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GLBT Historical Society

American non-profit LGBT historical society. GLBT Historical Society stands in San Francisco. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1985.

Photo: GKoskovich, CC BY-SA 3.0
Where
In San Francisco
528 places to stay
Open since
1985
Wikipedia readers
6.2K
a year · #2,982 of 7,770
In brief

A museum inside San Francisco

You can stay in San Francisco

GLBT Historical Society is inside San Francisco, which has 528 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

A day trip from San Jose

San Jose is about 47 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓

Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct and Nov

April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 62–70°. When to go ↓

An airport 10 miles away

San Francisco (SFO) has airline service, about 10 miles from GLBT Historical Society.

Established in 1985

GLBT Historical Society dates from 1985. About ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

The climate here

Every month near GLBT Historical Society is set out below.

Jan57° / 45°
Feb59° / 46°
Mar61° / 47°
Apr62° / 48°
May64° / 51°
Jun67° / 52°
Jul67° / 54°
Aug69° / 55°
Sep70° / 55°
Oct68° / 53°
Nov62° / 49°
Dec57° / 45°
Typical highs and lows in Daly City. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Daly City. Daly City’s full climate →
About

GLBT Historical Society

The GLBT Historical Society (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society) (formerly Gay and Lesbian Historical Society of Northern California; San Francisco Bay Area Gay and Lesbian Historical Society) maintains an extensive collection of archival materials, artifacts and graphic arts relating to LGBTQ history in the United States, with a focus on the LGBTQ communities of San Francisco and Northern California.

Type
Museum
Established
1985
Wikipedia readers
6.2K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Staying near GLBT Historical Society

To stay close, try San Francisco (528) and Oakland (89).

GLBT Historical Society12345678San Francisco528Oakland89South San Francisco36Berkeley30Daly City10San Bruno16Sausalito10Burlingame17Alcatraz Federal PenitentiaryChase CenterOracle ParkPresidio of San FranciscoLombard StreetUSS HornetCow PalaceCoit Tower5 mi
GLBT Historical Society12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary
  2. 2Chase Center
  3. 3Oracle Park
  4. 4Presidio of San Francisco
  5. 5Lombard Street
  6. 6USS Hornet
  7. 7Cow Palace
  8. 8Coit Tower
In town

San Francisco

528 places to stay · 426 hotels · 24 motels · 37 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 27 hostels · 6 campgrounds · 3 RV parks

You’re already here.

826,079 people

15 min drive

Oakland

89 places to stay · 56 hotels · 22 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds

440,838 people

12 mi east of GLBT Historical Society

10 min drive

South San Francisco

36 places to stay · 32 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park

64,941 people

8 mi southeast of GLBT Historical Society

15 min drive

Berkeley

30 places to stay · 24 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel

121,911 people

10 mi northeast of GLBT Historical Society

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom GLBT Historical SocietyDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
San Franciscoin town—528 426 hotels · 24 motels · 37 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 27 hostels · 6 campgrounds · 3 RV parks826,079$1,395KD
Oakland12 mi east15 min89 56 hotels · 22 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds440,838$930KD−
South San Francisco8 mi southeast10 min36 32 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park64,941$1,189KC
Berkeley10 mi northeast15 min30 24 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel121,911$1,414KD−
Daly City4 mi south5 min10 5 hotels · 3 motels · 1 hostel · 1 RV park101,261$1,115KC
San Bruno9 mi south15 min16 14 hotels · 1 campground · 1 RV park42,305$1,208KC
Sausalito7 mi northwest10 min10 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds7,019$1,895KB−
Burlingame12 mi south20 min17 17 hotels31,929$2,000KC

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

SFOSan Francisco · major hub10 mi
OAKOakland San Francisco Bay · major hub12 mi
SQLSan Carlos20 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from GLBT Historical Society’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Make a day of it near GLBT Historical Society

Also within 8 miles are these.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary: druchoy, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Chase Center: Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Oracle Park: User Coasttocoast on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Presidio of San Francisco: Robert Campbell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lombard Street: The original uploader was Y6y6y6 at English Wikipedia., Public domain · USS Hornet: kitmasterbloke, CC BY 2.0 · Cow Palace: Dante Alighieri , CC BY-SA 3.0 · Coit Tower: Chris6d, CC BY-SA 4.0

Common questions

Planning a visit to GLBT Historical Society

Is GLBT Historical Society in San Francisco?

Yes. It’s inside San Francisco, CA.

When is the best time to visit GLBT Historical Society?

April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, with highs of 62–70°.

How far is GLBT Historical Society from San Jose and Stockton?

About 47 miles southeast of San Jose and about 63 miles east of Stockton, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to GLBT Historical Society?

San Francisco (SFO), about 10 miles away.

Where should I stay near GLBT Historical Society?

San Francisco (in town, 528 places to stay), Oakland (12 mi, 89 places to stay) and South San Francisco (8 mi, 36 places to stay).

From locals

Advice from San Francisco

People in San Francisco have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.