Visitors 17 and under are always free, which makes this art museum an easy add-on to a park day. The twisting Hamon Observation Tower has sweeping views over the treetops to the ocean and downtown.
Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Closed Mondays, Presidents' Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hamon Tower closes 4:30pm daily. Occasional early closures posted under Notices.
From the venue’s own page, checked September 19, 2026. Holiday hours and one-off closures can differ.
Getting There
- MIrving St & 8th AveMuni Metro N · 0.5 mi, about 13 min walk
Transit directions, including buses
Nearest Muni Metro, streetcar and cable car stops and BART stations, from SFMTA and BART published stop data. Distances are straight-line, and walking times are our estimate. Buses aren’t listed here.
More in Golden Gate Park
Coming up Nearby
- Treasures of the Pharaohs Sat, Aug 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 · de Young Museum
- Children’s Business Fair San Francisco Sun, Oct 11 · San Francisco County Fair Building
- Fleet Week High School Band Challenge Mon, Oct 12 · Golden Gate Park Bandshell
Places in the Neighborhood
- California Academy of Sciences Museums
- Japanese Tea Garden Parks & Playgrounds
- Koret Children’s Quarter & Carousel Parks & Playgrounds
2 upcoming events here on our calendar. This page updates itself as we add events.
Coming up Here
Treasures of the Pharaohs
Tue–Sun 9:30am–5:15pm · through Jan 31 · de Young Museum
Golden Gate Park$40 adults
de Young Free First Tuesday
Tue · 9:30 am · de Young Museum
Golden Gate ParkFree
Getting There
- MIrving St & 8th AveMuni Metro N · 0.5 mi, about 13 min walk
Transit directions, including buses
Nearest Muni Metro, streetcar and cable car stops and BART stations, from SFMTA and BART published stop data. Distances are straight-line, and walking times are our estimate. Buses aren’t listed here.
Mentioned in Our Guides
Questions People Ask About de Young Museum
Is the de Young free on Saturdays?
Yes, for residents of the nine Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma. It covers the permanent collection galleries; special exhibitions are full price. Bring a driver's license or a postmarked envelope, and the museum suggests reserving tickets online.
Is there a free time at the de Young every day?
Yes. From 4:30 pm the permanent collection is free for everyone, no ticket needed. The museum closes at 5:15 pm.
How much does the de Young cost?
Adults $25, seniors 65 and over $22, students with ID $10. Visitors 17 and under and members are free.
Does the de Young have anything for families?
On select Saturdays there is a Family Tour at 10:30 am and Sketching in the Galleries from 11 am to 3 pm. Check the museum's calendar for the dates.
Cite this page: Project SF, “de Young Museum”, projectsf.com/listings/de-young-museum/ (updated ).