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de Young Museum

415-750-3600
www.deyoungmuseum.org

Included admission free with the card.

Description

Founded in 1895 in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of the city and a cherished destination for millions of residents and visitors to the region for over 100 years. In October of 2005, the de Young Museum re-opened in a state-of-the-art facility that integrates art, architecture, and the natural landscape in one multi-faceted destination that will inspire audiences from around the world. Designed by the renowned Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron and Fong & Chang Architects in San Francisco, the new de Young provides San Francisco with a landmark art museum. The museum's priceless collections include American art from the 17th through the 21st centuries, contemporary art, international textiles and costumes, art from Central and South America, the Pacific, and Africa.

Cost without the card:

Adult $10.00, Child $

Hours:

Tuesday-Sunday, 9:30 am-5:15 pm

Closed

Mondays, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. All holiday hours subject to change without notice.

Driving:

Parking is available in the Concourse parking facility. Access to the north entrance is from Fulton St. at 10th Ave. Access to the south entrance is at Concourse Dr. and Martin Luther King Dr. inside the park.

Public Transportation:

The CultureBus travels to the Golden Gate Park Museum Concourse, connecting with the de young Museum. The #44-O'Shaughnessy bus stops near the front of the museum on Tea Garden Drive and on Concourse Drive near the Academy of Sciences. Muni #5-Fulton and #21-Hayes stop at 8th and Fulton Streets, just outside of the park. The N-Judah Muni Metro streetcar stops at 9th Ave. and Irving St.

Redemption Instructions:

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Included general admission with the Go San Francisco Card. Please proceed to the admissions desk. Admission ticket to the de Young may be used on the same day for free entrance to the Legion of Honor. Special ticketed exhibitions may have an extra charge.

The Go City Card is accepted until 5:30pm unless otherwise noted; during all other times standard admission will apply.