De Young Fine Arts Museum

4.6$$· Moderate

Explore American fine art and textile masterpieces in Golden Gate Park.

Address

50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
san francisco, CA 94118

Opening hours

Sunday	9:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Tuesday	9:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Wednesday	9:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Thursday	9:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Friday	9:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM – 5:15 PM

Entry fees

Adults	$15.00
Kids	$0.00
Seniors	$12.00

Discounted entry for Students with valid ID. Free General Admission Saturdays For Bay Area Residents. Bank of America Cardholders receive free admission on the first weekend of each month. Visitors receive free general admission on the first Tuesday of each month. All visitors receiving Medi-Cal and food assistance (SNAP benefits) are offered free general admission.

Located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum showcases an extensive collection of American art, textiles, and historic artifacts. Its iconic copper-clad structure features the 144-foot Hamon Observation Tower, providing dramatic 360-degree views of the city and park. Visitors can explore rotating special exhibitions alongside permanent galleries highlighting art from Africa, Oceania, and the Americas.

Quick tip: Head up to the 144-foot Hamon Observation Tower for sweeping panoramic views of San Francisco and Golden Gate Park.

Expert notes

Docent-led tours are organized at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm, they are included in the ticket price but visitors need to sign up for them. De Young Tower on the 7th floor offers great views of the surrounding. The Three Gems building at the Barbro Osher Sculpture Garden is a must-visit.

Features

Art Gallery
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Private Events
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Wheelchair Accessible

Special occasion reservations

Email rentalevents@famsf.org for renting out space for private events.

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