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Legion of Honor

ArchitectureArtArchaeologyClosed · Opens 9:30amFrom $25Muni 18 - Legion of Honor (stops at the entrance)

Opened on Armistice Day 1924 as a gift of Alma de Bretteville Spreckels and a memorial to Californians killed in World War I, the Legion of Honor is a neoclassical palace modeled on the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur in Paris, set high in Lincoln Park above the Golden Gate. Rodin's The Thinker greets visitors in the Court of Honor, and inside are more than 800 European paintings from the Middle Ages to Monet, one of the finest Rodin collections anywhere, ancient Mediterranean art and the Achenbach Foundation's 90,000 works on paper. It is run by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco alongside the de Young in Golden Gate Park.

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Getting there

100 34th Avenue (at Clement Street), Lincoln Park, San Francisco, CA 94121

Nearest station: Muni 18 - Legion of Honor (stops at the entrance), Muni 38 Geary - 33rd Ave & Clement St (about 10 min walk), Muni 1 California - 33rd Ave & Geary Blvd (about 10 min walk)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue09:30–17:15
Wed09:30–17:15
Thu09:30–17:15
FriToday09:30–17:15
Sat09:30–17:15
Sun09:30–17:15

Admission

From $25

Seniors (65+) $22; students with ID $10; youth 17 and under and members free. Free general admission (permanent collection) on Saturdays for Bay Area residents. Muni riders save $3 on adult admission.

Nearby

de Young Museum

Design38 min walk

California Academy of Sciences

Natural History41 min walk

The Walt Disney Family Museum

Art50 min walk

GLBT Historical Society Museum

Local History76 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Legion of Honor cost?
Standard adult admission to Legion of Honor is $25. Seniors (65+) $22; students with ID $10; youth 17 and under and members free. Free general admission (permanent collection) on Saturdays for Bay Area residents. Muni riders save $3 on adult admission.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Legion of Honor?
Legion of Honor is open Tuesday-Sunday 9:30am-5:15pm; closed Mondays. Closed Presidents' Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day (12 Oct 2026), Thanksgiving (26 Nov 2026) and Christmas Day. Galleries 15-19, including the Impressionists, are closed for maintenance through 11 Sep 2026. Advance reservations encouraged.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Legion of Honor?
Legion of Honor is located at 100 34th Avenue (at Clement Street), Lincoln Park, San Francisco, CA 94121, in the Lincoln Park, Outer Richmond area of San Francisco. The nearest stations are Muni 18 - Legion of Honor (stops at the entrance), Muni 38 Geary - 33rd Ave & Clement St (about 10 min walk), Muni 1 California - 33rd Ave & Geary Blvd (about 10 min walk).
What can I see at Legion of Honor?
Clifftop Beaux-Arts palace above the Golden Gate, with Rodin's Thinker, European old masters and ancient art. Current highlights include Azzedine Alaïa: Sculpting Fashion, Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, Eternal Paris: Photographing the City of Light.
Do I need to book Legion of Honor in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Legion of Honor?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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