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The Beat Museum

Museum and Bookstore

North Beach, San Francisco

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The Beat Museum

7.1^/10

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"Beat Generation and the literature"(3 Tips)
"Loved it here :D Make sure you get a Jack Kerouac shirt!"(2 Tips)
"museum dedicated to the Beat Generation"(2 Tips)
"comprehensive collection of Beat memorabilia"(2 Tips)

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Sophie XuSeptember 26, 2018
Talk to the owner! He’s very knowledgeable about that era and amicable to make recommendations. Decent and very interesting collectibles. Make sure you check out their discount books.
NowgalJuly 4, 2014
I totally enjoyed this museum, was greeted as soon as I walked and everyone was so friendly offering lots of information. Really cool memorabilia and I had lots of fun looking at buying old records.
Tom FosgardNovember 11, 2016
This is a museum that will really speak to some people (like it did to me) but I'm not sure it is for everyone. It's small and a little grimy and rickety -- just like it ought to be. I was inspired.
Tom EvansApril 7, 2013
ON THE ROAD and HOWL changed my life. A must for anyone who loves the Beat Generation and the literature, art, and music of that time. And if you haven't experienced yet. GO and by On The Road. :-)
Jean TelferMay 21, 2013
Good introduction to an important time in american literature. Is a bit small or low key, kind of a museum on a budget but if you're a fan of the beats or just curious about them I think worth it.
CarolynAugust 23, 2011
A museum dedicated to the Beat Generation, which grew right here in North Beach. A fantastic collection of Beat memorabilia that will take you back to this important time in literary history.
Eli HickoxMay 28, 2019
Unique little museum. Great bookstore in the front with rare first editions for sale as well as cheap used books
Contemporary Jewish MuseumJuly 6, 2013
Home to a comprehensive collection of Beat memorabilia including Allen Ginsberg’s typewriter, Jack Kerouac’s plaid wool shirt, and a myriad of vintage copies of Beat literature.
Raven DorantesApril 27, 2012
Was never a huge Beat fan, but the tour is well worth it if one is interested in the literary and attendant social change in this movement. Fantastic!
Contemporary Jewish MuseumAugust 12, 2013
This place is full of treasures old and new, such as Allen’s typewriter, Jack’s jacket, and even the car used in the recent "On The Road" movie.
ArielNovember 8, 2014
Check out the rare signed books in foreign languages. Bukowski in Swedish!
Steve CollinsSeptember 1, 2017
The Beat Museum! Lots of books
Joao Veloso JrJanuary 16, 2017
Simple, to the point and made to beat you out
DesireeApril 19, 2015
Cool memorabilia and pop culture artifacts
Dora AlgarvioJune 16, 2014
I loved the documentary! Spend two hours in the museum.
Jussi HäyhäJanuary 7, 2016
More about the beatniks than u need to know.
Nancy AnnSeptember 1, 2014
It's a bit rinky dink & a little sad. But fun and interesting, Jack& Neil RIP.
Dominic NanniMarch 18, 2012
Loved it here :D Make sure you get a Jack Kerouac shirt!
Mike DesertNovember 14, 2010
Been here 5+ times
I miss the big used bookstore that was here, but they still have a bathtub full of used mysteries -3 for $5
Brandon FreelsMay 10, 2013
A little thin on relics for me.
StacyApril 15, 2015
$8 and didn't go into it.
Giselle Porto MaiaJune 24, 2010
if u r in SF, this is a must to do
Jared RousselDecember 16, 2016
Random. What even is this place? Should be a porn store instead. Maybe it was.
Reine GentozalaJanuary 9, 2016
Not worth going.
Fedrizzi Pier FedrizziApril 20, 2010
Always on the Road
Eduardo MesckJuly 24, 2013
Um dos lugares que eu Mais quería conhecer em Frisco!!
Priscilla BulnesMarch 9, 2016
Si eres fanático de los Beats es un imperdible.

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