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San Francisco Legion of Honor Museum Admission Ticket

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Find your way to the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, known to most locals as the Legion of Honor, located in the Richmond District of San Francisco. Be sure to bring your camera for views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Pacific Ocean, and the Marin Headlands from the surrounding area.The impressive building is a replica of Paris' the Palais de la Légion d’Honneur, gifted to the city by Alma de Bretteville Spreckels in the early 20th century. Spend some time viewing the stunning exterior and architecture before presenting your admission ticket and proceeding inside. Walk through the collection of over 124,000 works at your leisure, stopping to take in the sculptures, paintings, ancient art from the Mediterranean basin, and the largest collection of works on paper in the Western United States. Must-see pieces include an original cast of Rodin's 'The Thinker' and the flawlessly restored Salon Doré of the Hôtel de la Trémoille, one of the finest examples of French Neo-classical architecture in the United States.Special Exhibits are not included in your general admission ticket, but are available as upgrades.

Overview

Find your way to the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, known to most locals as the Legion of Honor, located in the Richmond District of San Francisco. Be sure to bring your camera for views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Pacific Ocean, and the Marin Headlands from the surrounding area.

The impressive building is a replica of Paris' the Palais de la Légion d’Honneur, gifted to the city by Alma de Bretteville Spreckels in the early 20th century. Spend some time viewing the stunning exterior and architecture before presenting your admission ticket and proceeding inside. 

Walk through the collection of over 124,000 works at your leisure, stopping to take in the sculptures, paintings, ancient art from the Mediterranean basin, and the largest collection of works on paper in the Western United States. Must-see pieces include an original cast of Rodin's 'The Thinker' and the flawlessly restored Salon Doré of the Hôtel de la Trémoille, one of the finest examples of French Neo-classical architecture in the United States.

Special Exhibits are not included in your general admission ticket, but are available as upgrades.

Itinerary

  • Legion of Honor

    With your admission ticket in hand, head to the California Palace of the Legion of Honor (known informally as the Legion of Honor), located in Lincoln Park overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, where the Pacific spills into San Francisco Bay. A gift of Alma de Bretteville Spreckels to the city of San Francisco in the early 1900s, this stunning building is a replica of the Palais de la Légion d’Honneur along the Seine in Paris, and its epic location makes this hidden gem one of the city’s greatest treasures.

    Explore the museum’s extensive collection of more than 124,000 works of art, including European paintings, sculptures and decorative arts; ancient art from the Mediterranean basin; and the largest collection of works on paper in the American West. The permanent collection reflects a history of patronage by its founders, whose focus was 18th- and 19th-century French art.

    Don’t miss one of the 28 original casts of Rodin's The Thinker statue and the must-see Salon Doré of the Hôtel de la Trémoille exhibit, reopening in the fall of 2013. This is one of the finest examples of French neoclassical interior architecture in the world.

    Be sure to bring your camera, because after your time at the museum, you can walk a bit down the road for incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands in the distance.

    Upgrade: Audio Tour or Special Exhibits Upgrade to include the audio tour at the Legion of Honor for a more in-depth experience, or enjoy entrance to its fascinating Special Exhibits.

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  • de Young Museum

    This ticket also allows you free same-day General Admission to the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park

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Location

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Address

100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • General admission to the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco
  • Browse an extensive collection of European and Mediterranean art
  • This SF gem has smaller crowds, with more space to explore at your leisure
  • Same-day admission to the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park
  • Inclusions

    • Admission to Legion of Honor
    • Same day admission to the de Young Museum

    Exclusions

    • Special exhibitions or audio tours (unless selected at time of booking)
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Additional Information

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Standard-size backpacks and strollers allowed. Bags larger than 8"h x 8"w x 5"d must be carried by hand. Other items may be required to check. Some exhibitions have restricted stroller access
    • Wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs may be borrowed from the Information Desks on a first-come, first–served basis.
    • City ordinance prohibits smoking in the museum or the park
    • Please silence cell phones and pagers while in the galleries
    • Still photography is permitted in the permanent galleries, however video, tripods and flash photography are prohibited
    • Sketching is permitted for individuals with pencils on a small (9” x 12” or smaller) hand-held pad in the permanent collection only

    Guide Languages

    • English

    • Japanese

    • Russian

    • Korean

    • Spanish

    • German

    • Italian

    • French

    • Filipino

    • Mandarin

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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    catrio7
    a variety of works, all periods, not too many people - especially a RODIN collection which would be the largest (??? and the Rodin museum in Paris!?) be careful, very few buses to leave the museum, Ub...
    bobattheeagles
    Wonderful place to visit with a wide range of art and exhibits particularly the Rodin collection. Plenty of parking and away from the bustle of the city which has lost it's appeal for me with the exto...

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