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The new MH de Young Museum opened on October 15, 2005. It houses priceless collections of American art and art of the Native Americas, Africa, and the Pacific.

Priceless Artifacts inside the de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Unique architecture of MH de Young Museum at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco

As you can see from the picture above, the museum's architecture is quite unique — the interior spaces (photos below and right) are even more stunning.

Stunning interior of the de Young Museum

Artwork inside the de Young Museum at Golden Gate Park

Amazing sculptures and unique works of art are visible both inside and outside the museum.

Unique art/sculpture inside the de Young Museum

Unique Art inside the de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, SF

Unique Artwork/Sculpture outside the de Young Museum

Close-up of Artwork/Sculpture outside the de Young Museum

Changing / Past Exhibitions
One of our favorite Past Exhibits at the de Young Musuem featured the amazing Chihuly Exhibit, showcasing Dale Chihuly's magnificent glass art works (photo below).

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de Young Cafe
The museum's cafe overlooks the Sculpture Garden. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or a snack at the museum's spacious cafe. The food — seasonal dishes created with fresh, local ingredients — is very good.

Delicious Salmon and Veges - de Young Cafe at de Young Museum

Grilled Vege Panini - Yummy!

Delicious freshly-made Sandwiches at de Young Cafe, de Young Museum

Indoor and outdoor seating is available. We prefer sitting outside, especially on a nice sunny day.

View of de Young Cafe overlooking Sculpture Garden at de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park

de Young Cafe Hours
Open Tues-Sun 9:30am-4pm

Like the Sculpture Garden, no museum admission fee is required to dine at the cafe.

View of Sculpture Garden outside de Young Museum

Outside the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park

Outside the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Outside the front entrance of de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Concourse Parking
Parking (for cars and bicycles) is available in the Concourse parking facility. Access to the north entrance is from Fulton St. @ 10th Ave. Access to the south entrance is at Concourse Dr. and Martin Luther King Dr. inside the park.

Open daily, year-round.

Limited parking is available on John F. Kennedy Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Unique architecture of de Young Museum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park

Statue outside de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park

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Current Exhibitions

"Yves Saint Laurent"
Nov 1 - April 5, 2009

"Yves Saint Laurent" — one of the museum's current exhibitions — features over 120 Yves Saint Laurent haute couture garments (including the famous Jean Paul Gaultier cone bra worn by Madonna), accessories and sketches of Yves Saint Laurent's works. San Francisco is the exhibit's final destination and its only U.S. venue.

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Upcoming Exhibitions

"Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs"
June 27 - March 28, 2009

"Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" will feature over 130 works from the tomb of Tutankhamun, his royal predecessors, his family, and court officials.

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Tower Observation Floor
Wait til you see the views from the top of the Tower Observation Floor (photo above and below). Each vantage point (circular view) offers something different - Golden Gate Park, Sculpture Garden and city skyline views are spectacular.

Views from the de Young's Tower Observation Floor

Views of the de Young Cafe and Sculpture Garden from the de Young's Tower Observation Floor

Visitors admiring Art inside the de Young Museum

One of the Galleries inside the de Young Museum

Inside the de Young Museum

Antique Chair Collection inside the de Young Museum

Artifacts inside de Young Museum

Amazing Sculptures and unique works of Art inside the de Young Museum

Unique Artwork inside the de Young Museum

Unique artwork inside the de Young Museum

Sculpture Garden
Be sure to check out the Barbro Osher Sculpture Garden (photos below) — it's lovely. No museum admission fee is required to picnic or stroll through the Sculpture Garden.

Outdoor "Henry Moore Sculpture" at de Young' Museums Sculpture Garden

Outdoor Sculptures at the de Young's Sculpture Garden

Having a picnic at the Sculpture Garden at the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park

Giant Safety Pin exhibit at the Sculpture Garden at the de Young Museum

Assorted Fruit Art inside the de Young Museum

de Young Store
Shop for jewelry, books, cards, posters, fun souvenirs...and more. The de Young Store is located on two levels of the building — visitors can enter from the lower Exhibition Level or the main Concourse Level of the museum.

de Young Store Hours
Open Tues-Sun 9:30-5pm.

Walking outside the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park

de Young Museum sign outside building

Museum Hours
Open Tues-Sun 9:30am-5:15pm,
Fri open til 8:45pm.

First Tuesday of each month Free. Special exhibition fees still apply.

Closed January 1, July 4, Thanksgiving Day, and December 25.

More Info
MH de Young Museum
MH de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
(cross streets John F. Kennedy Dr / Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr)
Golden Gate Park
415-863-3330

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