Museums & Learning

de Young Museum

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Golden Gate Park
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About this spot

An art museum in Golden Gate Park with permanent collection galleries, special exhibitions, and the free Hamon Observation Tower. Admission rules differ for galleries, exhibitions, and the tower.

What to expect

🚼Stroller Friendly
💳Paid Activity
🏠Indoor Space

Planning notes

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The tower is free when open, but closes earlier than the museum. The museum posted a tower closure for September 8, 2026; check current visitor notices before making the view the reason for your trip. Gallery admission is a separate decision.

Tower entry does not require a ticket
Free general admission: first Tuesdays for all, Saturdays for residents of the nine Bay Area counties
Bring accepted residency proof for Free Saturdays
Visitors 17 and under receive free permanent-collection admission
Special exhibitions have separate admission rules
Updated Sep 2026
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Quick details

Hours

Tue–Sun 9:30 AM–5:15 PM, Closed Mon

Neighborhood

Golden Gate Park

Category

Museums & Learning

Phone

(415) 750-3600

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