Legion of Honor

Legion of Honor is a spectacular attraction and is the sister museum to the de Young Museum. My favorite exhibitions are of the European Masters, including Dutch, Flemish, British, and French. It’s a museum that will leave you in admiration of great artistic talent.

The details, colors, lighting, and the themes are always beyond my expectations. The museum personifies the works of Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Rubens, Degas, Monet, and Manet just to name a few of the 800 masterpieces on display.

They have a robust collection of Rodin and other sculptures such as “Columbus as a Boy”. The art includes all the classic styles such as Renaissance, Impressionists, Rococo, and Baroque. Over 4,000 years of art, all in one museum.

Then there is the ancient art of Egypt, Greece, Aegean Islands, Rome, Mesopotamia, and the Assyrians. Reservations are recommended. You need to scroll down and hunt for the General Admission tab.

There are some special exhibits that cost extra, however the general admission will unquestionably satisfy your art history pallet. Closed on Mondays. Give yourself 2-3 hours. The First Tuesday of every month is free. $15 adults, $10 seniors, $6 student, and under 17 are free.

Few people know that a ticket to the de Young Museum or the Legion of Honor can be used for both on the same day, which means you must get to the de Young Museum right when it opens and finish your day at the Legion of Honor, about 15 minutes away. 100, 34th Avenue.