Tourist Attraction · Mission District · San Francisco
824 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Paxton Gate is a Victorian-inspired cabinet of curiosities located in the Mission District, blending natural history, science, and art. The shop features walls lined with ethically sourced taxidermy, insect displays, fossils, and rare minerals, complemented by a lush back room dedicated to exotic plants and gardening supplies. Visitors can also participate in interactive workshops such as insect pinning, making it a unique destination for collectors and explorers.

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Paxton Gate is a Victorian-inspired cabinet of curiosities filled with ethically sourced taxidermy, rare fossils, and exotic plants.
Paxton Gate is located at 824 Valencia Street in the Mission District.
The shop offers taxidermy, insect displays, skulls, bones, crystals, botanical curiosities, and unique home decor.