American Bookbinders Museum
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
The American Bookbinders Museum in San Francisco explores the history, tools, and process of bookbinding from scrolls to mass-produced objects, featuring operational machinery and rotating exhibitions. It is the only museum of its kind in North America.

📜 Museum dedicated to the art and history of bookbinding.🔍 Features tools, machinery, and stories of book production in America. Only museum of its kind in North America. # Why Go📚 Learn the evolution of books from scrolls to mass production⚙️ See impressive cast-iron binding machinery, some operational👐 Engage with hands-on activities and rotating exhibits📖 Discover stories of guilds, immigration, and women in the workforce # Why Avoid📍 Small museum, might feel quiet # Tips🎧 Bring your own earbuds for the audio tour, or use a loaner tablet🎟️ Purchase tickets online for a touch-free experience📍 Located between Howard and Folsom streets on Clementina # Cost💰 Adults $15, Seniors (62+) & Youths (10-17) $12, Children under 10 free. Free for Blue Star Museums, SF Museums for All, IMLS Museums for All programs. # Hours🕒 Tuesday-Saturday, 10 AM-4 PM. # ♿ Wheelchair AccessEntrance at 355 Clementina Street is wheelchair accessible.

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