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Musée Mécanique
Museum4.7 · 8 4414.5 · 2 997≈ 1 hFree entry2.5 km from the center
A private museum of antique arcade machines on Pier 45 at Fisherman's Wharf: over 300 mechanical games, coin-operated pianos and fortune tellers; the collection began at the Cliff House in 1933 and later moved to the pier. Entry is free — you only pay per play with 25–50 cent coins, so bring change. Stars of the collection include Laffing Sal, the cackling animatronic, and vintage mechanical orchestras.
Highlights
- Free entry, pay per play
- Laffing Sal and mechanical orchestras
- 300 machines from the 1930s onward
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 20:00 |
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