Private Immersive History Tours California Migration Museum

In these curated tours, staff from the California Migration Museum will take you on an innovative audio walk through a slice of migration history in San Francisco. You'll use the Museum's FREE app, (a

In these curated tours, staff from the California Migration Museum will take you on an innovative audio walk through a slice of migration history in San Francisco. You'll use the Museum's FREE app, (available to download at www.calmigration.org), but also get an opportunity to dive deeper into the research and behind-the-scenes process that created the tours. In Chinatown, Look Up takes us right into theaftermath of the 1906 earthquake. Can the community save Chinatown from being permanently erased? In 'At Home in the Castro?', we hear from a gay pioneer who watched the neighborhood transform into a queer homeland. And in the Mission, Coffee Country tells the story of how the neighborhood sheltered refugees from El Salvador’s civil war in the 1980s – but now finds itself under siege. Each 40 minute tours (the 3 separate tours can be combined) uses music, archive and augmented reality and pop-up installations to create an immersive, multi-sensory walk through history.

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Location: San Francisco

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Q&A

Q: Are there any age limits for these tours? Can kids participate?

A: There's no strict age limit! Kids are definitely welcome, especially since the tours are designed to be engaging and educational. The historical content might go over younger children's heads a bit, but the immersive elements, like augmented reality and music, can keep them entertained. Just be sure to download the app beforehand!

Q: If the weather is bad, do these tours get canceled?

A: The tours generally run rain or shine, but if the weather is extremely severe, they might reschedule. Just check the forecast and have a backup plan. You can usually reschedule through the app without any issues, so don’t stress too much!

Q: How much walking is involved? Any tips on what to wear?

A: You'll be walking for about 40 minutes, so comfy shoes are a must! I'd recommend wearing layers since San Francisco weather can be unpredictable. Check the app and plan to wear something that allows you to move easily, especially if you want to hop into any pop-up installations.

Discussions

Just did the Chinatown tour at the California Migration Museum!

OMG, I just finished the 'Look Up' tour in Chinatown and it was amazing! The augmented reality features were super cool, and learning about the 1906 earthquake was eye-opening. Plus, the music really set the mood. I highly recommend it as a gift for history buffs or anyone who loves San Francisco. It’s so unique! Can’t wait to try the Castro one next.

Thinking of gifting the tours. Any thoughts?

I'm thinking of getting these history tours for my brother's birthday. He loves anything related to San Francisco, especially its history. I’ve heard the app is pretty user-friendly, and the tours sound so immersive! Do you think it’s suitable for someone who's not super active? I’d love to hear some experiences!