Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye — Attraction in San Francisco

Such great quality from a museum with completely free admission! The museum is rather small, encompassing a single floor with 2 or 3 subsections, but I managed to spend about 40 minutes in there. Eyes seem like a boring subject, but they make it interesting! Almost everything was interactive in some way and they have numerous artifacts on display, making it enjoyable and educational for both kids and adults. There was even an employee guiding a group of families when I visited.

The only downsides I can think of is the lack of bathrooms and one of the interactive buttons not functioning, but that is really nitpicky. You can find public bathrooms at Ghirardelli Square.

Overall, if you’re looking for something quick, new, and free to do in the area, stop by the Museum of...

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Museum of the Eye and meeting its highly knowledgeable and professional director. It was an enlightening experience from start to finish. The museum's curated exhibits seamlessly blended art, science, and history, offering a captivating exploration of the human eye. The interactive displays added an immersive and enjoyable element, making learning both educational and entertaining. The director's expertise and passion shone through, enhancing the entire visit. I highly recommend the Museum of the Eye to anyone interested in expanding their understanding of vision and its remarkable significance...

An excellent museum that includes exhibits on common eye structures and conditions. Ophthalmological instruments and artifacts are associated descriptions of their clinical indications and brief historical sweep in which they occurred in the history of the discipline. I missed the tour, which would have been an added bonus. There is extra gravitas when the facts are with the exhibits. I was impressed. Glaucoma, strabismus and retinal diseases were covered. Even there is a factoid about Peanuts' Lucy I could produce, but it was about St. Lucy, who lost her eyes and was martyred, adding a bit to the notion that...