Legion of Honor

Legion of Honor

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The Legion of Honor, formerly known as the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, is a part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

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Jul 12, 2023
Beautiful both inside AND outside... with the latter being quite scenic! Great little collections of art here, would revisit. Full review by Princes5xo
Apr 27, 2023
After I settled into my accommodation nearby, I took the bus up here late in the afternoon, just to admire the view. I've visited the art museum severe times and enjoy the space, but the grounds are… Full review by Kittygal
Jan 9, 2023
The building itself is a hot-spot. Additionally to the art exhibition, take some time to enjoy the surroundings. Full review by jjTV84
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Decorative Arts, Sculpture, and Paintings
An impressive Neoclassical Beaux-Arts building in an amazing setting, the California Palace of the Legion of Honor is San Francisco's most e…
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Works From the 13th to the 20th Centuries
Unlike some of the other museums on this list, the structure that houses this museum is as beautiful as the artwork within. The extensive …
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Devoted to Ancient and European Art
This grand Beaux-Arts building is a feat of architecture in itself, clad in white limestone, marble, and gleaming chevron wood. Devote…
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An Impressive Replica of the 18th-Century Pa…
Near the Golden Gate Bridge lies San Francisco's Legion of Honor museum, which displays a wide variety of paintings, drawings…
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A Stunning Art Collection
Reaching into the vast annals of millennia past, San Francisco's prestigious Legion of Honor regales with a stunning art collection that spa…
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Beautiful and Regal
One of the Fine Art Musuems of San Francisco, the museum displays a collection of European and Egyption across 6000 years of history. Be…
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Architect:George Applegarth
Established:1924

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What is the best way to get there from Union Square without renting your own vehicle?
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Take a shared ride service. However, be aware that Lyft's system places the dropoff and pickup places at the back of the building, not at the front entrance. Have them drop you off …
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Take a shared ride service. However, be aware that Lyft's system places the dropoff and pickup places at the back of the building, not at the front entrance. Have them drop you off at the front, otherwise you'll be walking around a rather large building.
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What is the average time it takes walk through?
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I think that you can see the high lights of the museum in under 2 hours
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Saw some beautiful pictures of the outside, including a lawn and fountain and statue and all - do you have to buy a ticket to …
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Saw some beautiful pictures of the outside, including a lawn and fountain and statue and all - do you have to buy a ticket to walk the outside section of the museum?
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You can walk around the outside without buying a ticket. Exhibitions inside require a ticket
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Are there any free entrance day?
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First Tuesday of each month.
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