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Cliff House logo - Since 1863 - Where San Francisco Begins

1090 Point Lobos
San Francisco
California 94121
415-386-3330
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Link to the History main page.
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Photograph of the Phineas T. Barnacle bar and lounge.

The Musée Mécanique is a collection of penny arcade games and related artifacts. The museum contains one of the world’s largest privately owned collections of mechanically operated musical instruments and antique arcade machines.
Many exhibits are over 100 years old. It is presently located at Pier 45 in the Fisherman’s Wharf visitor area. Prior to 2002 it was housed in the lower level
of the Cliff House.

Several well-known attractions include Laffing Sal (who greets visitors as they enter), Susie the Can-Can Dancer, and the fascinating Carnival. The collection was created by Edward Galland Zelinsky, whose family maintains the collection. The museum also includes a small video game arcade with games of more recent vintage. Entrance is free, and most exhibits cost 25 or 50 cents to operate.

For more information follow this link.
Musée Mécanique


A link to the Cliff House holiday information page.
A link back to the main Cliff House  website
A photo of a Cliff House Bathing Beauty statuette with a link to the Cliff House Gift Shop.