GLBT Historical Society Museum

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4.6

( 8 reviews )

Museums, Cultural Center, Specialty Museums

Open 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM See Hours

4127 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States

+1 4157-775-455

The GLBT Historical Society Museum is a prominent cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of the LGBTQ+ community. Located in San Francisco, California, the museum serves as a vital resource for visitors and researchers seeking to explore the rich heritage and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history. With a diverse range of exhibits, the museum highlights significant milestones, historical events, and personal narratives that have shaped the LGBTQ+ movement. By bringing visibility to the struggles and achievements of the community, the GLBT Historical Society Museum fosters education, understanding, and acceptance. With a commitment to inclusivity, the museum provides a safe and welcoming space for all individuals to learn, reflect, and celebrate LGBTQ+ history.

Amenities and More

Toilets
Free Wi-Fi
Transgender safe space
Restaurant
Active military discounts
Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned

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William basteen

March 22, 2024

This little museum brought me so much joy as a queer, trans person. It was a positive yet also emotional experience learning about the history of LGBTQ+ people of San Francisco. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone who is wanting to learn and connect with the history of our community. Plus the staff member present was so lovely and informative.

Phillip eddy

March 22, 2024

it is basically just one small room, but if you really read and engage with all the material, you can easily spend 1-2 hours here. they have a small amount of merch available as well. i enjoyed that the AAPI exhibit had a small tidbit of representation for hapas in one interview! (hard enough to find that in asian spaces, let alone queer asian spaces). cons: - there was not much context for many of the images/items. they might name the person or the event, but no story behind it! i wanna know more! - MASSIVE downside and disappointment... there was an image of someone who played in MINSTREL SHOWS. i did a triple take. HUH??? of all the millions of queer people to celebrate in the world, why on earth would you include this one?!? i realllly hope I'm missing some context that somehow makes this ok, but like i said, most pictures had no back story included 🙃 - i don't mind, since it benefits the historical society, but i did think $10 for such a small museum was a little much.

Mike spurlock

March 22, 2024

A cozy, heartfelt museum. Very pleasant staff who were happy to chat with me about queer history and the experiences of locals in San Francisco. Has a nice gift shop, too. Would recommend this place to anyone interested in queer history.

Timothy taylor

March 22, 2024

It’s a very small space, but a great way to learn about Harvey Milk and the history of the community. It's the first full scale, stand alone museum dedicated to the history of this community. The museum has a number of permanent exhibits as well as interesting traveling exhibits. Open every day, admission is $5 per person.

Bill o

March 22, 2024

While smaller than I expected, this museum was very moving and informational. They did a beautiful job of capturing many pivotal moments in the LGBTQIA+'s history. Also, they offer very affordable merchandise for you to express your pride no matter what your budget. I even brought my family, some of which are younger children, and they still found a way to enjoy it! They even bought some pins (pins $1.50 each)! Very friendly employees as well!

Ab godschild

March 22, 2024

So much fun! Learned lots! Was expecting it to be larger but I was still having an excellent time! Definitely recommend if you’re in the area!

Vicki desy

March 22, 2024

This small museum packs a punch. The interpretation and variety of objects effectively tells the story of GLBT life and activism in the area.

Christina webster

March 22, 2024

Powerful, inspiring, and deeply needed space to archive and celebrate the great strides our LGBTQ and Two-Spirit brothers and sisters have made in their fight for visibility, acceptance, rights, and equality. I went for the current Angela Davis exhibit, and was thrilled to see that and more. Entrance fee is a steal at $5. I'll be going back to Castro's hidden historical gem from now on.