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Built to commemorate Californian soldiers, the Legion of Honor is a beautiful Beaux-arts museum located in San Francisco’s Lincoln Park. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline, the Legion is most noted for its breathtaking setting. Its collections are notable for the Rodin masterworks, including the Thinker, European decorative arts and paintings, and 3,000 years of ancient art. The Legion of Honor has long been one of San Francisco’s most popular venues for unforgettable weddings and parties.

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Entire Building with Court of Honor

Rental of the Entire Building with the Court of Honor includes access for your guests to the Court of Honor, both levels of the Museum, and all galleries. Food, drink, and entertainment are allowed in the Court of Honor, Rodin Galleries, Hall of Antiquities, Café, and Terrace. This rental requires tenting the Court of Honor.
 
Seated capacity: 500 (in tented Court of Honor)
Reception capacity: 1,000

Entire Building

Rental of the Entire Building includes access to all main level galleries and the Terrace Level (which includes the Cafe, Terrace, & Hall of Antiquities). Food, drink, and entertainment are allowed in the Rodin Galleries, Hall of Antiquities, Café, and Terrace.
 
Seated capacity: 200 (in Café)
Reception capacity: 600

Court of Honor

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Our renowned Court of Honor can also be rented as a stand-alone space, or in conjunction with our Rodin Galleries, for those events that need a larger dining area but don’t require the entire Museum. This rental requires tenting the Court of Honor.
 
Seated capacity: 500 (in tented Court of Honor)
Reception capacity: 600

Court of Honor—Ceremony*

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Ceremonies in the Court of Honor have the backdrop of the Museum’s columned architecture and Rodin’s famous The Thinker. The earliest event start time is 6:30pm.

*Must be rented with another event space

Seated capacity: 500 (in tented Court of Honor)
Reception capacity: 600

John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Theater—Ceremony

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This historic theater is available for an indoor ceremony, seating up to 300 guests. With backstage dressing rooms, the couple will have access to prepare for their moment on stage. Please note that food and beverage are not allowed in the theater.

Seated capacity: 300 seats with more available for wheelchairs

Terrace Level

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Rental of the Terrace Level includes the Hall of Antiquities, Café, and Terrace patio. Following your ceremony in front of the Museum or offsite, your guests can enter through the Museum’s main doors and exit at the Terrace Level at the end of the night. Please note this rental does not have gallery access; therefore food and beverages are allowed in all areas.
 
Seated capacity: 150 inside café with dancing area; 200 inside café with dancing on the terrace (may require tenting)
Reception capacity: 325

Rodin Galleries

The museum’s renowned Auguste Rodin sculpture collection is displayed in three connected galleries on the upper level. These beautiful rooms featuring high ceilings, skylights, and marble architecture can be used for cocktail receptions and small ceremonies.
 
Seated capacity: 200 standing; 80 seated in Gallery 10
Reception capacity: 280

Balustrade Lawn—Ceremony*

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Ceremonies on the Balustrade Lawn overlook the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands for the quintessential San Francisco view. The earliest event start time is 6:00pm.

*Must rent with another event space.

Seated capacity: 250