De Young Museum

Set behind a striking copper facade designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron, the De Young Museum is home to one of the most important art collections in the United States. Established in 1895, the museum’s sleek contemporary spaces reveal a collection of almost 27,000 objects related to American, African and Oceanic Art. Explore the Native American and Spanish Colonial collections before immersing yourself in Impressionism, Modernism, Pop Art and much more. Offering rich insight into America’s history of art, the museum features an extensive collection of art works, costumes, decorative art objects and sculptures. Make sure to visit the panoramic observation deck in the museum’s iconic tower.