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Here is the Legion of Honor, an art museum with a collection that spans four millennia of history. This French neoclassical building, representing a great legacy of philanthropy and civic pride, stands proudly over the city, the Golden Gate, and the Pacific Ocean beyond.

Public observtion floor
144-foot tower
Ground floor
The park
Legion of Honor
Hours

  • Tuesday–Sunday
    9:30 am–5:15 pm
     

    Tickets to the Legion of Honor include same-day general admission to the de Young.

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Tickets to the Legion of Honor include same-day general admission to the de Young.

\Permanent Collections

The collections at the Legion of Honor offer unique insight into the art historical, political, and social movements of the previous 4,000 years of human history. Holdings include European paintings; European decorative arts and sculpture; ancient art from the Mediterranean basin; and one of the largest repositories of works of art on paper in the nation.

At the Museum

\Events

Docent Lecture: "Stories and Jewels from the East: The Al Thani Collection of Mughal and Maharaja Jewelry," by Mickey Griffin

Dec 16, 2018

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\Exhibitions

Islam and the Classical Heritage

Aug 25, 2018 – Jan 27, 2019

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The Future of the Past: Mummies and Medicine

May 14, 2016 – Apr 7, 2019

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  • Tours
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    Tours

    Experience an unforgettable and immersive view of our permanent collection and special exhibitions with a private VIP docent tour, regularly scheduled docent tours, audio tours, or the de Young mobile app.

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    Dine

    Take a break from viewing the exhibitions with a meal or a snack at our Café, which offers a fresh interpretation of American and European classic cuisine and feature menu items crafted with seasonal ingredients from local purveyors.

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  • Public Programs
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    Public Programs

    See a chamber group performance, enjoy an organ concert, enhance your visit with a lecture, and more.

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On Social

Dialogues

Turban Ornaments

Mughal emperors and later Indian rulers wore turban ornaments as a sign of their rank.
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A beloved destination

Sheltered by the towering Monterey Pines of Lincoln Park, with dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean and the Golden Gate, the Legion of Honor has welcomed visitors from near and far for almost a century.