De Young Museum

Architecture • San Francisco, California United States

Located in the Golden Gate Park, this long-operating museum (opened in 1895) offers its visitors a look at great collections of art. It is one of the two fine arts museums in San Francisco and was founded by newspaperman M. H. de Young.

From modern paintings and sculptures to ancient American pottery, this museum is sure to provide fun for an entire afternoon - even though it is relatively small, it may take about three hours or more to see all the exhibits. The building of the museum is very modern, with the entirety of the premises accessible on a wheelchair. There is also a Japanese garden next to it.

When visiting, do not miss the museum's observatory tower – it offers a great view of the city and it is accessible without an extra charge. | If you travel on a budget, you will probably want to avoid the museum's café, which is a bit pricey. So is parking near the museum, so if you can, try to find a parking spot in one of the nearby streets or take a bus.

There is free entry on the first Tuesday of every month as well as for people with membership. There are also various lectures, guided tours and symposia hosted at the museum, for more information, check the museum's website.


Tours for De Young Museum

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything De Young Museum has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

Hidden Stairways of San Francisco in San Francisco, California $35 Tour Provided by Viator

Hidden Stairways of San Francisco

San Francisco, California United States

Please note: this walk is not at all strenuous. Obviously there's some stairs but this is done at a leisurely pace and suitable for almost everyone.

This breathtaking 2 mile walking tour of San Francisco's hidden stairways is the #1 rated Airbnb Experience in the Bay Area. See gorgeous mosaic tiled steps and hear the stories behind them, then take in stunning 360° views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park and downtown San Francisco. You'll also discover beautiful neighborhoods and gardens that tourists rarely see...you might even go home with a succulent!
I'll provide commentary, context and some history along the way.

Generally SF is dry May-October. There can be fog in the summertime, mostly in the morning. Temps rarely above 70F (21C) or below 50F (10C). Rain may cancel.

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Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket in San Francisco, California $20 Tour Provided by Viator

Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket

San Francisco, California United States

Perched on the headlands above the Golden Gate Bridge is the California Palace of the Legion of Honor. This unique art museum is one of San Francisco’s greatest treasures, and its spectacular setting is made even more dramatic by the impressive French neoclassical building. Explore an extensive collection of European paintings and sculptures, ancient Mediterranean art and the largest collection of works on paper in the American West, and upgrade to enjoy the audio tour or gain entrance to the fascinating Special Exhibits. You can also enter the Young Museum with this ticket at no extra cost!

San Francisco: Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour & SF Hop-on Hop-off Tour in San Francisco, California $169 Tour Provided by Viator

San Francisco: Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour & SF Hop-on Hop-off Tour

San Francisco, California United States

Save 15% when you bundle these two iconic experiences. Explore San Francisco at your own pace with our flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours.

During your Wine Country experience, you’ll visit a variety of winery estates from organic boutique wineries to famous mainstream wineries.

Many of the wineries that will be visited are some of the oldest wine making families wine in the Napa and Sonoma Valley. You’ll learn of their family histories and first beginnings in California’s most famous Wine Country. Along with your exclusive wine tastings, you’ll learn about grape growing, and the natural farming methods, which combine traditional and modern wine making techniques.

Each winery will include a flight of 3-5 tastings!

During a lunch break, we’ll make a stop at Downtown Sonoma Square where you will enjoy leisure time to explore. The destination affords a wonderful variety of eclectic dining options and one-of-a-kind boutique shops and local art galleries.

de Young Museum General Admission Ticket in San Francisco, California $20 Tour Provided by Viator

de Young Museum General Admission Ticket

San Francisco, California United States

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!

Bus & Boat Adventure in San Francisco, California $100 Tour Provided by Viator

Bus & Boat Adventure

San Francisco, California United States

Unlimited Hop on Hop off usage for 2 days

16 stops on the Official City tour

See all major sites in San Francisco

1-hour cruise of the Bay area and around Alcatraz island

Explore the city at your leisure

Major highlights: Golden Gate bridge, Golden Gate Park, Alcatraz island, Downtown, Fisherman's wharf and much more.

San Francisco Explorer Pass: Save up to 50% on 2 to 5 Attractions in San Francisco, California $69 Tour Provided by Viator

San Francisco Explorer Pass: Save up to 50% on 2 to 5 Attractions

San Francisco, California United States

Enjoy great savings on some of San Francisco's best-known attractions with Go City. The San Francisco Explorer Pass let's you select 2, 3, 4 or 5 things to do in San Francisco from a list of over 25 museums, cruises and other activities, and enjoy them within a 60-day period from first use. With Go City you'll experience the Bay area in your own terms. Simply save your pass on your mobile device (available as your 'ticket' after purchase), and go – no voucher redemption required! Hop on a Big Bus tour of the city, take a cruise around Alcatraz, visit the California Academy of Sciences, and much more - the choice is yours!

Bus and Bike Adventure: 1 Day Hop On Hop Off + 1 Day Bike Rental in San Francisco, California $100 Tour Provided by Viator

Bus and Bike Adventure: 1 Day Hop On Hop Off + 1 Day Bike Rental

San Francisco, California United States

Join this ultimate bus and bike adventure! This is the best way to see San Francisco's most popular sights by bike and from the top of a Double Decker Bus.

San Francisco Pass: Save up to 50% - Includes Big Bus Tours in San Francisco, California $89 Tour Provided by Viator

San Francisco Pass: Save up to 50% - Includes Big Bus Tours

San Francisco, California United States

See San Francisco your own way with Go City's San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass. Do as much or as little sightseeing as you like over the course of 1, 2, 3 or 5 consecutive days, while saving precious vacation dollars. With Go City you'll save far more compared to buying individual attraction tickets. Enjoy admission to as many as 25+ attractions and tours, including Madame Tussuads, California Academy of Sciences, SFMoMA, and more - all one easy-to-use one digital pass. Simply save your pass (available as your 'ticket' after purchase) on your mobile device and show it at the gate or ticket office for admission.