de Young

3/28/2014

One of the better art museums I've been to with an excellent collection--the main floor of the museum is devoted to the regular collection, with the lower level used for special exhibitions (Georgia O'Keeffe when I visited). The special exhibitions cost a bit more, but if you're a student, it's just $6 to get in to the regular collections.

The place is a little tricky to navigate--it doesn't have a floor plan that particularly "flows"--but there's lots to see and the architecture is truly fascinating.

I'm glad I came here, and I would definitely recommend the experience to art fans.

4/1/2014

de Young is a small version of the Met in NYC. Good permanent collection, a little lacking on the contemporary art (yes, I understand that's not its focus persay). Beautiful exterior and museum, architecturally. Sadly the observatory was closed on the Sunday I visited for a special event. I'm told that the observatory is half the appeal of de Young. Alas, next time! Right across from the Science Center, if you're an art aficionado, de Young should be on your SF to-visit list. General admission (excludes the special exhibits) is $10, if you have a student ID, $6. Easy to access with the Muni.

7/11/2014

You know how we do it. Cmon man art in san francisco thats like saying art and france cmon man. not just good GREAT.
its all Excelent. beutiful venue great art, rich doner familys from SF. what could be better. we love are art and the dey oung is trophy case in wich to display it and a awsome trophy case at that.

2/2/2013 Updated review

It has been almost two years since I have written an update on the deYoung! I went there today because it was first free weekend on Bank of America. However, the general admission does not cover the special exhibitions. I used to be a member, had to give it up because of lack of funds. (Temporary condition for the time being.) I also take advantage of the first free Tuesday of the month as well at the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco aka the deYoung and the Legion of Honor.

The last time I was here at the deYoung was for the "William S. Paley: A Taste of Modernism exhibition and the "Rudolf Nureyev: A Life in Dance." I successfully passed my online modern art history class; much of it was inspired by visiting the Modernism at the deYoung. Much of the art that I read about and was discussed on the forum boards was featured in the exhibition. Much of Picasso's works were featured here at the deYoung; was quite surprised that Mr. Paley (the head of CBS) owned much of Picasso's work, especially the cubism and the synthetic cubism. I was also surprised to see Renoir, Matisse, Cezzane, Gaughin, and Derain, to name so many.

I saw the Rudolf Nureyev exhibition last time I was here; this exhibition was the principal reason I made a return visit today.  I am taking another humanities class and one of the required assignments/elements is to do a write-up of a museum exhibition or a theatrical performance. So I figure, combine the two arts by writing about the exhibitions dedicated to one the premier male ballet dancers who devoted his whole life to the art and craft of ballet as a dancer, choreographer, director, producer, actor, and visionary. He made the role of the male ballet dancer more than just a partner, frame, and accessory to the ballerina. Other than Baryshnikov (who forged his own path), no other male ballet danseur comes to mind who has made the impact that Nureyev has in the world of ballet.

I have had the pleasure of seeing Nureyev dance while he was still alive. Before he was famous in London when I was a sprog, aged ten in one of those full-length ballets. I remember he was very, very funny.  Ballet is supposed to be a very serious craft, and here he was making the audience laugh. I saw him dance with Natalia Makarova in SF; do not recall if it was "Giselle" or "Swan Lake." (I think it was "Giselle.")  And the last time, was as a guest artist with The Royal Ballet of Canada. (Still have the program in my archives.)

I say go see "Rudolf Nureyev: A Life in Dance" before it closes; last day is February 17.

All I know for sure is, there is nobody like Rudolf Nureyev these days who lived to dance and danced as long as he lived. Definitely one of a kind.

Yelp Update #1 for 2013.

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  Pablo Picasso's THE ARCHITECT'S TABLE (1912)

  Pablo Picasso's THE ARCHITECT'S TABLE (1912)
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  Another favourite from the special exhibition: Edouard Manet, Two Roses on a Tablecloth (1882-1883).

  Another favourite from the special exhibition: Edouard Manet, Two Roses on a Tablecloth (1882-1883).
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  My favourite Renoir in this special exhibition, Strawberries (1879-1883).

  My favourite Renoir in this special exhibition, Strawberries (1879-1883).

11/9/2013

I am a member of the de Young so my review will be a little biased, but I love this place. The permanent art collection is cool, and the curators have taken great care to add insightful commentary to the art work. There is an obvious lack of multimedia displays, but the special exhibits more than make up for it.

I was very impressed with the current special exhibit regarding the Italian jeweler Bulgari.

The only thing that does not impress me about the de Young is the architecture. It doesn't excite me as much as Meier's work for The Getty, but if you take a walk around outside, you'll find really awesome things to check out. There is this dome structure near the cafe that has some weird physical properties with sound, for example!

I once went around in a horse mask and started contemplating art. It was pretty fun! The security guards don't really care how you dress as long as you don't try to steal a Rodin (a better place for that would be The Legion...)

But I digress. Wonderful place to marvel at art, and any day at GG Park makes my day!

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  Mammaries.

  Mammaries.
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  ' Am I man or horse?'

  ' Am I man or horse?'
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  Cash money.

  Cash money.

5/3/2014

Hurry if you have not been to Georgia O'Keeffe Exhibition.  The last day, 5/11 (Sun).
Go go, even If you thought (like me) you have already seen a lots of O'Keeffe of dry bones and large flowers. Lake George exhibition will bring you her work in completely different light.  Luminous!

5 star for the Exhibition itself. Minus one is for hard to follow arrangement and loud &  rude security guards on the exhibition floor.

6/17/2014

Went here to see the O'Keefe exhibit and stayed to look around at the other art.  Really enjoyed it.

7/14/2014

Art is always changing with new styles therefore this museum always has new exhibits each season I would visit. So my first visit was when I was majoring in graphic design and I had to come here for a field trip. With a student discount it didn't cost much but I know the price is pretty expensive to get in. Most weekends though it is "free" museum day though de Young will just have it at a discount price rather than have you go in for free.

Each floor of the building has unique art styles from different periods of time. When I went, the bottom floor was mainly modernized art where as you go up higher in the building you'll see much older types of art like pottery and such. If they ever have the Asian Art Exhibit again, I recommend checking it out.

There is a park area in the front to hang out or take a nap or whatever if you don't want to go inside... There is another interesting museum nearby so if you purchase tickets for the art museum you should be able to get into the science museum for cheaper or maybe free.

12/6/2012

My younger daughter and I love to spend mother daughter date at the de Young museum. We never tire of visiting our favorite exhibits.

The most memorable exhibit for the both of us this year? Jean Paul Gautier. It was an additional fee for certain membership levels and day ticket folks, but it was worth it.  

As a native San Franciscan, we do the museum our own way - the way that works for us. We buy an annual membership. We don't worry if we visit enough to cover the really affordable cost because we are happy to support this fine institution.

A membership helps with the one thing I am most organized with.

Time.

We can go for a few hours or go for a whole day and not worry about paying or getting our moneys worth. Membership has its privileges - check them out online!

When we spend the day, we like to pack a lunch. The grounds are stunning and a great place to have a leisurely picnic.

Parking. Ok, the Concourse can be a little overwhelming for a newbie. Just pull in on Fulton Street (if you are coming from 19th Ave like I do) and follow the signs. If there are no spaces, you will have a wait until security lets you in. No worries, just turn your car off and hang out. Once you are allowed in, drive slow and keep driving until you get to the floor of parking that is also the entrance to the museum. It really can't get any easier! You pay at the kiosk before you leave... that's it!

I love the deYoung museum because it is a wonderful contribution to San Francisco but aside from that?

It affords me quality one on one time with my younger daughter indulging in something we both have in common.

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10/25/2014

Best part is the view from the top floor. They had some nice stone drawings from Mexico but the rest of the museum was pretty lack luster. Staff wasn't very friendly or inviting. Even had a staff member refuse to take our picture. If you have the City Pass, go to the Exploratorium instead. If you're in Golden Gate Park, go to the California Academy of Science across the street instead.

1/20/2014

The de Young museum is free the last hour they are open although, you won't have access to the special exhibits. We had just dropped off our bikes rentals nearby and wandered in here to enjoy a little bit of art and culture. It's architecturally a beautiful museum and the exhibits and collections are interesting enough to warrant a proper visit.

10/15/2014

One of the landmarks of Golden gate park this Museum has some really neat exhibits from a lot of periods in time. a good floor plan & decent prices keep it approachable to the public & unique architecture keeps you from walking inside. A nice park sits out front

10/15/2014

Frankly I was disappointed in the de Young Museum. I agree with another reviewer that the featured Modernism exhibition was a waste of time and money. Fewer than 50 pieces hanging unimaginatively on white walls. . . .  
The deYoung describes its American Art Department as a "survey collection". I am unfamiliar with this term but maybe it means a little bit of this and that all hung together - and maybe this explains the lack of cohesiveness I experienced there.

Maybe I'm spoiled because I have recently visited excellent museums like the Yale University Art Galleries or Boston's MFA in addition to other, smaller collections around New England but I found the deYoung lacking in many ways. Not enough breadth in most areas and too many paintings or objects lined up in gallery after gallery without the wonderful sense of time or place or period I've experienced in other galleries around the world.
I did love the one gallery where young students have written poetry to accompany each exhibited piece.

2/8/2014

My astronomy mentor and I visited the De Young museum and decided to go over to the planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences.  We had a great time -- not an empty seat in the house -- but it was fun and we talked astronomy with the planetarium operators until the next showing--even got a tour of the planetarium projector, as well.

We toured the exhibits at de Young -- a somewhat pricey experience -- neither of us realizing that in addition to the price of admission, we had to pay for various exhibits.  We didn't dawdle in the exhibits but saw only a fraction of them.  

The food at de Young is expensive but was okay, particularly being hungry.

12/13/2012

My very first visit to the de Young museum and my bff's mommy took me to see the Jean Paul Gautier exhibit! Woo art and fashion mixed together.

While I loved McQueen's exhibit Savage Beauty infinitely more (Gautier is overly into himself as you can tell just from walking through his exhibit), this was still wonderfully curated. I never knew that Gautier designed the costumes in the movie "The Fifth Element" and I never knew that he was obsessed with BDSM. Wow, just wow. Don't ever let your child see this.

The building itself is interesting. Apparently the architect had it made out of copper so once it turns it will be green and blend in with the beautiful park surrounding it. I like that idea.

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  It's Ruby Rod from The Fifth Element! Jean Paul Gaultier Exhibit

  It's Ruby Rod from The Fifth Element! Jean Paul Gaultier Exhibit
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  Jean Paul Gaultier Exhibit

  Jean Paul Gaultier Exhibit
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  Jean Paul Gaultier Exhibit

  Jean Paul Gaultier Exhibit
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9/30/2012

Interested in fashion?
Introducing:The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk...

Who's Jean Paul Gaultier? only one of the best men designers of the century.  A French  haute couture fashion expertise, who never received formal training as a designer. JPG's exhibit at de Young museum features his artistic clothing design. His visions are creative and one of a kind. Not my flavor, but found interesting for each display. Most of the mannequins have projected eyes that come to life as if they are real. Their lips move and speak in french or either sing. Creepy but its a trip! Want to take a field trip into fashion? highly recommended to visit.

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1/2/2014

The older women at the information desk was rude, membership not very helpful.... I can't wait for SFMOMA to reopen!!!

Nevertheless, the De Young is located in a beautiful area, too bad my experience at the De Young was less than pleasant.

8/26/2014

First off, the museum in general has been great over the two years I've been a member. The permanent collections are very nice and it's a great space that I enjoy visiting.

HOWEVER... The current special exhibitions, Modernism and Native American Line Art are limited snooze-fests with poor attendance as a result.  As a matter of fact, since the Girl with the Pearl Earring and Rembrandt back in 2013, I've become increasingly disappointed with the special exhibitions. The Hockney was too much and nothing else has been all the great. My opinion is shared judging from the relative size of the crowds.

I heard there was a change in the staff, and it was apparently not for the better. I say visit, but be very wary of paying extra for the special exhibits unless you've heard good things about them. Unfortunately, nothing in the works for the next year or so is changing my mind about this. If it weren't that the Legion of Honor was on the same membership, I might ditch it.

6/2/2013 Updated review

I am not sure what to do about the de young....serious overcrowding and small shows make it a less than desirable spot to view art.

DH and I got 9:30 AM tickets for the next-to-the-last day of *Girl with the Pearl Earring*...

The drive and parking were effortless.

The show...we loved all the etchings...especially the one by Breugel...my *best in show* for sure.  The paintings sucked...less than stellar paintings of plutocrats dominated.  I did enjoy a few still lives, and water scenes, but mostly it was ho-hum. The featured piece was interesting, but I did not have a emotional response to the canvas.

By the time we made it to the paintings it was so crowded you could not even get close...and my feet were stepped on a total of 4 times.  I do not enjoy the contact portion of this experience.

I went back to try and visit my personal favorite, and one especially pushy woman announced *she was just tying to see the paintings*...ah, honey.... it was an etching ;-)

I will serious consider other venues in the future.

9/3/2014

I really enjoyed their collection. Lots of artifacts from non European countries (Africa, Asia, Island Pacific). Give this place at least three hours to fully absorb everything. Tour guides are good here as well.

4/1/2014

Rainy day so the place was packed. Also the O'Keefe exhibit was "busy" but bearable since why hurry through such an incredible collection of art. Be sure to watch the film for some background info on Georgia.
Also if you want lunch go early so there is no wait. The food is always good.
Nice that you can take pictures of the permanent collections.

2/17/2014

Stellar museum in every way. The architecture is gorgeous. The art is just beautiful. We were only able to get halfway through the museum in a 3-4 hour period. We did not want to rush through. The view at the top is so fun to see!

My wife and I can't wait to visit again. Very affordable.

1/2/2013

A beautiful new building with a decent American art collection, plus smaller exhibiits from the Americas, Africa, and Oceania.

One of the main draws is the free observation tower, which provides panoramic views of the entire city of San Francisco; on a clear day you can capture the Golden Gate and the downtown skyline in one picture, and Sutro Tower/Twin Peaks in the other.

The other big draw is the special exhibits, which draw some of the finest works from the world's most noteworthy museums. I've been to private tours four times: the two Impressionist and post-Impressionist exhibitions from the Musée d'Orsay, the Masters of Venice exhibition from Vienna, and the Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso event, and I found it a privilege to be up close with these masterpieces in a quiet, uncrowded environment, unlike my previous experiences battling hordes of spectators at these same museums in Paris and Vienna.

If you have a ticket to a special exhibition and it includes access to the regular collection, then it's certainly a half-day well-spent. Even if not, the observation tower is totally free and worth a stop if you happen to be in Golden Gate Park.

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  Outdoor sculpture garden

  Outdoor sculpture garden
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  View from observation tower (free access)

  View from observation tower (free access)
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  View from observation tower (free access)

  View from observation tower (free access)
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12/17/2013

I just noticed I always review the museums restaurants but never the actual museum.
Well, the De Young is a must see. Besides the beautiful structure and famous view from the top tower floor, the museum is huge and includes many specious galleries with variety of art pieces from different times and different art styles. From It's a great place to experience all kinds of art forms. From acrylic painting  through glass works from ancient sculptors to cloths fashion you'll see everything here.
You can always count on the De young to find the latest eclectic world traveling exhibition and bring it in.
A visit at the De young will give you also free  entry to the legion of honor at the same day if you're interested. It's two museums at one price with these two museums. You buy ticket at one of them and free to visit the tiger that same day.
Their gift shop is very nice and has many interesting special items.
They have a free day every first Tuesday if the month I think, you should check their website for the exact day.

6/7/2013

A couple weeks ago, Wifey and I were in the City to see the Dutch Master's exhibit - especially to see "The Girl with the Pearl Earring".    Wow, that was a great display.   We got there pretty late in the day due to other things we had to do in the morning.   Parking was ok.   We parked in the underground lot and had to drive around a bit to find a spot, but that was not so bad.    

It was a short walk to the entrance from the lot.  In fact, the walk takes you through a really nice amphitheater. So that was pretty nice.   Since it was later in the day, there was almost no line for tickets.   After forking over $50 for the both of us, we quickly went down to the display.  

The display was nicely laid out and followed a good order.   The flow of people viewing the exhibit was kept to a reasonable amount.   Overall, they did a good job with the display and managing the crowds.  

My only real compliant was the parking lot.   You are supposed to pay at kiosks before you get to your car.   Well, lots of people know you don't have to because they will take your money at the exit gate.   Of course, that slows everyone else down.   It is not the end of the world, but it is annoying.  

Will I be back?   Sure, the next time they have a nice display I will be there.

8/29/2014

Whether you stumble upon it while exploring Golden Gate Park or if you specifically planned your visit, the de Young Museum is worth a visit. It has a variety of exhibits from modern art to ancient ruines, and I was excited to find within the American oil painting section two pieces by my favorite artist, Winslow Homer. Even on a Saturday it wasn't too crowded and the price is reasonable. Tip: Use your student I.D. to get a discount and definitely take some time to explore the outside of the museum as well.

6/2/2013

I think I like MOMA more. De Young is relatively small and the 'Girl with the Pearl Earring' is still there and the ticket is sold out for a long time and there is a super long ass wait.

The gift shop wasn't even all that either and it's only two floors. The upstairs has more to see and downstairs only two small gallery.

The general admission is $10, but if you show your clipper card it's $8. I didn't pay because it was free museum week for Bank of America card holders.

Definitely wouldn't recommend this, go to the California Academy of Science instead.

5/6/2012

This is for the Gaultier exhibit:

First Sat/Sun of the month for all you BofA debit card holders enter the museum free. You only pay for the exhibits.

We came by specifically for the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit and I found it quite fascinating! Many of his famous pieces from movies, tours and designs worn by celebrities from Madonna (the famous cone bra!), Kylie Minogue, costumes from The Fifth Element and photos of Dave Gahan from Depeche Mode and even Kurt Cobain wearing his work were showcased.

When you enter you see the blue lit wall with several mannequins with projected faces. They almost looked human as they blinked and had changing facial expressions. Amongst all the mannequins there was a French speaking one of Jean Paul wearing his striped shirt that he is known for. These mannequins were my favorite. Coming in second was the "fashion show" of mannequins "walking" down a runway wearing some of his most exquisite pieces. I wanted to reach out to feel and admire the construction of fabrics but I kept reminding myself that I was in a museum.

Whether you have an interest in fashion or not it's definitely worth a visit.

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  Jean Paul Gaultier talking mannequins

  Jean Paul Gaultier talking mannequins
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  Jean Paul Gaultier

  Jean Paul Gaultier

8/9/2014

Great museum, wish I had had more time to explore it. Beautiful architecture outside. We tagged along to a free docent tour of American art. At first, we thought we had missed the tour but it turned out she had left just as we had arrived at the meeting spot. Slight confusion, but we caught up quickly. Didn't have time to see the Modernism exhibit or sculpture garden. Really enjoyed the American ceramic gallery, especially The Lightness of Being sculpture.

7/30/2013

The building structure itself is really neat to look at. I would come and go to the observation tower, cafe, and shop, and not need to head anywhere else.

Luckily, I work at another art museum, so I was able to get in for free. We went over to the cafe, which I thought was wonderful, and something I wish my museum would have at home. Such a lovely view into the gardens and park. Also, a great variety of snacks.

The gift shop has quite a good variety of art books, if that's what you're looking for, otherwise, I wasn't really paying that much attention.

Personally, did not really enjoy their collection, but that's a personal thing. Didn't pay the $10 to see the special exhibition there, was not really into it.

Sadly, what I would've wanted to see, the impressionists, are NOT located at this location, they're at the Legion building, just an FYI, and it looks like its a $10 cost, which I would've done if I had the time.

The best part was the observation tower, how unique and such pretty views!

Nice museum, not really my cup of tea for art.

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  View from the tower

  View from the tower

3/22/2014

I'm am shocked and disappointed in your museum that you would charge so much money for a special exhibition. You completely forget about the working class and poor in this city, that can't make it on free Tuesdays during the work week. Art is for everyone, i know we live in a city full of rich people, but your pricing is absurd. The MET doesn't charge that much, and they are a world renowned museum. I love the DeYoung but i am appalled at your lack of interest in bringing art to the masses, you do a great injustice to everyone by keeping those that may be less fortunate away from some amazing exhibitions. I hope the money is worth it to you, but as an artist that works in this city i am ashamed that a museum like yours is only for the wealthy privileged people in this city, you should be ashamed, but i doubt you have the capacity for that.

5/19/2014

Beware of membership renewal time!

I've received multiple calls from a telemarketing company in MI over the past couple months regarding my membership renewal, despite repeatedly asking them to take me off the list as I have moved to Boston. They are rude and pushy and I am stunned that the museum would use such a horrible telemarketing service. The last caller told me he wouldn't be calling me again, but he couldn't control if others at his company did. Really?? At least it's always the same number so it can be blocked. I called member services at the De Young and spoke to a rep who clearly couldn't be bothered to care. Super classy, De Young.

5/31/2013

Great Exhibits, excellent curators.

The star exhibits are always well put together.  I was very impressed by "The Girl with the Pearl Earing" exhibit and felt like I was transported to Europe for an afternoon.

I remember coming here as a kid and de Young is a ligit Art museum experience.  

Highly recommend for art connoisseurs and am-matures alike.

1/5/2014

My favorite place to take visitors to SF ... and also my favorite place to go for some alone time. The de Young always seems to have interesting exhibits, and I always feel like I learned something every time I go. It also helps that it's set in a beautiful and peaceful area of Golden Gate Park.

Their special exhibits are always eye-opening. Some of the great exhibits I've seen include Chihuly, Yves Saint Laurent, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Diebenkorn. And just today I finally got to see the Bulgari and David Hockney exhibit! I highly recommend the Hockney, although I believe it is closing soon.

The weekend scene can be a little nuts. It makes me miss having a weekday here and there off so I can enjoy these popular tourist attractions to myself. Also, parking can be tough, so I often park in the Concourse garage (but it is expensive!).

5/26/2013

Love love love this museum option in Golden Gate Park. Went recently again to see the Girl with the Pearl Earring and nothing had changed. The museum is nicely tempered (some places can be too cold) and the staff are very helpful.

The exhibit itself was well done and I never leave without going up to the observatory.

I wouldn't buy a membership just yet but it would probably be worth it if you go more than twice a year.

4/20/2014

This museum is OK.  The curatorial staff is pretty good.  The administration is 2nd rate.  Going to the Hockney exhibit was about as seamless as waiting for a Hong Kong ferry: utter chaos.  

We twice tried to purchase a membership for a friend online and were stymied by some random message about the login already existing  - even though we hadn't logged in.  It also was talking about reservations and will call - nothing to do with a new membership. Very frustrating.

Anyway, the exhibits can be pretty OK (Hockney was better than OK)  but management needs to up its game.  At this point, it's a very backwater operation.

9/26/2013

I think I miss more exhibits here than I catch. A  great facility but even if I did live in SF it's far enough away from everything to be convenient. Though now with the MOMA down for renovations, there's not a lot of choice. Someone bring the Dutch masters, Impressionists and Post Impressionists back through please! Was the Egyptian exhibit the last thing I saw? shit....I know the architecture went way over budget on this one but the building in itself is a work of art, and so the last show I went to that was closed I sat on the grounds and admired it from afar....

7/17/2014

A star for the observation deck and surrounding areas of the museum and a star for diversity of exhibits but the staff were quite rude.
Don't go in with a bag or backpack either, you'll be harassed during your visit for holding it the wrong way.

5/3/2013

When I was a kid, I loved the Academy of Sciences but the de Young Museum across the way was more boring.  I just couldn't understand why "the young museum" didn't have more kid stuff!

I do remember taking art and theater classes in some back rooms that were off limit to the public but that I could probably still find if the old building still stood.  (FYI, I was the Scarecrow in a product the Wizard of Oz and I flopped around all over the stage.  A histrionic triumph of stupendous, colossal monotude, as Jimmy Durante would say.)

(I will get to saying something about the current museum, I promise!)  I remember the old lovely building with the peaceful turtle pond out front and the old statue in the middle of the pond.  I was happy to find that the pond and the old statue are still present, around to the side of the museum instead of in a courtyard in front.  (Don't know about the turtles.)  

The interior of the museum is just fine and the exhibits they have are excellent.  But I still have a spasm of horror every time I look at the exterior of the new building.  Why would anyone deliberately make something that looks like it's falling apart with rust?  But I love the Andy Goldsworthy art in front, the running crack in the sidewalk that starts at the street and winds its way through the main courtyard, through carefully placed stones, and finally up to the door.  I hope there are kids like I used to be, who walk the length of the crack through every twist and turn.  (Who am I kidding, "used to be," I did just that on my last visit!)

10/19/2014

The de Young museum is my favorite museum in San Francisco, b/c they offer such diversity with their exhibitions and the all-around feel of the museum is super chill. The museum is situated in the beautiful Golden Gate Park, and depending on how you enter the museum, you get to walk past the majestic Japanese Tea Gardens or you get to walk through the idyllic side garden with interesting metal sculptures. Everything about the de Young is amazing. One of my favorite things about the de Young, is the Friday night events! I have gotten to experience everything from Salsa dancing, to drag shows, to Improv shows...always something new and exciting!