Legion of Honor

We had a great experience at the de Young Museum and were pleasantly surprised to learn that our tickets also included access to the Legion of Honor, which allowed us to visit both museums. The staff were very helpful with promotions and questions. The art collection is excellent, and it is an enjoyable place to spend a few hours. Parking is convenient, not easy to find a spot.

This is my second time visiting this museum and it is beautiful. They have plenty of parking but you need to be a little patient - aisles, rooms, halls and artifacts are all amazing. Last time I visited there a special show of Da Vinci and this time was Manet & Morisot. Both the times I missed the cafe - it got closed. For busy residents, it is free on most Saturdays I think - check it before you go.

Wonderful display of Rodin's sculptures as well as other beautiful works of art. Relaxing and wonderful experience. We also enjoyed a coffee at their cafe and shopped at their gift shop. The museum sits on beautiful grounds with a view of the ocean. Highly recommend it especially if you are looking for a peaceful time away from the hustle and bustle.

Great museum with beautiful grounds and coast views. Rodin's sculptures are displayed in the front courtyard, as well as many other places inside. The architecture seems to be French-based, which was very nice and elegant. Hiking was fun, with short trails to the coast and the beach. Views are amazing when not foggy. Overall I highly recommend!

Visited the Manet and Morisot exhibition on 20th Dec—so well-designed and definitely worth the trip! Sadly, the museum had to close at 2 p.m. because of a power outage. The staff were great and gave me a free return ticket, which I gave to a local lady since I'm leaving the country soon. It was quite an experience! Just a shame I couldn't grab a souvenir before the lights went out.

It's a nice museum, but the permanent collection is not amazing, no masterpieces, or no huge impressionist collection that would blow your mind like at many other American museums. The special exhibits are often outstanding, yesterday I just saw the Manet and Morrisot exhibit, and it was really excellent. The building itself and the park with it's view is also great. I'd say the main highlight of the permanent exhibit is the Rodin sculpture collection, though many other museums do have similar ones. I'd say try to come when a good special exhibit is on and when the weather is good, and you can also stroll a bit around, then you will have a great experience.

World class fine arts museum in beautiful 1924 building, modeled after the French Pavilion at the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition and the Palace of the Legion of Honor in Paris. In addition to the permanent exhibits, the museum hosts well curated rotating exhibits. Leave time to walk the grounds.

The Legion of Honor is an exceptional museum. The neoclassical architecture is breathtaking, the collection of European paintings and Rodin sculptures is outstanding, and the views of the Golden Gate Bridge are unparalleled. Staff are courteous and knowledgeable. A refined, serene experience, highly commendable for visitors seeking culture near San Francisco’s northern coast.

On Saturdays, admission is free for bay area residents, and guests can enjoy a free organ concert at 4:00pm. But note that the music performance area has limited seating and the room gets super crowded. Probably not necessary either since the speakers are outside of the concert room and can be heard in different parts of the museum while browsing the extraordinary artworks in the venue. Some of my faves were the beautiful Paneled Room (France, Paris, ca. 1660, modifications, ca. 1900), gifted from the estate of railroad heiress Harriett Pullman Carolan, along with furnishings from both France and Japan, and the magnificent Ceiling from Torrijos Palace (Spain, Toledo Province, ca. 1482-1503), built in the fifteenth century of carved and gilt wood with polychrome. I also enjoyed exploring Rodin's early works, sculptures inspired by Michelangelo, as well as the various artworks portraying rabbits, like The Pâté hare and pheasant oil on canvas (1743) by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Fruit and Game oil on wood panel (ca. 1640-1650) by animal painter Jan Fyt, and Rabbit-Hunting with Ferrets, wool, silk tapestry weave (ca. 1470) by Franco-Flemish Artist. Of course, I was captivated by the alluring landscape paintings too, including The Wave (ca. 1869) by Gustave Courbet, The Assuaging of Waters (1840) by John Martin, and The Pyramids of Gizeh (1855) by Thomas Seddon III. Other noteworthy displays include Picasso's Still Life with Skull, Leeks, and Pitcher (1945), and an entire room celebrating the Legion of Honor's 100 years, showcasing its fascinating history and timeline along with lovely artworks for guests to appreciate. We opted not to pay extra for the special exhibits section, but we were able check out the Manet and Morisot exhibition film, as well as the collection of porcelain displays, with unique pieces like "Guanyin in a Cloud of Plates." The museum store, located across from the cafe, sells puzzles, color charts, origami lanterns, books, japanese tabletops, and more. With plenty to see and learn at this museum, it's a worthwhile stop for fans of art and history, or for locals simply looking for a free experience.

What do you do on a rainy day in San Francisco? Visit the museum of course! Love walking through the exhibits. Bring your own headphones and scan the QR code for free audio listening. The power went out and had to leave earlier than expected, but we'll be back!

I recently visited the Manet and Morisot exhibit and enjoyed how the two artists influenced each others style. I found myself staring at Morisot painting, who was said to be the first documented woman impressionist painter. This painting was the first to be purchased by France of this genre. The layering of paint and soft lines were lovely. The museum did a great job with the layout telling a visual story of artistic progression by showing the artists paintings side by side.

We always enjoy the Legion of honor once we get there. It took us about an hour to get across town to the park, mostly driving on California Street. One of the highlights turned out to be the California St., drive because there are many late 19th century Italianate Victorian homes along the way. It was a lot of fun to see those as we slowly made our way up into the park. The parking area was full,so we circled around again and sure enough, we got a beautiful parking space overlooking the golf course. I had purchased tickets for 2 PM and since we've seen most of the permanent collection before, we found our way downstairs to the museum. One of the guards did tell me I couldn't wear my little backpack purse as a backpack because backpacks had to be carried in one hand. This made it a little hard for me, and I had to rest frequently cause it's much harder to carry something at the length of your arm than on your back! The show was magnificent, with excellence scholarly research! I recognized some of the works from the Metropolitan Museum in New York, but others were new to me. The interweaving of the relationship between the two artists as related to their work was very revealing! The biography and influence of these two artists made a very fascinating juxtaposition. We strolled around the gallery for quite a while, vying with others for viewing space. Then we emerged into the themed gift store with all the merchandise relating to the show. I was very interested in a beautiful scarf with a gecko leaf pattern on it, but the clerk seemed resentful when I asked whether or not it had any wool in it. I can't wear a wool, so we abandoned the purchase. Memories of the beauty of the work carried us through the day and we were happy to stroll out into the brilliant sunshine and admire the view from the Legion of Honor!

One of the most beautiful art museums on the West Coast. Saturdays are free for Bay Area residents, and they're accompanied with free organ performances at 4:00 PM! My friend and I visited each exhibit and appreciated each artwork- my personal favorite were the Peter Paul Rubens and Mary Cassatt pieces they had. My apologies to the SF art scene, I was clearly unfamiliar with its game. We tagged along with a tour guide who explained the history of a few notable artworks, starting with Auguste Rodin's Burghers of Calais and making our way over to The Dead Soldier by Joseph Wright of Derby and The Russian Bride's Attire by Konstantin Makovsky. Art history is one of the most fascinating parts of history to me, hands down! There's such a fantastic mix of both mediums and periods in what is a museum that is ultimately on the smaller side (compared to its East Coast and European counterparts, and even compared to the Deyoung Museum!). Definitely worth a visit, if not for the artwork then for the spectacular architecture and surrounding nature/views of the Pacific Ocean and Golden Gate Bridge.

Legion of Honor, on a weekday mid morning the crowds were lite, the parking accessible, and for me its was an enjoyable hour + to view the permanent collection. Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, donated the Rodin collection. Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art collection includes works by Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, van Gogh, and others. Overall a nice mix of classic and antiquity pieces on display.

We're glad we "discovered" the Legion of Honor museum and park. We walked the trails to the Lands End Trail Eagles Point observation circle towards the northwest of the park. There's a terrific view of the Golden Gate bridge to the NE. There's a plaque memorializing the use of much of the park as the city cemetary from 1870 and 1898. It estimates as many as 10,000 graves are still there, mostly unmarked except for some larger monuments such as a Chinese traditional site near hole #1 of the Lincoln Park Golf Course, and a seamen's memorial near hole #15. The elegant Legion of Honor Museum, built in 1924 as an adaptation of Henri Guillaume's Palais de la Légion d'Honneur in Paris, was hosting a just-opened (Oct 2025) exhibition of works by French impressionists Édouard Manet and Berthe Morisot, showing up new insights into their influence on each other's work. The exhibit runs through Feb 2026. The museum has other works, too, such as an amazing ca. 1805 hard-marble mosaic table, attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli. I'll post some photos of those. And they had a store with some reproductions of the art and furnishings of the 1800s. The semi-enclosed courtyard in front of the museum showcases Auguste Rodin's 1904 cast sculpture, The Thinker, always attracting photography. Further out by towards the circle, on the lawn out front, is a bronze statue of El Cid, the famed Castilian medieval champion, with a more distant view of the Golden Gate. There's other statuary and memorials around the park. We spent over two hours here.

Easy to locate, BIG and FREE 4 hour parking lot, and there's another parking area on the side too I won't show too much to spoil everyone, but the essentials are all there Beautiful establishment, over 100 years Well maintained, high ceilings, wide doors, flat smooth surface to walk on, many seating areas for break or just to sit and absorb everything in Multiple floors, have stairs and elevators, water refill stations, restroom everywhere, lower level is the cafe and the gift shop Got socks and book for the kids as gifts All and all, this place will be a place you just can't finish in one go and will always be changing Likely consider being a member or even donating to make sure this place stays for another 100 years

My wife and I are members of the Fine Arts Museum. Our house is near the DeYoung. We come to the Legion of Honor at least twice a year. They have many Rodin sculptures. The last visit, however, we made a mistake. My wife said she'd go back another time. It was to come on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The place was packed. That likely was true of many venues. It is not a criticism of the establishment. It is only to say that, as with other museums, they have limited space, and if you have any apprehensions about crowds, you should plan in terms of dates/times. The show we went for was the Manet-Morisot dual exhibit. It was great. I'm glad we were able to see it. They often have significant specials. The space downstairs is not that sizable though; these are important for the quality, not the quantity, of works on display. For tourists unfamiliar, the DeYoung and this museum are related. A ticket for one qualifies for same day admission to the other (double check that; I am not quite sure how it works). They are maybe a fifteen minute drive apart, the DeYoung inside Golden Gate Park, the Legion of Honor in the Richmond District to the north.

I have been visiting this museum for decades. This venue is special as it offers the rotating Achenbach Collection of prints, photos and drawings. In addition, it's on a hill that overlooks the SF Golden Gate with panoramic views of the bridge, Lincoln Park golf course and City. Welcomed by Augusta Rodin's The Thinker, the colonnaded entry is popular for pre wedding pics. The galleries are airy and studded with classic and neo-classical paintings, bronzes and guilded furniture. There is a nice collection of impressionist and post impressionist paintings. They have shown wonderful shows from Pompeii artifacts to Durer's Renaissance Engravings, to most recently a Wayne Thiebaud show. It's a must do every time you got a few hours to meditate while walking.

I haven't been to the Legion of Honor since some years ago (or was that last year?) and recently attended the Bouquets to Art 2025 thanks to Annie W. Always love the space here with The Thinker guarding in contemplation at the entrance to this museum modeled in three-quarter scale replica of the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur in Paris. Bouquet to Art -- Paintings and sculptures inside the museum became more amplified by the fresh and innovative use of floral artwork to interpret the pieces providing visitors with a unique perspective and adding more depth to the visit. I especially love the use of color and mix use of real and fake floral arrangements juxtaposed to the exhibits. Really enjoyed my time here. One of the more memorable pieces on a recent visit was the Gymnich mirror named after Baron von Gymnich, a powerful figure at the court of Cologne. It's a Rococo style that is very popular in European interior in the mid-18th century and very stylistic. The mirror is obviously very old and aged and through happenstance, I was able to capture an older person with a cane going to another room in the reflection of this mirror. Very pleased with this photograph and my perspective of transformation and passages of time and life. The outside of the museum is equally beautiful with breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge. You can spend time here to decompress and relax. My only word of caution and or as a PSA is to not leave anything valuable, irreplaceable items (e.g. passport, purses, jewelry) in your car as thieves tend to break into cars in such public places. Located on 34th Ave and El Camino Del Mar.

Back again celebrating 100 years to see the Manet and Morisot exhibit French impressionism this fall ..obscure exhibit ..beckons national gallery of art wash dc..also ferlighetti exhibit at this time

A moving display of all forms of art. The galleries flowed easily into one another. Impressed with the collections! Enjoyed the works of Rodin.

Probably one of my favorite museums in San Francisco. The exterior architecture with its grand pillars alone are with a trip. You'll be greeted here by The Thinker. My first stop is always to view their permanent collection of Rococo art. Rococo paintings are my absolute favorite, but it's limited here. My least favorite painter is Caravaggio. So much so that I'll totally avoid viewing any of his dark paintings. He had a pretty dark personal life too, lol. The museum also offers some additional discounts occasionally for the museum store, in addition to the standard member discount. Members also receive exclusive invitations to events.

First time here and it was a nice museum. I feel like Legion of Honor is not talked about a lot like SFMOMA, Asian Art Museum, etc. Growing up, I've never been into museums, but now that I'm older, I appreciate the art & history of it all. There's a parking lot right in front (maybe could fit 20 cars). If you have a backpack or a larger size bag, you will need to carry it below your waist. I like that it wasn't crowded at all either. On the main level of the museum, there are 5 sections of sculptures, paintings, furniture, etc. and two other sections downstairs below There is a cafe and gift shop downstairs as well. Outside of the museum, on a clear day, you could see part of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's also nice to walk around and see people play golf too. There were a few people that I saw who did a photoshoot here. Definitely a must see if you're into museums!

Visited the museum because I haven't been here for years. A friend wanted to see Mary Cassatt, and I was happy to go to the Legion of Honor again. It's a small, but mighty museum of fine art. The galleries are light filled and beautiful; filled with masterpieces and famous artists. There's sculpture aplenty and furniture, too. And I love that the galleries are named for famous wealthy donor San Franciscans. I imagine many of these works hing in their homes at one time, but who knows? The museum was crowded for a Wednesday. Lots of seniors on tours from somewhere. The Mary Cassatt exhibit was nicely curated and enjoyable. Parking is FREE! (imagine that!) I recommend going to the Legion of Honor if you haven't been in a while. If you're a local, look into membership and visit a few times. There's probably not enough art in your life:-)

Visited the Mary Cassatt exhibit at the Legion and loved it! Her work was beautiful and it was great to learn about her fascinating life. I loved how close you could get to examine her paintings. If you go, do watch the video at the start of the exhibit to learn more about her; it only takes about 10 minutes and it's shown in a continuous loop. The presentation of Cassatt's work is well placed and I appreciate being able to photograph all the pieces minus one (no photographs as requested by the owner of the painting). Love going to the fine arts museums and their special exhibits!

This review is so overdue. Visiting the Mary Cassatt exhibition last weekend reminded me of how much I love the Legion of Honor. The exhibition was a real treat; it was interesting to learn how Cassatt's work was dismissed (even by her own family, at times) compared to many of her impressionist contemporaries. I enjoyed seeing Cassatt's work, especially in the historical context of being part of the male-dominated art world. Women's work, motherhood, and family scenes were considered unworthy of artistic contemplation or focus. No more-- the exhibition was absolutely packed, and I've heard it was this way from friends who've gone and visited during the week, too. The Legion's permanent collection spans thousands of years and shouldn't be missed either. The French neoclassical architecture of the Legion is beautiful, making it a popular destination for photographers. Parking is free, but be forewarned it is limited compared to the volume of foot traffic they get for some of the more popular exhibitions, so plan accordingly. The Legion is worth a visit for tourists and locals alike. There's something in their collection for almost everyone.

I also went to the well planned Legion of Honor 100th Birthday bash with free admission to the Mary Cassatt, a female French Impressionist from Pennsylvania (1844-1926) that focuses on women's work. She seems like a private person as no photos of her studio or how she made her exists which is probably a good thing as not many women artists at this time and people wants to steal others ideas which makes me think of evil Andy Warhol stealing Yayoi Kusama repetition artwork. Lovely artwork, got give respect to her when not many female artists given recognition. There were any free activities to do throughout the day, with long lines, so you had to pick what you wanted to do and enjoy Musuem same time. I wasn't able to stay whole day to see the ballet school dance but I am sure it was wonderful. Beautiful weather with sun and views of the golf course as it overlooks the Golden Gate Bridge in the Pacific Ocean. I am glad I found out about this event and was able to make it last minute. Once in a lifetime event for sure, you only turn 100 years old once! lol

Legion of Honor isn't the largest museum around but it's quite lovely inside with plenty of things to see. I have always enjoyed the way they curate different items in the various salons and their special exhibitions are often things to not miss. It's a wonderful museum to strike around. I never get tired of going.

Bouquets des Artes is now at both the Legion and the de Young in June, 2025. There are some really amazing floral designs with the wonderful art here. My photos really don't capture how well the flowers evoke the spirit of the art. I do think the floral flames are a breathtaking analogy for the gates of hell for Rodin's "The Three Shades". Every time I visit here, I am so amazed by the art and the setting.

Art Failure Art museum celebrating its 100th anniversary (ca. 1924) since it was established, and along with the de Young Art Museum make up the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Housed on top of a former cemetery, the Legion is home to many ancient art from all across Europe, North Africa, and the Mediterranean. The Good: *Fantastic location at SF's Lincoln Park that's adjacent to Land's End and a fabulous view of the Golden Gate Bridge and surrounding area. *Free Saturdays for all Bay Area residents (valid ID required) *$20 general admission that's good for both the Legion & de Young on the same date of purchase. *The building is absolutely gorgeous and the surroundings ain't so bad, either. The Meh: *Not the biggest museum we've ever visited. If you go at a medium place, you can probably see the entire displayed collection in less than an hour. *Café is overpriced and underwhelming. The Ugly: *Parking here is limited and can be tough, but if you're patient you'll score a spot (maybe). Conclusion: Beautiful museum in a fantastic location, but with an underwhelming displayed collection.

Obsessed with this place! It's such a dream. All of the exhibits are incredible, but just being in the space feels special.

The Legion of Honor is not only a stunning art museum, but one of the most popular locations in San Francisco for photography (i.e., engagements & graduations). As a local photographer, I love the elegant architecture and soft neutral tones to create a timeless backdrop. There's a perfect balance of nature and structure here; while inside the courtyard is stunning (keep in mind the courtyard gates close at 5:15pm), the lawn and rotunda with views of the Golden Gate bridge are just steps away. This location is perfect for couples planning an intimate engagement session with a classic and elevated feel. I always look forward to documenting our sessions here! ShawnaGDPhotography

Bouquets to Art exhibit - always beautiful interpretations of the house artworks. It's a must see on an annual basis!

Really beautiful museum with works by some of the great artists in history, mostly European from the Middle Ages to Impressionism. It's so cool to see paintings by Goya, Vigée Le Brun, Monet, Seurat, and Van Gogh (even if most aren't ones that they're really known for). You can get a close up look at the paintings to see firsthand the differences in their brush strokes, and it's amazing to walk through each room to see how the styles progressed and changed over time. It feels like walking through an art book, but this is the real deal. The top floor has most of the artwork, the bottom floor is much smaller with a section on prints (with a Toulouse-Lautrec!) and ceramics, and a rotating exhibit. The cafe and gift shop are on the lower level. I went on a Friday morning, got there 10 minutes before opening. Plenty of free parking in the lot across the street. Quick and easy to get in with a pre-purchased ticket online. Helpful and nice staff answered all my questions. Cafe line was pretty long at lunchtime, so I skipped out on that.

a beautiful fine arts museum that is free for residents, they will accept your billing statement with address for proof. The parking is difficult so be prepared to walk, during our visit there was a beautiful small organ concert in the center of the museum. how special. plan to spend a few hours there and bring a jacket. it's cold!

This was a great art museum overall. Parking was easy to find at the time I came on a weekday at 11 AM ish. The entrance is very cool. A lot of wonderful art pieces across the museum, I like the Monet ones a lot. The museum isn't too big and could be finished in 1-2 hours depending on your pace. There's benches in many rooms for sitting if u r tired.

Very beautiful and educational museum. Had a great selection of art definitely worth checking out.

The LOH is special and one to remember! Prepare to spend a few hours here as you will want to dive into each area of the museum with care. History and tradition comes alive here at the top of the hill. Their collections are to die for. Make sure you stop by the gift shop before leaving. Take a stroll along their grounds. You won't regret it. They also hold organ concerts every so often which are a highlight in the community. Guaranteed an avid fan.

Beautiful building with a fabulous Rodin exhibit. In addition to seeing what I knew I'd like, Legion of Honor introduced me to a painting that knocked my socks off: The Broken Pitcher (1891) by William-Adolphe Bouguereau. We were invited to tour the museum for free when the desk staff learned that my husband is a veteran, and the visit made for a great afternoon on a cold day.

This was my first time ever inside this particular museum and I had no idea they did free tours during certain times of the month! Check out online and you can get a deal! You did have to pay extra to see the special Japanese exhibit, but the free one is just as good I believe!! To see the whole exhibit itself, it was only $20 so that's not going to break the bank either! Hee Nevertheless, we did the free version and we spent about 2 1/2 hours here after checking out the café as well goodness! Everything told the story and we even got to walk into a group with a Docent conversation and learn about a special piece of artwork next to a giant Russian bride painting/portrait! Between this museum and the deYoung museum just on the other side of the park it's a great way to spend the afternoon and learn a lot about history!! I definitely want to come back again and again!!

This' is an absolutely fantastic museum and a must see for all visitors and residents alike. We've been proud members for years and always enjoy the magnificent setting and world class exhibitions and architecture. A true gem! Highly recommended.

Free admission every Saturday for Bay Area residents. Free parking outside the museum. Beautiful art and loved the Guo Pei exhibit a while back. A pretty popular place to take pictures too for prom/grad so I recommend going early in the day if you want less people in the background.

I can't believe this museum has been around for 100 years!!! Now one of my fav museums! It was my first time visiting and I am so glad I made time to visit. I didn't realize how much variety there is here. I was really blown away by the impressionist paintings! The galleries are very spacious and go from one room to the next in a "U" shape. I appreciated viewing the Rodin sculptures up close. My favorites:

What a great place to start your San Fran trip with. Grab your rental car and head here! The drive is beautiful along the water, and the parking is easy on site FREE. There are so many picture opportunities and so much to read , loooove it. The gift shop and museum stores were top notch. They have the Japanese prints going on right now and I recc everyone come if you can to support the arts.

I wish to thank the staff of the Legion Museum for their immediate help this afternoon (11/21/25)--I was with some friends, one of whom suffers a chronic condition, who began to have a seizure--A young woman member of the Museum uniformed security staff, came to our side and helped us get him seated and offered to make calls for ambulance if needed--She brought out a wheelchair which we used to get him oustside and into a taxi to go home--I am sorry I didn't think to get her name, but she was on the floor of the Manet/Molrisot show at about 1:45--The staff at the front desk were also quite helpful--Again, we are grateful for the security and the front desk staff who were on duty today.

A top sight in San Francisco. I have been here many times and today I went for the Tudor exhibit. It's worth seeing if you are interested and get to go this year. The museum has a lot of beautiful art, artifacts and antiques. They have some of the greats like Renoir, Van Gogh, and more. I recommend going early and getting tickets ahead of time online. It's near clement street where they have plenty of restaurants and some of the best dim sum in town.

Excellent experience at the Sandro Botticelli special exhibit at the Legion of Honor. A variety of his work from sketch concepts to his most famous paintings. Curated gallery reflects the Botticelli journey from a student, to becoming a reclaimed artist, inspiring for any young artist to see the progression in his works of art. When you purchase special exhibit tickets it also includes general admission, you can browse around the many well curated galleries before or after. Tips: sfhsa.org/san-francisco-museums-all = Free and reduced admission for general admission to local San Francisco Museums if you qualify, show your show your EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of SF residence. Buy special event tickets online through the famsf.org website to secure tickets ahead of time for limited-time events because they sell out quickly. Crowds are smaller if you go during the week later in the day. Ride share or public transportation recommended. Parking is tricky.

Stopped by on 12/31/23 for the first time!!! My sister came here before and recommend my parents and I to tour around this museum! This place is a true gem in the heart of San Francisco. Several parking spaces for free and general admission is $20 for adults, however there's a few neat discounts for veterans, students, etc. There is only 1 cafe inside and also a gift shop. Make sure to charge up your phone to the max because you will eventually take a bunch of pictures. Extremely scenic views and the amazing art pieces inside is tremendously wonderful to view in person. Overall 5/5!

If this museum is not on your bucket list, you are missing out! There are so many beautiful art pieces and historical furnitures and sculptures that need to be admired. I added few of my top favorite to my review but there are many that you have to go in person and check out. Parking is free and nearby and tickets are cheap.

We went to the Mary Cassatt exhibit. I'm a relocated native San Franciscan now in Sonoma County. I haven't been to the museum in years so it was nice to see the rest of the exhibits. A beautiful revisit. I recommend checking it out. Enjoy!

Talk about a buildup. And a letdown. The exterior of the Legion of Honor definitely isn't my thing, but it can be impressive as far as not-my-thing things go. It's showy and austere and intimidating and old-world European. And the views. The views are so ridiculously good, it's ridiculous (and good). At a certain time of day, the Marin mountains in the background have a purple-majesty thing going on. They honestly look like the backdrop of a high-school play, at times, like they're not really there. But they are! And so are you! The art? The art. Hmph. Some of it is good, but a lot of it is boring. There's way too much marble everywhere, and the space is used very poorly. There are even beautiful views of outside from the halls of the museum, but sadly, those glass doors are emergency-only exits, so you can't even really admire the different views unless you walk all the way around the building from the front, which you'll never do. Trust me; I keep telling myself I'll do it next time, but I never do. It's a three-star museum, but the additional star is for the view.

One of the best art museums in SF Hands down. Lots of French art and make sure to go on Saturdays to hear the organ being played at 16:00!

WHEN: Sat @10:30am PARKING: I feel like no matter what time of the day, there is free parking. I always manage to find parking right in front. One reason why I come here is because it feels away from the city. It's on top of the hill with a gorgeous view of the Golden Gate Bridge. The Museum itself of course is a place I can never get tired of, and the often have special exhibits. They do free coat checks downstairs, where the cafe to eat is at. Sadly the outdoor seating is not open. Getting a membership ($119) is so worth it, especially when you do special exhibits. Going twice with a guest pays for itself, and the membership includes the DeYoung Museum membership too! Love it here! It's always east and enjoyable adding this to my itinerary.

My mother gifted the honey and I reciprocal NARM and WR memberships over the holiday season and this last weekend was the first time we used them. After dropping by the Walt Disney Family Museum we walked over to the Legion of Honor, which was a gorgeous walk. For those who are curious about the NARM membership, for Legion of Honor, you actually only need one membership as you can bring a guest. This was my first visit and I was surprised how much smaller it was than I expected (having been to De Young several times). Legion is two floors, with the top floor being a little too spread out, and the bottom floor being a little more thoughtful and open. The main draw upstairs were the Rodin sculptures and the main draw downstairs seemed to be the porcelain room. In my opinion the porcelain room at Seattle Art is larger and more evocative in both design and lighting, however the adorable decorative touches on the porcelain at Legion were a bit more whimsical. I also adored the lavender color used for the pedestals as I love seeing space designed in a way that works with the art itself. At the end of the day, unless you're a Rodin fan, you could probably spend 45 minutes walking through and call it a day. All in all I'd say about a 3.8 dependent on what collections they currently have and I'd definitely try and get in under NARM versus buying a membership directly.

I came on saturday for their free admissions for Bay Area residents. You must book your tickets prior to arriving to the museum for their free admission days. I booked 2 days prior as a FYI. I feel like they do cap it off if there is too many people which is way they ask you to book it online prior to going. When I arrived around 11:45am, parking was not terribly hard to find on the side of the museum. Be mindful that we are in the city, make sure your belongings are out of sight for those that are looking for no good. At the entrance, I showed the people at the front desk the QR codes. She then scanned them and gave us 2 stickers to place on our shirts and we were on our way. I spent about 2 hours in the museum. There were plenty of rooms even without going into the extra exhibits that required a different paid ticket. I had not been to the Legion of Honor since Kindergarten so I honestly did not remember anything there. There were a mix of sculptures, paintings and figurines. I would definitely recommend coming here for a fun filled day at the museum. It's definitely something to do and it seems like a lot of people utilize the free admission days since there were a good amount of people inside. What's also great is how close you are to sutro baths (small hike) or land's ends so you can round off your day at the museum with a little bit of nature :)

Refined and full of monumental, historical pieces! Much adorned! I wish there's more of this around the city. They just don't make masterpieces these days around the city. Being here, takes me to Europe.

Beautiful building in the sweeping Sutro Park area near Golden Gate Park and Ocean Beach; very well set up and staffed. Went to see and class journal the Mary Cassatt exhibit, lovingly set up and brief.