de Young Museum Admission Tickets, San Francisco

KTLY470651
Non-refundable
This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

Your ticket covers general admission to the de Young Museum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, where you can wander the permanent galleries at your own pace or sit in on one of the museum's free guided tours. The collection runs from American painting to art from Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, and there's a sculpture garden out front worth a slow walk. Admission also gets you into the Legion of Honor the same day. Booking for a student aged 18 to 24 with a valid ID? Select the Adult option.

Highlights

  • Wander the museum's outdoor sculpture garden at your own pace
  • See the permanent collection, spanning American and African art
  • Same-day admission to the Legion of Honor included
  • Ride up the twisting observation tower for wide views over Golden Gate Park and the city
  • See the copper-clad 2005 building, left bare to weather into its greenish patina

Places You Will Visit

Included / Excluded

  • General admission

Weather in San Francisco

Today 61°F16°C 54°F12°C Rain 43%
Today 66°F19°C 51°F10°C Rain 3%
Tomorrow 70°F21°C 50°F10°C Rain 0%
Sun, Oct 25 72°F22°C 57°F14°C Rain 0%
Mon, Oct 26 63°F17°C 57°F14°C Rain 1%
Tue, Oct 27 62°F17°C 55°F13°C Rain 1%
Wed, Oct 28 62°F17°C 54°F12°C Rain 3%

Local time 6:39 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

Where is the de Young Museum located?
It sits in Golden Gate Park and is San Francisco's main fine arts museum, part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco alongside the Legion of Honor.
What can I see in the de Young's collection?
The holdings lean toward American art from the 17th century on, plus strong collections from Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, along with textiles and costume.
How long should I plan to spend at the museum?
Most people spend one to two hours inside, longer if a major temporary exhibition is running. Note that special exhibitions often require a separate, timed ticket.
Is parking easy at the museum?
Parking in Golden Gate Park fills up on weekends, so public transit or arriving early tends to be the simpler option.

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