de Young Museum

Museum San Francisco, California, United States

What to expect

The de Young museum is a cultural institution that showcases American art from the 17th century through today, textile arts and costumes, African art, Oceanic art, arts of the Americas, and international contemporary art. It is a great place for families to visit, with free admission for youth under 17 and various exhibits to explore. The museum also offers an audio tour that can be enjoyed on provided devices or personal devices, and has a museum store and café. The Hamon Observation Tower is also open to visitors, offering a great view

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the de Young Museum, where we explored the African and Oceanic collections, contemporary works, and the Mayan painting and sculpture collection

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the de Youngsters studio where they could experience art in a way that’s just right for them ✨

San Francisco with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked over to the de Young Museum, which was right across the street from the California Academy of Sciences

Highlights: We all enjoyed the view from the Observation Level of the Hamon Tower, which offered 360-degree panoramas of San Francisco ✨