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Conservatory of Flowers vs de Young Museum

Both are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, de Young Museum scores significantly higher than Conservatory of Flowers. de Young Museum ranks #5 in San Francisco with accolades from 10 publications including Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and goop.

Conservatory of Flowers
Conservatory of Flowers
8 / 10
John F. Kennedy Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Whatever you do, be sure to at least drive by the Conservatory of Flowers—it's too darn pretty to miss." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"This recently restored 1878 Victorian greenhouse is home to outer-space orchids, contemplative floating lilies and creepy carnivorous plants that reek of insect belches." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Conservatory of Flowers in the Golden Gate Park is beautiful in itself: The manicured lawns and gardens surround this wooden Victorian conservatory that is one of the oldest in the world." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Outside, manicured lawns and rose gardens surround the stately white-and-glass building, while inside all that glass helps to preserve a multitude of climate zones." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Temple of photosynthesis."
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de Young Museum
de Young Museum
8 / 10
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The building almost overshadows the de Young's respected collection of American, African, and Oceanic art." Full review
Concierge 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 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 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 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
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