The Beat Museum, Museum of Beat Generation in North Beach, San Francisco, United States.
The Beat Museum contains thousands of pieces of memorabilia, including original manuscripts, photographs, personal items, and first editions from Beat Generation writers.
Founded in Monterey in 2003, the museum moved to San Francisco in 2006, occupying the former Swiss American Hotel where Beat writers resided.
The museum presents artifacts from Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William Burroughs, highlighting their influence on literature and social movements.
The museum opens Thursday through Monday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, allowing visitors to explore the exhibits in approximately one hour.
The collection includes Neal Cassady's referee shirt from Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test and a 1949 Hudson car from the film On The Road.
Location: San Francisco
Inception: 2003
Address: 540 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133 94133
Opening Hours: Lunedì-Domenica 10:00-19:00; Martedì off; Mercoledì off
Website: http://kerouac.com
GPS coordinates: 37.79806,-122.40618
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:00
San Francisco brings together historical monuments and natural sites that reflect the city's unique history and geography. The Golden Gate Bridge, a 2,737-meter-long suspension bridge completed in 1937, is one of the region's most recognizable structures. Alcatraz Island, a former high-security federal prison operating from 1934 to 1963, is located in the bay and is visited by ferry. The Painted Ladies, seven Victorian houses built between 1892 and 1896, exemplify San Francisco’s characteristic residential architecture with their colorful facades facing Alamo Square Park. The city also includes Fisherman's Wharf, a historic port district developed from late 19th-century Italian fishing piers, and the Fillmore, a performance hall from the 1910s that contributed to the development of the West Coast music scene. Twin Peaks provide viewpoints at 928 feet (283 meters), while Lands End features rocky cliffs and hiking trails at the western tip of the peninsula. The Cable Cars, a mechanical transportation system operating since 1873, run on three lines through San Francisco's sloped streets.
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