Musée Mécanique (Pier 45)

Musée Mécanique, located at 55 Jefferson St on Fisherman's Wharf, houses a large, intact collection of coin-operated mechanical musical instruments, arcade machines, and novelty devices from the 20th century. The museum's vintage games, ornate machines, and neon signage are frequently photographed and shared on social media as nostalgic imagery. Those photos and short videos are commonly edited or captioned and circulated as meme content that references retro Americana and San Francisco tourism. The museum is open to the public and has been a long-standing Fisherman's Wharf attraction.