Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket
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Is Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket worth booking?
Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket is a 2-hour experience in San Francisco, United States, from $11 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 90 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (90)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $11 per person
Perched on the headlands above the Golden Gate Bridge is the California Palace of the Legion of Honor. This unique art museum is one of San Francisco’s greatest treasures, and its spectacular setting is made even more dr
What you get
About this experience
Perched on the headlands above the Golden Gate Bridge is the California Palace of the Legion of Honor. This unique art museum is one of San Francisco’s greatest treasures, and its spectacular setting is made even more dramatic by the impressive French neoclassical building. Explore an extensive collection of European paintings and sculptures, ancient Mediterranean art and the largest collection of works on paper in the American West, and upgrade to enjoy the audio tour or gain entrance to the fascinating Special Exhibits. You can also enter the Young Museum with this ticket at no extra cost!
What's included
Included
- Admission to Legion of Honor
- Same day admission to the de Young Museum
Not included
- Special exhibitions or audio tours (unless selected at time of booking)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What you'll see and do
Legion of Honor
With your admission ticket in hand, head to the California Palace of the Legion of Honor (known informally as the Legion of Honor), located in Lincoln Park overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, where the Pacific spills into San Francisco Bay. A gift of Alma de Bretteville Spreckels to the city of San Francisco in the early 1900s, this stunning building is a replica of the Palais de la Légion d’Honneur along the Seine in Paris, and its epic location makes this hidden gem one of the city’s greatest treasures. Explore the museum’s extensive collection of more than 124,000 works of art, including European paintings, sculptures and decorative arts; ancient art from the Mediterranean basin; and the largest collection of works on paper in the American West. The permanent collection reflects a history of patronage by its founders, whose focus was 18th- and 19th-century French art. Don’t miss one of the 28 original casts of Rodin's The Thinker statue and the must-see Salon Doré of the Hôtel de la Trémoille exhibit, reopening in the fall of 2013. This is one of the finest examples of French neoclassical interior architecture in the world. Be sure to bring your camera, because after your time at the museum, you can walk a bit down the road for incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands in the distance. Upgrade: Audio Tour or Special Exhibits Upgrade to include the audio tour at the Legion of Honor for a more in-depth experience, or enjoy entrance to its fascinating Special Exhibits.
Admission included
de Young Museum
This ticket also allows you free same-day General Admission to the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Legion of Honor
100 34th Ave, Lincoln Park, San Francisco, California, 94121, United States
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Legion of Honor · 100 34th Ave, Lincoln Park, San Francisco, California, 94121, United States
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Standard-size backpacks and strollers allowed. Bags larger than 8"h x 8"w x 5"d must be carried by hand. Other items may be required to check. Some exhibitions have restricted stroller access
- Wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs may be borrowed from the Information Desks on a first-come, first–served basis.
- City ordinance prohibits smoking in the museum or the park
- Please silence cell phones and pagers while in the galleries
- Still photography is permitted in the permanent galleries, however video, tripods and flash photography are prohibited
- Sketching is permitted for individuals with pencils on a small (9” x 12” or smaller) hand-held pad in the permanent collection only
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 90 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
90 verified traveler reviews for Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick but nice museum
Stopped here for a break while doing a long hike in presidio. Cool art museum with some nice pieces. The architecture of the building itself was beautiful. Spent a little less than hour for 25 is okay but should be a tad cheaper. Also they have a cafe in the basement which is a total ripoff.
via Tripadvisor
Very nice museum.
Beautiful building, clean, beautiful works. Seemed like there weren’t as many exhibits as I expected.
via Viator
Don't Just Be a Thinker about Going - Go!
Don't Just Be a Thinker about Going - Go! Rodin's famous statue of "The Thinker" greets you in the center of the outdoor courtyard as you approach the museum entrance. What a grand spectacle. Plus, there are some really soaring views of the golf course and Golden Gate Bridge to the west. The entrance leading up to the museum with the arms of white columns, plus an IM Pei-looking glass pyramid behind "The Thinker" - a small echo to the glass pyramid at the Louvre, all offer you a whole lot of beauty to behold before even entering the museum. Inside, we walked through the permanent collections, which would be worth several visits in and of themselves, and then we headed downstairs for the temporary Wayne Thiebaud exhibit for a free, docent-led tour. The docent provided us with excellent context for the paintings, so we did not feel the need to thread back through the gallery using the QR codes for more information. It is good to know that the information is available, of course. Asks at the front desk when the free tours are on the day you visit. They are first come, first served. As with any fine museum such as this one, the marble floors are tough on the legs, and there's a lot of standing and walking involved in a museum visit. Each gallery has a bench or benches in the center, but you can't read any of the signage from the center of a room. So, this writer advises that you wear your most cushioned socks and shoes, so that you can focus on absorbing all of the beauty, as well as walk around the exterior of the museum, either before or after your visit. Top tip: the curved marble interior staircases are beautiful, but we knew where to find the hidden elevator - it's by the men's room. I'm being cute - it's not really hidden, just not obvious. I am so glad we went here.
via Tripadvisor
Interesting Exhibits, Building, Great Views
Fascinating. I saw the Monet and Morissot exhibit as well as some of the other exhibits. The staff was great. The views were magnificent.
via Tripadvisor
Exceptional temporary exhibits
The legion of honor hosts a rotation of temporary exhibits. The early 2026 exhibit was the floral arrangement showcase. Now, if you’ve never been - parking is extremely challenging. The location is really amazing and just walking around the promises will give you incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge. But parking…get early tickets, get a Lyft, or be willing to walk uphill quite far.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- Price range
- $11 to $25
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 31
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Francisco.
How much does Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket cost?
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Prices start at $11 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Francisco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in San Francisco is not rushed.
Is Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 90 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in San Francisco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket?
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Around 31 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in San Francisco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in San Francisco and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central San Francisco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in San Francisco?
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San Francisco packs Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Napa and the bay into day-trip range, which makes booking order matter more than anywhere else in the US. Alcatraz sells out weeks ahead, wine-country vans fill on weekends, and the best food walks in the Mission and Chinatown cap at a dozen people. Our ranking favours small groups and guides who live in the neighbourhood they walk. On Outty we rank every San Francisco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz, Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
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September and October, the city's real summer, once the fog season breaks. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in San Francisco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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