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de Young MuseumvsOakland Museum of California
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, de Young Museum ranks slightly better than Oakland Museum of California. de Young Museum has a TripExpert Score of 92 with approval from 13 reviews like Time Out, Lonely Planet and Concierge.
de Young Museum
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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.
Oakland Museum of California
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1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94607
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Frommer's "The Oakland Museum of California incorporates just about everything you'd want to know about the state and its people, history, culture, geology, art, environment, and ecology." Full review
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Forty-five-minute guided tours leave from the gallery information desks on request or by appointment.
Fodor's "You can travel through myriad ecosystems in the Gallery of California Natural Sciences, from the sand dunes of the Pacific to the coyotes and brush of the Nevada border." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Oakland Museum of California is a must-see. Relevant, fascinating exhibits have included knockout Yosemite photography and interactive Great Quake rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This collection of galleries, terraces, and gardens (collaboratively created in 1969 by architect Kevin Roche and landscape artist Dan Kiley) explores California art, social and natural history." Full review
Not For Tourists "History, art, and natural sciences of California."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A city showpiece, this 7.7-acre cultural complex celebrates California's natural and human history and its art. " Full review
On the Grid "The Oakland Museum hosts collections and programs that combine art, history and the natural sciences to explore Oakland’s and California’s identities." Full review
Where "The OMCA brings together collections of art, history and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people." Full review
