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de Young MuseumvsJapanese Tea Garden
Both are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, de Young Museum ranks significantly better than Japanese Tea Garden. de Young Museum comes in at #5 in San Francisco with recommendations from 10 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's 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.
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Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Fodor's "As you amble through the manicured landscape, past Japanese sculptures and perfect miniature pagodas, and over ponds of carp, you may feel transported to a more peaceful plane." Full review
Lonely Planet "Since 1894, this picturesque 5-acre garden and bonsai grove has blushed with cherry blossoms in spring, turned flaming red with maple leaves in fall, and lost all track of time in the meditative Zen Garden." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States... located in Golden Gate Park, is a wonderful spot to relax while exploring the park." Full review
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Locals get a discount on entry ($5 instead of $7), so be sure to bring your ID.
Afar Magazine "Visit the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco for a calming escape from the hustle and bustle of the city." Full review
Not For Tourists "Peaceful place to ponder."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This tranquil, five-acre garden has been a premier attraction since it was built for the Midwinter Fair of 1894." Full review
Where "Take a slow stroll among bonsai trees and koi fish in the oldest public Japanese garden in the United States." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today. " Full review
Afar Magazine "While Japanese gardens have come to be an expected feature of many botanical parks around the world, the Japanese Tea Garden, which opened in 1894, was the first public tea garden in the United States." Full review
Afar Magazine "After taking in the beauty of the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, save time for tea and a snack at the tea house, located inside the Tea Garden, next to the Gift Shop." Full review
