Definition: Definition: A fine-art museum featuring American art from the 17th through the 20th centuries, as well as eclectic works representing the native Americas, Africa, and the Pacific. Collectively and by piece, these treasures continue a tradition founder H.M. de Young dedicated himself to for more than 20 years. The museum itself dates back to 1895, with the new de Young Museum’s present location and design debuting in 2005.
Website:
http://www.famsf.org/deyoung/
Where:
50 Hagiwara Tea Drive, Golden Gate Park
Hours:
Tues-Sun 9:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.; Fri 9:30 a.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Admission:
$10
Special:
Docent tours are held throughout the day and for kids, there are ongoing workshops and special programs. To coincide with the museum’s current featured exhibition, there’s a separate store.
Don’t Miss:
In addition to the visiting (often exclusive) exhibitions, don't miss the permanent collections. For example, the de Young Museum has one of the finest collections of American paintings in the nation, highlighted by the acquisition of the Rockefeller Collection of American Art.
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Website:
http://www.famsf.org/deyoung/
Where:
50 Hagiwara Tea Drive, Golden Gate Park
Hours:
Tues-Sun 9:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.; Fri 9:30 a.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Admission:
$10
Special:
Docent tours are held throughout the day and for kids, there are ongoing workshops and special programs. To coincide with the museum’s current featured exhibition, there’s a separate store.
Don’t Miss:
In addition to the visiting (often exclusive) exhibitions, don't miss the permanent collections. For example, the de Young Museum has one of the finest collections of American paintings in the nation, highlighted by the acquisition of the Rockefeller Collection of American Art.
Map It:
Google Maps
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Also Known As: The de Young
