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Ferry Building Marketplace vs de Young Museum

Both are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, de Young Museum scores slightly better than Ferry Building Marketplace. de Young Museum ranks #6 in San Francisco with recommendations from 13 reviewers such as goop, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.

Ferry Building Marketplace
Ferry Building Marketplace
8 / 10
One Ferry Building, The Embarcadero at Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The jewel of the Embarcadero, erected in 1896, is topped by a 230-foot clock tower modeled after the campanile of the cathedral in Seville, Spain." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hedonism is alive and well at this transit hub turned gourmet emporium, where foodies happily miss their ferries slurping local oysters and bubbly." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A hugely successful renovation, completed in 2003, has brought this long-neglected landmark back into the spotlight as an airy gourmet retail and restaurant complex." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Come to the iconic Ferry Building Farmers Market every Saturday to try produce and some of the city's most delicious prepared foods." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Even if you miss the famed farmers’ market held here every Saturday, there are plenty of other reasons to swing by the beautifully refurbished 1898 Ferry Building." Full review
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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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