Acting as a major cultural destination since 1895, the De Young Museum reopened in October 2005 in a facility designed by Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron and Fong & Chan Architects in San Francisco. The building is magnificent and from the observation tower you can get a great view of the park. It is open, airy and massive. It also has a perforated and embossed copper facade which goes very well with the greenery around the museum. The museum houses the world-renowned American Painting and Sculpture collection, dating from the 17th to the 20th Centuries. Primitive Art is highly represented with extraordinary pieces of Native American Art (from the ancient Teotihuacan City), African Art (statues and potteries) and Oceanic Art (shields, dance dress and masks). Admission is free the first Tuesday of each month.
Phone: (415) 750-3600
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr and J F Kennedy Prom
Closed now
- Wed 9:30 AM - 5:15 PM
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA 94118 ·2348.01 mi
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- Accessible
- Family friendly
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Booked time & tickets online. Great history experience. The artifacts are wonderfully preserved and displayed. Commentary was very informative. Great for all ages.
MoreThis is a world-class museum. You will find it in Golden Gate Park aud it has an impressive new structure. It is a big city museum with a grand mix of all sorts of treasures that were donated by local collectors. Come and find your favorites.
MoreThis museum features not only America/Western arts but arts in different parts of the world. Compared to other well-known art museums in the US, this museum is smaller so you can see the most in 2 hours.
MoreThis is a fantastic modern gallery, packed with a wide range of interesting and thought-provoking works of art. It is very spacious and well designed, with a natural flow between the rooms. The bathrooms were spotless. This museum sits in a wonderful parkland and is a joy to explore. The restaurant is also excellent, serving tasty food with really good portions. There is a viewing tower accessible by lift that provides amazing views of the city. Finally, big shout out to all the staff who clearly work hard to make this a wonderful place for tourists like me to visit. Thank you!
MoreFounded in 1895, de Young Museum in San Francisco is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. Located at 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, along with the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park, which was founded in 1924, de Young makes up the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco. Open from 9:30 to 5:15 Tuesday through Sunday, it showcases an extraordinary permanent collection of American art from the 17th century through the 21st century, featuring modern and contemporary art, photography, international textile and costumes and art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas. The 9th floor observation level of de Young's Hamon Tower offers breathtaking 360-degree views of San Francisco and the Pacific Ocean. Current exhibits include Art of Manga, Arts of Indigenous America, Rose B. Simpson, Art by Bay Area Artists, Leilah Babirye, Contemporary Painting in Papua, North Guinea, Andy Goldsworthy's Drawn Stone and James Turrell's Three Gems.
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