De Young Museum Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the De Young Museum. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• San Francisco CityPASS®

• Hidden Stairways of San Francisco

• Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket

• De Young Museum General Admission Ticket

• Go City: San Francisco Explorer Pass: Choose 2 to 5 Things To Do

Admission to the De Young Museum costs US$20 for adults, US$17 for seniors over 65, and US$11 for students with a valid ID. Kids younger than 18 get in for free. Admission to the permanent collection is free to all on the first Tuesday of the month and to Bay Area county residents every Saturday.

Yes, the De Young Museum is well worth visiting, especially for art lovers. Highlights include a comprehensive American art collection, ancient Greek sculptures, and French impressionist paintings, with ever-changing exhibits. Plus, the museum's free observation tower has excellent views over the surrounding Golden Gate Park, which has plenty of museums, gardens, and scenic walking trails to explore before or after your visit.

Per one customer who booked the De Young Museum General Admission Ticket, "Great museum in a fabulous location! This is one of my favorite places in San Francisco, and I can highly recommend a visit. The art and special exhibitions are always stunning and intriguing, plus the museum itself is one of the most unique buildings in the city. Located right in the heart of Golden Gate Park, the de Young is a must see."

The best place to park at the De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the Music Concourse Garage, accessible via Fulton St. and 10th Avenue and Concourse Drive from the south. There is also limited 4-hour street parking on John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Drives.

Yes, the De Young Museum in San Francisco is wheelchair accessible. The museum has ramps at all entrances, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, a wheelchair-accessible elevator, and a wheelchair-accessible parking lot. The museum also offers audio tours for visitors who are blind and sign language interpretation and assistive listening devices for visitors who are deaf.

The best time to visit the De Young Museum in San Francisco is on the first Tuesday of the month when admission is free to the public. You can also try on Wednesdays when there are likely fewer crowds, and the neighboring Japanese Tea Garden is free from 9am to 10am.

No, you can't bring your own food to the De Young Museum in San Francisco. If you're craving a bite to eat or just a pleasant place to rest after spending time in the galleries, you can head to the de Young Cafe and sit facing the Barbro Osher Sculpture Garden Terrace.

You need at least 2–3 hours to visit the de Young Museum—that's enough time to peruse most galleries on the first and second floors, stop by the gift shop, and grab coffee at the de Young Cafe. Plan for four hours to take your time and visit the Hammond Tower.

It depends on the size of your backpack. You can bring standard-size backpacks inside, though any larger than 8 inches (20 centimeters) by 8 inches by 5 inches (13 centimeters) must be carried by hand or left at coat check. You also must check in metal-frame backpacks and baby-carrier backpacks.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the De Young Museum. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in San Francisco:

• Alcatraz

• Golden Gate Bridge

• San Francisco Bay

• Golden Gate Park

• Bay Bridge

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in San Francisco.