de Young MuseumvsSan Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Both are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) scores slightly better than de Young Museum. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) comes in at 96 with positive reviews from 11 sources including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
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50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Fodor's "The building almost overshadows the de Young's respected collection of American, African, and Oceanic art." Full review
Concierge "The permanent collection comprises American, African, Oceanic, American Indian, New Guinea, Maori, and Filipino art and includes some notable works by Frida Kahlo."
Travel + Leisure "The aggressively 21st-century recycled-copper-clad building looms in the park like an avant-garde aircraft carrier with a crazily torqued tower." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The beauty of the Beaux Arts-style Legion of Honor is matched only by the incredible views afforded by its hilltop, ocean-side setting...the focus is on ancient and European art here." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Comprises American, African, Oceanic, American Indian, New Guinea, Maori, and Filipino art and includes some notable works by Frida Kahlo." Full review
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The museum stays open late for its "Friday Nights at the de Young" program
Travel + Leisure "The de Young is one of the most renowned museums in San Francisco, and it attracts big names in historic and modern art for its ongoing exhibitions." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A total of 950,000 pounds of copper was used to sheath the building and over the course of the next decade it will fade from bright copper to cinammon." Full review
Afar Magazine "The de Young Museum, with its perforated copper facade and spiraling tower in the center of Golden Gate Park, is as dramatic outside as it is inside." Full review
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Make sure to visit the observation deck at the top of the tower.
goop "The de Young Museum is San Francisco’s encyclopedic public cultural offering—with a significant collection of Asian Art and celebrated holdings in sculpture, painting, and works on paper." Full review
National Geographic "With controversial architectural design; extensive collections include American, African, and Pacific Islander art. " Full review
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Tip: Use your ticket for free same-day admission to Legion of Honor, another of city's top museums.
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151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Concierge "This architecturally arresting black, gray, and white museum... has five floors of 20th-century art, including works by Matisse, Pollock, Georgia O'Keeffe, Diego Rivera, and Ansel Adams."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) was destined from its start in 1935 to become an eclectic, unconventional museum." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has been the premier West Coast spot for modern art since 1935, with over 27,000 works from Modernists and contemporary artists." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Currently under construction until 2016... the museum's collection is on display in galleries and museums throughout the Bay Area." Full review
Not For Tourists "Mario Botta-designed modern art museum. Check out the new rooftop sculpture garden."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"San Francisco's premier showcase for modern art is housed in a delightful building." Full review
Afar Magazine "In addition to the main exhibition, the museum always displays supplementary art and photography exhibitions, which are almost always amazing. " Full review
Where "After a three-year hiatus, SFMOMA has unveiled a Snøhetta-led expansion that makes it the largest modern art space in the nation." Full review
Time Out "More than 30,000 internationally acclaimed paintings, sculptures and performance art pieces from contemporary and modern artists." Full review
Fodor's "One of the largest modern art museums in the country and the revitalized anchor of the Yerba Buena arts district...the museum displays only a portion of its more than 33,000-work collection " Full review
