Location: San Rafael
Top Things to do in San Rafael
Things to do in San Rafael, California (CA): The Best Museums
San Rafael (/ˌsæn rəˈfɛl/ SAN rə-FEL; Spanish pronunciation: [san rafaˈel] "Saint Raphael") is a city and the county seat of Marin County, California, United States. The city is located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2010 census the city's population is 57,713.
Restaurants in San Rafael
1. Art Works Downtown
2. Museum of International Propaganda
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 13stateswest - Richmond, United States
I went with my 22 year old daughter, and she probably got tired of me saying "I remember that!" Ok, I'm not old enough for all the Nazi propaganda, but the Chinese, Soviet, Cuban, & Iranian stuff was familiar enough. And the placards at each piece were very interesting as they pointed out major themes, or small nuances that really enhanced understanding. It's looks tiny at first - I thought a 25 minute visit tops... but we spend a good hour and felt we cut it short! And that was before we got to conversing with Tom Areton, one of the creators of the museum with his wife LIlka. He was very nice, and made the place even more special as he gave us more information on the pieces, and his personal life behind the Iron Curtain. And the 22 year old? She liked it as much as I did!
3. Spider Murphys
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Established in 1996, Spider Murphys is recognized as having some of the worlds most renowned tattoo artists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Aside from professionally adding art to bodies on a daily basis, Spider Murphys have had their original pieces of hand painted tattoo flash published in numerous books, magazines and limited edition prints. These paintings are on display inside the shop and many of those designs on display are from both of their highly celebrated books- "Spider Murphys Tattoo Flash" & "Spider Murphys Tattoo Flash Vol 2" which besides adorning the walls of tattoo shops across the world were also featured at the MOMA bookstore in New York. They have prints and books available to purchase. Its worth a visit just to see these pieces of timeless tattoo art, which will take you on a journey back in time. A true tribute to the early 1930's and the beginnings of classic American tattooing.
4. Marin Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By Fotobag - San Rafael, United States
Even though I was born and raised in Marin, live near the Marin Civic Center now, it is always a marvel to visit for business or pleasure with my camera. Miss the cafeteria. Outdoor patio on the 4th floor delightful.
5. Falkirk Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
Falkirk Cultural Center is a lovely turn-of-the-19th century estate that is now owned by the City of San Rafael and is the site of children's events, weddings, and community gatherings. Falkirk has six demonstration gardens and three galleries rooms that rotate every few months. There's always something new at Falkirk!!
6. Routes Gallery
Gallery and gift shop specializing in Buddhist and Hindu sculpture, Asian art and decor. Largest selection of Buddha statues in the bay area. Our mission is to bring you the rare, the unusual and the extraordinary to your garden and home. We aspire to feature objects that reflect a sacred style, the wonder and simple beauty of life in balance with nature. We invite you to come discover with us the subtle beauty and grace of Asian artistry and decor. With a passion for the cultural arts of the area, we hope to be able to share some of its beauty and aesthetic value with you.
7. Marin Society of Artists
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
8. Istanbul Rug
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Marin History Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
