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de Young MuseumvsAlcatraz Island
Both are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, de Young Museum is preferred by most reviewers compared to Alcatraz Island. de Young Museum has a TripExpert Score of 92 with praise from 13 sources such as Fodor's, Where and Travel + Leisure.
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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.
Alcatraz Island Concierge Fodor's Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Condé Nast Traveler National Geographic
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Alcatraz Landing, Pier 33, Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Concierge "Enjoy a chilling tour of the jail, closed in 1963, and while strolling the exercise yard, imagine how the dazzling view of San Francisco must have tantalized inmates."
Fodor's "Thousands of visitors come every day to walk in the footsteps of Alcatraz's notorious criminals." Full review
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The audio tour, highly recomended
Travel + Leisure "The island itself has remained more or less the same since the Park Service first opened it to visitors in 1973, but the tours of the world-famous prison have been getting better and better." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The federal maximum-security penitentiary known as the Rock... in 1972, Alcatraz was designated part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area." Full review
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Tours of the ruins have been fascinating visitors ever since.
Condé Nast Traveler Editor's Pick
"Enjoy a chilling tour of the jail, closed in 1963, and while strolling the exercise yard, imagine how the dazzling view of San Francisco must have tantalized inmates." Full review
National Geographic "Home to infamous federal prison (until 1963), first West Coast lighthouse, and wildlife sanctuary; ferries from Fisherman's Wharf; daytime self-guided audio tours and nighttime guided tours." Full review
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Tip: Tours sell out, so buy tickets online in advance. Tel. 1 415 981 7625. www.nps.gov/alca
Where "Once a prison for the most dangerous of criminals, Alcatraz Island now sits sleepily in the San Francisco Bay like a pearl inside an oyster, waiting to share its stories. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Alcatraz is a famous San Francisco attraction, dynamic in its offerings for visitors." Full review
Afar Magazine "Alcatraz—the very name conjures dark images of impregnable prisons, infamous criminals, and daring escape attempts." Full review
