Cartoon Art Museum, Art museum in Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, United States
The Cartoon Art Museum is an art museum in San Francisco that displays original creations, featuring works from comic strips, graphic novels, and animation films. The collection includes sketches, illustrations, and prints spanning multiple decades and various styles of drawn storytelling.
The museum opened in 1984 and was founded to preserve the history of comics and animation. Since then, it has grown to become an important institution for understanding these art forms.
The museum reflects how comics and animation shape everyday visual culture, hosting regular gatherings where established artists meet people interested in learning the craft. These events bring together communities of people who share a passion for drawn storytelling.
The location is on Beach Street and open daily except Wednesdays, so check ahead for any seasonal variations in hours. Coming early gives you more time to explore, especially when rotating exhibitions are on display.
The museum focuses on displaying lesser-known and experimental works from the cartoon industry, not just famous pieces. This attention to overlooked artists and styles makes it a place where visitors find creations they would not see elsewhere.
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