The American Bookbinders Museum — Local services in San Francisco

Showcasing some of the history of American bookbinding techniques and equipment, this museum is a fascinating place to visit. When I walked in for the first time, I had simply no idea how intricate and laborious the process of book binding used to be; I now recognize it for the unbelievable artistry that it was. The staff is warm, welcoming, and friendly, and truly go the extra mile to make tours through here entertaining and informative. If you have an interest in history, books, machinery, or even just half an hour to spend, I highly recommend a stop at The American...

Wow, absolutely spectacular museum!! Hands down my favorite museum in San Francisco, one of the best stops I made during this whole vacation. I really loved just how much material they had here, it was so full and in-depth, I couldn't believe how educational and interesting it was. And all the big machinery and equipment, complete with historical illustrations on the walls behind. Plus the interactive parts, the folding, the weaving. Wow, what a...

As a bibliophile, I was very interested in this niche museum when visiting SF.

The information contained inside is very interesting, but ultimately the museum is pretty small. There's also an office(?) behind a curtain, meaning loud phone conversations are happening constantly, not very museum-like.

The $15 entry fee was perhaps a little steep for what's actually included, especially as none of the hands-on exhibits were...