de Young Museum Admission Ticket, San Francisco

KTLY748459
Non-refundable
This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

Spend time in San Francisco's main fine arts museum with general admission to the de Young, set inside Golden Gate Park. Walk the galleries at your own pace, from American paintings to art from Africa and Oceania, and wander the sculpture garden. You can also join one of the museum's free guided tours while you're there. Your ticket covers same-day admission to the Legion of Honor as well, so you get two museums in one visit.

Highlights

  • Wander the museum's sculpture garden at your own pace
  • See the permanent collection, from American art to African and Oceanic works
  • Use the same ticket for same-day entry to the Legion of Honor
  • Ride up the twisting copper tower to the free observation level for views across the park and city
  • See the distinctive copper-clad building, left to weather into its green patina

Places You Will Visit

Included / Excluded

  • General admission to the de Young Museum

Weather in San Francisco

Today 61°F16°C 55°F13°C Rain 43%
Today 66°F19°C 51°F10°C Rain 2%
Tomorrow 71°F21°C 50°F10°C Rain 0%
Sun, Oct 25 71°F22°C 57°F14°C Rain 0%
Mon, Oct 26 64°F18°C 56°F14°C Rain 1%
Tue, Oct 27 63°F17°C 56°F13°C Rain 1%
Wed, Oct 28 63°F17°C 54°F12°C Rain 3%

Local time 11:08 PM, UTC-07:00

Available Days / Times

  • Monday
  • Tuesday : All day
  • Wednesday : All day
  • Thursday : All day
  • Friday : All day
  • Saturday : All day
  • Sunday : All day

Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

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FAQs

Is the observation tower included with admission?
The viewing level at the top of the twisting tower is free, so you can take in the views across Golden Gate Park and the city even without a gallery ticket.
What kind of art will I see at the de Young?
The collection focuses on American art from the 17th century on, with strong holdings in art from Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, plus textiles and costume.
Are special exhibitions covered by general admission?
Major temporary exhibitions often require a separate, timed ticket, so it's worth checking what's on before you visit.
What else is near the museum in Golden Gate Park?
The Japanese Tea Garden and the California Academy of Sciences are both a short walk away, and the botanical garden is nearby too.

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