Legion of Honor
Legion of Honor
4.5
9:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 5:15 PM
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An outstanding collection of European art in a gorgeous hilltop museum setting.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Ken
Los Angeles, CA9 contributions
Mar 2019
Location is at the other end of the city, but it overlooks trees of the Presidio and you can see a few glimpses of the Golden Gate Bridge. Museum itself is not too big. Yea!!!! More human size in scale. Cafeteria for food serves expensive but good food. Nice surprise. All in all, a lot to like about this little gem.
Written February 1, 2020
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akker1
Minneapolis, MN204 contributions
Jul 2021
This museum has an excellent collection of European paintings as well as small collections of sculpture and antiquities. The museum is easy to navigate. Depending on how much one likes to linger in front of paintings, I would allow 90 minutes to 2.5 hours.
Written August 7, 2021
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Brian E
Santa Rosa, CA477 contributions
Jul 2021
We are members of the Legion and have been for years. The grounds, the setting, the regular exhibits, and the special exhibits never disappoint. We were there today seeing the Pompei Exhibit which, as others have said, was "terrific." The Museum does such a beautiful job of encapsulating history so vividly in so little relative space. If you're heading to SF, go online and order tickets to the Pompei Exhibit. It is unlike anything else you've ever seen (unless you've been to Pompei, of course).
Written July 14, 2021
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Ralph W
Phoenix, AZ27 contributions
Sep 2021
The Legion of Honor is a beautiful museum in the equally beautiful setting of Lincoln Park. They specialize in European art and do it very well. The admission will also get you into the deYoung in Golden Gate Park.
If you visit before November, 2021 be sure to see Wangechi Mutu: I Am Speaking, Are You Listening?. Mutu's sculptures are brilliantly exhibited throughout the museum, which is a great juxtaposition of contemporary art against a classical background. The staff is super-nice and they have a good museum store. Lastly, the vistas of the city and Golden Gate are mazing.
If you visit before November, 2021 be sure to see Wangechi Mutu: I Am Speaking, Are You Listening?. Mutu's sculptures are brilliantly exhibited throughout the museum, which is a great juxtaposition of contemporary art against a classical background. The staff is super-nice and they have a good museum store. Lastly, the vistas of the city and Golden Gate are mazing.
Written October 4, 2021
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Jydeoo
Lagos, Nigeria2,311 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
I came across this jewel while exploring the Land's End Trail. The structure reminded me of ancient Rome, grand in style, symmetry and beauty. I wish I had more time to explore and appreciate the artworks there: it is well worth a visit in it's own rights.
Tips: I am not sure how regular the public buses run, I didn't see any arrive/leave, to maybe best to drive or bike here.
There is Golf course around the west and north sides.
There is a Holocaust memorial on the grounds.
Tips: I am not sure how regular the public buses run, I didn't see any arrive/leave, to maybe best to drive or bike here.
There is Golf course around the west and north sides.
There is a Holocaust memorial on the grounds.
Written July 31, 2022
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scott r
Silver Spring, MD769 contributions
Sep 2022
Impressive structure with great views and convenient to Lands End. There's some interesting art here, interspersed with I'll call avant garde period clothing 'tnterpretations' of the rooms in which they are displayed (a seperate exhibit of this artist's work, but I did not pay extra $$ to see). An entire over the top period room set piece is something to see. It's all easily navigable in under two hours, with a good variety of art - the main de Young collection is better, but this is certainly interesting. Not crowded, restful and there is a cafe.
Written October 2, 2022
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Lena K
Fullerton, CA964 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
My sister Loretta, Cousin Teri and I visited the Legion of Honor Museum after strolling through Golden Gate Park’s Japanese Tea Garden (only a short drive away). Since my sister lives in the Bay Area, after showing her Driver’s License to prove it, we were given free admission. Besides the paintings, sculptures and furniture on view, a temporary exhibit of the Fantasy Couture of Guo Pei was also on display.
Written June 30, 2022
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Plains E
3 contributions
Sep 2022
After living here and visiting numerous times, I randomly found this while looking for an Uber drop off spot to walk to Baker Beach. While I did not see much of the inside, the building itself apparently lends itself to favorable lighting as I saw several non-pro model shoots. Cross the street, and you walk through a golf course and pick up the upper portion of Lands End trail on your left. Otherwise, keep right and you'll eventually hit China Beach or Baker Beach. Parking is limited, yet fairly easy and it isn't inundated with tourists.
Written September 28, 2022
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Mish1012
Nuneaton, UK114 contributions
Sep 2022
We did a whistle stop tour on our GoCar adventure. As you pull up the architecture is breath taking. You are able to go so far as the inner courtyard to witness first hand 'The Thinker" statue. The inner courtyard is in itself spectacular. The architecture is phenomenal and takes me back to Rome with the same amazing symmetry.
We did not venture in given our short stop, but would definitely want to explore in more detail should time allow.
We did not venture in given our short stop, but would definitely want to explore in more detail should time allow.
Written September 24, 2022
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Alexander S
San Francisco, CA85 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
For anyone appreciating an art or architecture, the Legion of Honor is a place to be. Magnificent Beaux-Art building perfectly located in Lincoln Park charms you from first sight. I would recommend seeing this gorgeous museum from April to October. Enjoy it!
Written July 11, 2017
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Bruce S
Walnut Creek, California
what BART station to get off comming from the east bay
Written January 9, 2024
What is the best way to get there from Union Square without renting your own vehicle?
Written August 26, 2019
Take a shared ride service. However, be aware that Lyft's system places the dropoff and pickup places at the back of the building, not at the front entrance. Have them drop you off at the front, otherwise you'll be walking around a rather large building.
Written August 30, 2019
Saw some beautiful pictures of the outside, including a lawn and fountain and statue and all - do you have to buy a ticket to walk the outside section of the museum?
Written May 18, 2018
No, we did not, we went into the museum as well saying we wanted to dine only so we did not purchase any tickets
Written July 5, 2018
A Tripadvisor member
Begrijp ik het goed dat je dus overal nog kan komen als museum gesloten is? Ik vind het "theehuisje" namelijk super mooi vooral als het donker is.
Written April 5, 2018
Are there any free entrance day?
Written March 12, 2018
First Tuesday of each month.
Written March 13, 2018
Are there any free entrance day?
Written March 12, 2018
Not sure. Check the Legion of honor and the deYoung websites.
Written March 12, 2018
hollyflora
San Francisco, California
Least crowed time to visit Degas special exhibition? Thanks
Written August 9, 2017
It's. Eden there for a while so the crowds are not as bad as when it opened. I'd recommend during the week if that's an option. I was there in a Sunday and even then the crowds were not too bad. I'm guessing a weekday morning would be best
Written August 10, 2017
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