Pampanito crewmen telling real-life war stories. the gift store is chock full of gifts, books, video/dVds and memorabilia. national historic landmark. summer hours: th–tu 9am–8pm, W 9am–6pm; winter hours: m–th 9am–6pm, F–su 9am– 8pm. admission $9 adults; discounts for children, seniors and active duty military. tony n tinA’S WeDDing www.pier39shows.com, pier 39, On the Embarcadero at Beach St., 866-811-4111. the hilarious interactive comedy where the audience plays the roles of guests at the world’s funniest wedding! includes italian dinner, champagne, wedding cake and dancing. th–sa 7pm. admission ViP $114.50 (plus tax), general admission $88.50 (plus tax). Group rates available. minimum number in a group 10. WAx muSeum At FiShermAn’S WhArF www. waxmuseum.com, 145 Jefferson St., Suite 500, 415-2020400, 800-439-4305. For 45 years, 15 million visitors have enjoyed more than 270 wax portraits of entertainers, heroes, scoundrels and more in 50 expertly crafted settings, enhanced with artistic lighting, props and informative narrations. yerBA BuenA gArDenS www.yerbabuenagardens. com, 750 Howard St., 415-820-3550. an award-winning public facility features a children’s garden, public art, museums, a historic carousel, ice skating and bowling centers. open daily sunrise–10pm. muSEumS Arion preSS www.arionpress.com, 1802 Hays St., the presidio, 415-668-2548. historic bookmaking facility of arion Press and m&h type; gallery features limitededition books, prints, m–F 9am–5pm, free; typefoundry, pressroom and bookbindery tour, th 3pm, $7. mc, V. ASiAn Art muSeum oF SAn FrAnCiSCo www. asianart.org, 200 larkin St., 415-581-3500. one of the largest museums in the world devoted exclusively to asian art, with a collection comprising more than 17,000 objects spanning 6,000 years of history. the museum reopened in march 2003 at its new, expanded facility at san Francisco’s civic center. tu–su 10am–5pm, th until 9pm. admission: $12 adults, $8 seniors, $7 ages 13–17 and college students with id, $5 after 5pm on th, children 12 and under free. First su of the month free. BouDin At the WhArF www.boudinbakery.com, 160 Jefferson St., 415-928-1849. set in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, the new, two-story flagship building allows visitors to observe the 5,000-square-foot bakery in action. learn the story of sourdough French bread, how it is made and why it cannot be baked anywhere else on earth. complimentary trip to tasting room included with museum & bakery tour. CAliForniA ACADemy oF SCienCeS www.cal academy.org, Golden Gate park, 55 music concourse Dr., 415-379-8000. explore earth, ocean and space — all in one place. the only place in the world to combine a natural history museum, aquarium, planetarium and world-class research and education facility under one roof. all housed in the world’s largest public green building designed by award-winning architect renzo Piano. topped with a living roof, a 2.5-acre expanse of native california plants, providing a habitat for birds, butterflies and insects, it blends seamlessly into the beautiful landscape of san Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Park. daily interactions with animals, educators and biologists within immersive, hands-on exhibits offer discovery and wonder for guests of all ages. the academy inspires lifelong curiosity and appreciation for the natural world; experience the depths of a Philippine coral reef, climb into the canopy of a costa rican rainforest and fly to the outer reaches of the universe. For up-todate information, visit the Web site. CAliForniA hiStoriCAl SoCiety www.califor niahistoricalsociety.org, 678 mission St., 415-357-1848. the state’s official historical society. its san Francisco headquarters, galleries, museum store and research library represent california’s dynamic history. W–sa noon–4:30pm, check Web site for updates. $3 adults, $1 seniors, children free. mc, V. CArtoon Art muSeum www.cartoonart.org, 655 mission St., 415-227-8666. the only museum west of the appalachian mountains dedicated to the preservation, education and exhibition of cartoon art in all forms. View rare, original cartoon art. open daily 11am–5pm; closed m and holidays. admission is $6 for adults; $4 for students and seniors; $2 for children age 6–12; under age 5 free. CCA WAttiS inStitute For ContemporAry ArtS www.wattis.org, california college of the arts, 1111 Eighth St., 415-551-9210. established in 1998, serving as a forum for the presentation and discussion of leadingedge local, national and international contemporary culture. tours by appointment only. minimum number in a group 10. tu 11am–7pm, W, F, sa 11am–6pm, th until 7pm, closed su and m and holidays. ChineSe hiStoriCAl SoCiety oF AmeriCA www.chsa.org, 965 clay St., 415-391-1188. housed in the historic Julia morgan chinatown yWca, the chinese historical society of america museum and learning center includes exhibitions dedicated to the history, art and culture of chinese america. the permanent exhibition, The Chinese in America: Towards A More Perfect Union, displays photographs and artifacts relating to immigration, the exclusion era and early and contemporary chinese american communities. additional galleries host rotating exhibits. tu–F noon–5pm, sa 11am–4pm. S ee & D o Shop happy. Find the best areas for what you’re after in “Shopping Hot Spots” on page 100. 46 san Francisco convention & Visitors bureau
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