Cartoon Art Museum - San Francisco

ounded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at classes and workshops, research deeply into our collection and library, and mix and mingle with professional and aspiring cartoonists. This unique institution houses approximately 7,000 original pieces in our permanent collection and attracts more than 30,000 visitors annually.

Opened to the public at its new location in the fall of 2017, with a breathtaking view of the San Francisco Bay, the Cartoon Art Museum at 781 Beach Street in San Francisco is just one block from Aquatic Park, the Maritime Museum, Ghirardelli Square, and the Hyde Street cable car turnaround. The 1912 brick building features a beautiful historic façade, prominent street presence, convenient parking, and easy access to and from public transportation, for highly visible public access to the Museum’s nearly 8,000 square feet of spacious galleries with a screening area, education space, store, library and collections facility. Our new home is a perfect venue for viewing, discussing, creating, and interacting with all forms of cartoon art, and connecting with the artists who make it, against the backdrop of one of the world’s most beautiful landscapes!