Until 6 Dec
Contemporary Painting in Papua New Guinea: Mathias Kauage and His Family
de Young Museum · San Francisco
March 15, 2024 – December 6, 2026
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Mark Miller / Wikimedia Commons
San Francisco, United States10 on view3 upcoming
de Young Museum
Planning your visit
$25 adult admission
Permanent collection free daily from 4:30pm, free Saturdays for residents of nine Bay Area counties, and free on the first Tuesday of each month.
Timed entry recommended — slots sell out at peak times.
Special exhibitions require a separate ticket.
Special exhibitions are ticketed separately, and full price still applies on free days.
Where to stay
Last verified August 18, 2026
On view now
Until 31 Aug 2028
Arts of Indigenous America
de Young Museum · San Francisco
August 26, 2025 – August 31, 2028
Until 6 Dec
Rooted in Place: California Native Art
de Young Museum · San Francisco
August 26, 2025 – December 6, 2026
Until 7 Feb 2027
Rose B. Simpson
LEXICON
de Young Museum · San Francisco
August 30, 2025 – February 7, 2027
Until 14 May 2028
Nengi Omuku
The Gathering
de Young Museum · San Francisco
June 27, 2026 – May 14, 2028
Until 25 Jul 2027
Miró: Proof Against All
de Young Museum · San Francisco
July 25, 2026 – July 25, 2027
Until 31 Jan 2027Touring
Treasures of the Pharaohs
de Young Museum · San Francisco
August 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027
Until 11 Apr 2027
Superficial Matters: Artists from the Svane Gift and Beyond
de Young Museum · San Francisco
August 15, 2026 – April 11, 2027
Until 14 Feb 2027
A Gallery of Their Own: Women Artists from the Carr and Goldblum Gift
de Young Museum · San Francisco
August 15, 2026 – February 14, 2027
Until 4 Apr 2027
Eternal Paris: Photographing the City of Light
de Young Museum · San Francisco
September 5, 2026 – April 4, 2027
Upcoming
Opens 21 Nov
Azzedine Alaïa: Sculpting Fashion
de Young Museum · San Francisco
November 21, 2026 – April 11, 2027
Opens 10 Apr 2027
Made in San Francisco
de Young Museum · San Francisco
April 10 – October 24, 2027
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Before you go
Visiting de Young Museum — common questions
What exhibitions are on at de Young Museum right now?
10 special exhibitions are on at de Young Museum right now: Contemporary Painting in Papua New Guinea: Mathias Kauage and His Family (until December 6, 2026), Rooted in Place: California Native Art (until December 6, 2026), Treasures of the Pharaohs (until January 31, 2027) and Rose B. Simpson (until February 7, 2027) — plus 6 more currently on view. 3 further shows are already announced, starting with Azzedine Alaïa: Sculpting Fashion on November 21, 2026.
How much is admission to de Young Museum?
Adult admission to de Young Museum is $25.
Is de Young Museum free?
de Young Museum charges general admission, but there are free options. Permanent collection free daily from 4:30pm, free Saturdays for residents of nine Bay Area counties, and free on the first Tuesday of each month.
Do I need to book de Young Museum tickets in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended at de Young Museum; timed slots sell out at peak times.
Are special exhibitions included in de Young Museum admission?
Special exhibitions require a separate ticket. Special exhibitions are ticketed separately, and full price still applies on free days.
What time does de Young Museum open?
de Young Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 09:30–17:15. Closed Monday. Also closed Presidents' Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
