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Musée Mécanique is a museum located at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, California, housing a large collection of antique coin-operated arcade machines, mechanical musical instruments, fortune tellers, and other vintage amusements. The museum was originally located at the Cliff House before relocating to Pier 45 at Fisherman's Wharf. Admission is free, and the antique machines are operated by visitors using quarters. The collection includes items dating from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century, including player pianos, mechanical dioramas, and early arcade games.
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Where exactly is the Musée Mécanique located in San Francisco?
The museum is located at Pier 45 in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood of San Francisco, California. It sits right along the waterfront, making it a highly popular stop for tourists visiting the bay area.
Is there an admission fee to enter the Musée Mécanique?
No, admission to the museum is completely free for all visitors. The antique machines are operated by inserting quarters or tokens, which directly power the vintage arcade games and mechanical instruments.
Who owns the collection of arcade machines at the Musée Mécanique?
The museum houses one of the world's largest privately owned collections of antique arcade machines. It was carefully curated and expanded by the late Ed Zelinsky, and his family continues to manage the collection today.
What kind of machines can I actually play at the Musée Mécanique?
You can play a wide variety of fully functional, century-old entertainment machines, including early nickelodeons, coin-operated mechanical fortune tellers, and vintage peep shows. They also feature classic mid-century arcade games like pinball and mechanical racing games.
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