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de Young Museum
Art Museum
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Travel + Leisure and SF Weekly
"best traveling exhibits and the observation tower odds the best view"(10 Tips)
"Top floor observation deck is a great view of SF, and is free!"(7 Tips)
"Free admission and one of the best panoramic views of SF!"(6 Tips)
"Bulgari exhibit In the 2nd floor special exhibition space."(8 Tips)
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Wilson Favre-DelerueApril 12, 2016Herzog & De Meuron masterpiece, a stark monolithic yet gorgeous contrast to the surrounding greenery. Lines for special shows can be insane and parking is a b£&@h but well worth the visit.
Upvoted Mar 24
Luke BornheimerApril 7, 2016Supposedly, the museum is free to enter after 4:30pm (45 minutes before it closes). If you want to save on admission, or you're nearby around 5pm and want to check out the de Young, swing by for free!
Travel + LeisureJuly 30, 2012From the museum’s copper-clad torqued tower, you can see the Transamerica Pyramid, Sutro Tower, and the top of the Golden Gate Bridge. The tower’s café serves food sourced within a 150-mile radius.Upvoted Feb 18
Buy the individual or dual membership! It’s so worth it! You get access to legion of honor and de young bring guests for free, and it’s only about $120 per year. One of the best museums in SF!
Upvoted Feb 24
Tom CoatesApril 4, 2018Absolutely stunning space with a number of different collections. Best to visit when there’s a particular exhibition though as they can be more interesting than their core stuff.
Diana ArzJune 19, 2016Get a membership if you live in the area. The museum always have various exhibitions, and you can invite a friend every time, so it pays off in a couple of visits.
The cafeteria has a beautiful patio. They have have delicious sandwiches and adult beverages such as beer and champagne. Perfect for art-going meal.
If you live in SF its well worth it to join ArtPoint. You get free access to the museum plus a bunch of events where you can hang out with other young people who appreciate the arts- Scottie MilagroNovember 17, 2014While their permanent collection is a little lack luster, I still love this museum. They have the best traveling exhibits and the observation tower odds the best view in the entire city (and free!)
Laurie DalzellJuly 17, 2017Amazing Summer of Love exhibit. I was born in '69, and seeing this exhibit gave me a cool sense of what my parents must have been up to when they were young.
DailyCandyFebruary 25, 2014Houses an extensive collection of ancient American & Native American art as well as a 144-foot observation tower showcasing views of the park’s treetops, the Golden Gate Bridge, & the Marin headlands.- Fodor's TravelAugust 31, 2017Visitors can ascend the museum's 144-foot-high tower to admire San Francisco views from the observation room, free of charge. Read more
Friday Night Brazilian Carnival very cool! Free good quality show, mask art crafting activity for kids, drinks ... well organized and people were really enjoying themselves!
Jacqueline L.March 11, 2013Bags must be carried in hand, because shoulders and backs are evidently prone to random and exaggerated movement under control of the supernatural. If you're an amputee, you're screwed.- K JJune 29, 2015Great Exhibitions and Location. Awesome building with observation tower. Cool Friday night events. Don't forget to see the sculpture garden and café.
CristinaJune 29, 2016Very beautiful structures especially at the Tea Garden. Plus they have a little cart where they sell hot cocoa. Its really good! Recomended!
KarenApril 30, 2018My favorite work of art in this museum is found practically upon entering the museum. It's the painting of Superman. Love it!
For a less stuffy tour, check out #MuseumHack. Use promo code JULIAN for $5 off. TIL: The attached 🌈🌈 painting on the second floor was torn in half. Kneel down to see where.
Kevin ParkAugust 31, 2013First time here and there was a Free Jazz night. Awesome venue. Would recommend checking this place out, native to SF or not.
Ina LiMarch 16, 2015Now showing master pieces from Scotland, really worth visiting. Also they host a large collection of African, Mesoamerican, Pacific art on upper level
Frank SouzaSeptember 6, 2015Going up to the top of the tower is a fantastic park view and you do not have to buy a ticket for the museum to go. :)
Maria NelsonJanuary 23, 2017Gorgeous! Amazing collections, stellar views. Student ticket for $6 is such a steal!
Caution: this museum is a lot bigger than it looks. Allow 4-5 hours if you want to see a special exhibition as well as the regular galleries.
Kara LynaeSeptember 11, 2013A must see exhibit, Diebenkorn The Berkeley Years! The way he layered and outlined paint brought abstract landscape to a new modern. See it soon before it ends!
KahWee TengMay 23, 2016The best part of the museum might be the overlook on the top floor. You can such a great view of the surrounding.
Lindsay KrellApril 21, 2013Go to the top for the view. Also- the docent tours are excellent and free with entry to the museum.
Jinnie LNovember 2, 2014great view from the top floor :) variety of works n arts♥ lots to see here! check out the gift shop on ur way out
The permanent collection is meh, but they consistently get great touring exhibitions. See the art world one exhibit at a time without leaving SF.
Vivian WangSeptember 1, 2016Beautiful architecture. Be sure to go to the back (behind the outdoor cafe) and check out the outdoor exhibitions
Tanya MenendezOctober 15, 2017Go to the observatory tower, awesome panoramic views. The garden has a good meditation room in the back :)
PeterJuly 30, 2014Check out the observation tower at the *end* of your visit -- it will pull all of the disparate places you've been into one cohesive pictures.
Having been here now a handful of times, it never gets old. Make a day of it if you're attending for the first time, and don't forget to head over to the Legion of Honor as part of your ticket for the Read more
Natasha NoMarch 14, 2016Um dos melhores museus de SF. Projetado por Herzog & DeMeuron. 3ª a Dom 9:30-17:15. Open Late Fridays (April 15–November 25, 2016) 9:30 am to 8:45 pm Entrada $10, audiotour $8
Tablet HotelsFebruary 26, 2013The vista from the ninth-floor observation tower is almost artwork in itself, as is the renovated, copper-clad building, which was refurbished after an earthquake in 1989.- Kursad AlbayraktarogluFebruary 3, 2020Truly fascinating museum and great architecture - a must visit when you are around the Golden Gate Park.
Daniel KijnerNovember 13, 2013Bvlgari exhibit actually displayed in November 2013. Single donation beyond tax deductible let you see the actual naim exhibits and more... $60 versus $46 fir two guests. Plus doing good!- They have excellent exhibits like Olmec exhibit. Who doesn’t want to see 3000lbs statue heads?
Ashley SpearsDecember 21, 2015I know everyone has already left this tip but you CANNOT beat the view at the top of the tower
TAKEENIA GMarch 14, 2015I really enjoyed key pieces. The exhibits are impressive. Was disappointed that I bought a City Pass booklet but the Museum wanted an additional $14 for the featured exhibit! No Bueno.
JasonFebruary 12, 2017While the permanent gallery may not be amazing, the observation deck is almost worth the price of admission.- Kristina SchneiderSeptember 30, 2014If you visit one museum in SF, it should be this one. Don’t forget to climb up the tower for nice views.
An interesting and eclectic collection of art and artifacts.
Tim BushJuly 23, 2017Great gallery in the heart of Golden Gate Park. Go check out the Summer of Love Exhibition while it's still showing.
Kyle MeyerNovember 28, 2013With the SF MOMA out of commission for a few years this is the best large art museum available. Check it out while you're exploring Golden Gate Park.- Emilio MartínezDecember 30, 2014Love, love, love the building's architecture! Plus, Golden Gate Park is always nice for a walk
Jean-Michel HoffmanSeptember 20, 2014You have to checkout the James Turrel skyscape in the sculpture garden. It's incredible! No need to pay admission either.- Ken BaldwinMarch 31, 2014depending on what exhibits are there you should check out the deyoung.. they have cool costume exhibits like the Gaultier thing launched there.
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de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr (at John F Kennedy Dr)
San Francisco, CA 94118
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San Francisco, CA 94118
United States
At: Golden Gate Park
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- 9:30 AM–5:15 PM
(415) 750-3600
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