Visit de Young Museum in San Francisco

The de Young Museum in San Francisco was founded in 1895, and since then has represented cultural and artistic evolution through time. The goal of the de Young Museum is to inspire all visitors with artifacts and collections of artwork and cultural exhibits with a sense of wonder and understanding of the past; the future is best founded upon a clear understanding of the past, and the de Young Museum certainly provides an excellent history of many past events.

About the de Young Museum in San Francisco

The de Young Museum began as the Fine Arts Building in the golden State Park in 1894. Constructed with a pseudo- Egyptian Revival art style in mind, and covered in images of Hathor, the cow goddess, the museum focused on showcasing American Artwork and exotic artifacts. The museum survived many earthquakes over the years, and expanded and relocated to feature many exhibits focusing on other cultures.

There are plenty of highlights, exhibits, and collections offered at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. Some of these collections include: American Art, African Art, Art of the Americas, and Oceanic Art. Each of these collections feature collections that focus on each specific area of interest pertaining to that subject, including historical information about each artifact. The de Young Museum in San Francisco also features new exhibitions throughout the years. Many are offered at the museum. One of these exhibits is the Weapons of Mass Seduction: the Art of Propaganda exhibit, which covers the evolution of propaganda and its effectiveness throughout history. This specific exhibit is available until October 7th, 2018, but there are many more available. More information on current and upcoming exhibits can be found in the linked terms.

Needless to say, there are plenty of things to do in the de Young Museum. The Museum offers Friday Nights at de Young, which is an after hours event that focuses on a specific subject of interest. Currently, this theme is fashion, as the museum puts focus on the Contemporary Muslim Fashions Exhibit. In addition to this, the de Young Museum in San Francisco also hosts many tours of various exhibits in the museum, making it a wonderful place to visit and explore cultural arts.

Located in Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum in open from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. The museum is located in a gorgeous area near the Botanical Gardens where the staff and public are friendly, making it the ideal place to visit while in San Francisco. If you’re looking for a fantastic place to stay among other San Francisco hotels, look no further than Hotel 32One, which is located near the museum and provides guest amenities and friendly service.

Stay at Hotel 32One

Enjoy your stay at the Hotel 32One while visiting the de Young Museum in San Francisco. Conveniently located within 20-minutes of the hotel. Hotel 32One offers the lowest rates available when you book directly at: www.hotel32one.com.