de Young Museum General Admission Ticket

4.2 (106 reviews) 2–4 hours

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About this activity

Explore one of San Francisco’s most distinguished art collections at the de Young Museum, situated in lovely Golden Gate Park. Wander through the museum’s spectacular permanent displays of paintings, sculpture and artifacts from the Americas, Africa and Oceania, and upgrade to include the audio tour and access to the top-tier Special Exhibitions. Head up to the Hamon Observation Tower to admire stunning views of San Francisco, Marin Headlands and the Golden Gate Bridge! You can also enter the Legion of Honor Museum with this ticket at no extra cost!

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At a glance

Duration: 2–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–9
Operated by: Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

Ages: Children (0–5 years) · Youth (6–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission to the De Young Museum
Included: Same day admission to the Legion of Honor

Not included

Not included: Special exhibitions or audio tours (unless selected at time of booking)
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

de Young Museum

3 hours Admission included

Exploring the museum at your leisure, marvel at important American paintings, sculptures and decorative objects from the 17th century to the present, as well as fascinating pottery, woodcarvings and other decorative objects from South America, Africa and New Zealand.

Recharge at the de Young Café, offering views of the museum’s sculpture garden and menu items tied to the themes of current Special Exhibitions. Browse the intriguing selection of publications, home goods, toys and crafts at the museum’s stores, and don’t miss the views of the Marin Headlands from the 144-foot-tall (44-meter) Hamon Observation Tower.

Enhance your de Young Museum experience with the fascinating audio tour, suitable for both adults and children. Or you can choose to upgrade admission to the Special Exhibitions. Past exhibitions have showcased masterpieces by Picasso and Van Gogh, provocative costumes by designer Jean Paul Gaultier and priceless ancient Egyptian artifacts from the tomb of King Tut.
Legion of Honor

2 hours Admission included

This ticket also provides free same-day General Admission to the Legion of Honor Museum

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

de Young Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, Golden Gate Park, 94118, San Francisco, United States See on map

End point

de Young Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, Golden Gate Park, 94118, San Francisco, United States See on map

Using your ticket

-Please enter the museum through the east side (near the pond), and head to the Admissions counter.

-Voucher is good for same-day general admission to the Legion of Honor

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Standard-size backpacks and strollers allowed. Bags larger than 8"h x 8"w x 5"d must be carried by hand. Other items may be required to check. Some exhibitions have restricted stroller access
Wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs may be borrowed from the Information Desks on a first-come-first–served basis
No smoking in the museum or the park by city ordinance
Please silence cell phones and pagers while in the galleries
Still photography is permitted in the permanent galleries but no video, tripods, or flash photography
Sketching is permitted for individuals with pencil on a small (9” x 12” or smaller) hand-held pad in the permanent collection only