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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 6: Musee Mecanique

What other museum allows you to play with the collection? The coin-operated amusements of the Musee Mecanique, now at Pier 45, had a long history in western San Francisco.
Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast - Feb 7, 2013

Outside Lands Podcast Episode 6: Musee Mecanique Outside Lands Podcast Episode 6: Musee Mecanique

(above) Musee Mecanique, circa 1975, 1975

A view from the Cliff House observation level of the Musee Mecanique, one the upper level a sign points to the display of models of the California Missions
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