History
This is a brand new tour, designed to share as much history connected to the Armory in 90 minutes as we possibly can. There are treasures all over this building that we continue to discover everyday!
Specialties
Join us for our BRAND NEW unique and eclectic historical tour! Great for all ages, each space shares beautiful historical photo galleries, upbeat tour guides, and 200,000 square feet and 105 years of history! The San Francisco Armory, built in 1914, is arguably the most memorable landmark in San Francisco's Mission District. A true architectural heirloom filled with historical treasures, The San Francisco Armory holds a rightful place on the National Park Service National Register of Historic Places. There is something for everyone on this tour. Come learn all of the amazing stories connected to the castle on the corner! Discover all of the history that San Francisco, the National Guard and The Armory share - from the Gold Rush, to The 1906 Earthquake, to Star Wars! On this 90-minute tour, we invite you to step back-in-time and experience the Armory first-hand through our specially curated historical tours. Come explore centuries of cultural innovation, the evolution of San Francisco's landscape, and the extraordinary stories of the San Francisco Armory as you ascend our marble staircases and walk the halls of history!