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Alcatraz Day Tour & SF MoMA Admission
Highlights
- Explore the windswept island of Alcatraz and learn about its layered history
- Explore the seven floors housing more than 33,000 works of art permanent and rotating exhibits
- Attend a free public tour at the museum
Overview
Step back in time during the Alcatraz Island Day Tour and experience the legendary Island that has been a Civil War fort, a military prison and one of the most notorious Federal penitentiaries in US history. Visitors will be able to explore the windswept island and learn about its layered history through outdoor interpretive signs, a Discovery Guide island map, and exhibits.
Later, explore SFMoMA which houses more than 33,000 modern and contemporary and contemporary artworks and rotating exhibitions on view. Visit works of art on seven floors to see paintings, sculptures, photography, architecture, design, and media created by masters. Plus, with two restaurants and a cafe, it’s easy to take a break to regain some extra energy.
Inclusions
Alcatraz Day Tour
- Round-trip ferry service to Alcatraz Island and
- admission to the Alcatraz Cellhouse
- the award-winning “Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour (Cellhouse Audio Tour.)
- Admission to a new permanent exhibit “The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States." The exhibit examines Alcatraz Island as a military prison and federal penitentiary within the context of incarceration in the U.S. where currently 2.3 million people are behind bars, more than any other country in the world.
- Access to outdoor historic spaces such as Eagle Plaza, the Recreation Yard, the Sallyport, and the Rose Garden
- Access to the New Industries Building, which includes a fascinating exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the influential Occupation of Alcatraz by Indians of All Tribes
SF MoMA Admission
- Entry to San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
SF MoMA Admission
- Special Exhibitions
Essential Info
Attractions in this package can be booked for separate days
Alcatraz Day Tour
- Please note the roads and walkways on Alcatraz are steep. The distance from the dock to the Cellhouse is approximately 1/4 mile (.4km) and the elevation change is 130 feet (40 meters), the equivalent of walking up a 13-story building. The roads and walkways are wide with several places to stop along the way to rest and take in the breathtaking views. Comfortable athletic or walking shoes are strongly recommended. If you have mobility concerns, please see our Sustainable Easy Access Transport (S.E.A.T.) Tram information.
- There is no food service offered on the ferry and consumption of food is prohibited on the Island.
SF MoMA Admission
- Wheelchair accessible.
- Everyone needs a ticket for entry, even members and those 18 and under — who always get in free.
- SFMOMA is just steps from Union Square, Yerba Buena Gardens, downtown hotels, the Moscone Center, public transportation, and numerous parking garages.
- Limited bicycle parking is available on-site.
- Vouchers cannot be combined with other offers or discount programs.
- Vouchers can be redeemed at the Ticketing Desk on the 2nd floor.
Where to Meet
Departure Point/Entrance
Alcatraz Day Tour
Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing
Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing is the launch site to Alcatraz Island. All visitors must wear a proper face covering while in the boarding queue at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing and while aboard Alcatraz City Cruises' ferries.
Alcatraz Landing includes the Ticketbooth and waiting and boarding areas, all of which are accessible. Accessible bathrooms are found at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing and on all Alcatraz City Cruises vessels.
Please note: there are no wheelchairs available for loan either at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing or on Alcatraz Island.
SF MoMA Admission
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art – 151 Third St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Departure Time
Alcatraz Day Tour
Winter Schedule: October 10, 2022 - March 12, 2023
8:40 AM - 1:35 PM Daily
Each ferry ride, the departure to Alcatraz Island from San Francisco and the return ferry to Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing from the Island, takes about fifteen (15) minutes. You can stay on Alcatraz Island as long as you like, but please plan for three (3) hours to enjoy the Cellhouse Audio Tour, view the exhibit, and explore the Island. It is recommended that you arrive at least forty-five (45) minutes prior to your departure time. For more information visit the Departure and Return schedules.
SF MoMA Admission
Monday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
